For eight unforgettable seasons, Good Bones took HGTV viewers on a journey through the world of home renovation, thanks to the dynamic duo of Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine. But as the curtain fell on the final episode on October 17, 2023, fans couldn't help but wonder what happened to one of the show's beloved cast members, Cory Miller. If you've been following the series, you know Cory was more than just a project manager—he was a key player in every home transformation, and his absence left a noticeable void.
Why Cory Miller Was a Game-Changer on 'Good Bones'
Let’s talk about Cory Miller for a moment. This guy wasn’t just another face on the screen; he was the backbone of many of the renovations you saw on Good Bones. Cory's role as project manager was crucial, ensuring that every detail, from the initial walkthroughs with Mina to the final landscaping touches with Karen, was handled with precision and care. His dedication to the craft was evident in every episode.
As Cory once joked to HGTV, “I do walkthroughs with Mina; floorplan meetings with Mina; demo; projects with MJ; projects with Karen; landscaping with Karen; random cabinet installs requested by Mina—yeah, I do a lot of it.” And he wasn’t kidding! Cory’s work ethic and sense of humor made him a fan favorite, and his presence added a layer of authenticity to the series. Viewers got to know Cory not only through the show but also through Karen’s Instagram, where he often appeared in fun DIY videos.
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What’s Next for Cory Miller After 'Good Bones'?
When Mina announced in August 2023 that Good Bones was coming to an end after its eighth season, fans were left wondering what the future held for Two Chicks and a Hammer and its talented team. In an October 2023 podcast episode, Mina revealed that Cory had already parted ways with the company long before the final season aired. She shared how this change affected the dynamic on set.
“So, while I want to say, ‘Do this, do this, do this, wear this, put this on, put your gloves back on, put your mask back on. What are you doing? Why are you wearing this? Why do you have a dangly earring at demo? That seems dangerous,’ they’re not my employees and they don’t listen to me,” Mina explained with a laugh. It was clear that the absence of a formal employer-employee relationship had shifted the dynamics on set, but Cory remained an integral part of the show’s final season.
With Mina deciding to downsize her team and put her company’s headquarters up for sale or rent, Cory has been busy focusing on his own business, Miller Built LLC. Specializing in new construction and remodels, Cory is proving that he can thrive outside of the Good Bones universe. In a May 2023 Instagram post, Cory reassured fans that despite no longer working for Mina, he was still deeply involved in the show’s final season.
“Everything is great!” Cory wrote. “We still worked heavily on the show together even after we split.” It was a clear message that professional relationships can evolve without losing their collaborative spirit.
The Bittersweet Goodbye Between Mina and Cory
However, in a December 2023 podcast episode, Mina dropped a bombshell, revealing that she and Cory had a falling out, leading them to unfollow each other on Instagram. “So, there’s been enough questions about Cory that I’m going to try to address this in a respectful way again, understanding that I have a platform that he maybe doesn’t have,” Mina explained to her listeners.
Mina admitted that while she has known Cory since he was 11 and has always had a soft spot for him, their relationship had soured. “Cory and I are not on speaking terms. I am positive that there are things he feels like I did to him, and I have known him since he was 11, and I’ve always had a soft spot for him,” she confessed.
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While she didn’t go into specifics about what happened between them, she did mention “a couple of things that happened toward the end.” This revelation came just after Cory hinted at a new project with Karen in his Instagram Stories, leaving fans wondering if the split was entirely mutual.
Mina concluded by saying, “I just kind of wanted to separate that out from my world, and he probably wanted to do the same.” It was a bittersweet ending to a long-standing professional relationship, but as Mina noted, it allowed both parties to move forward and make different choices.
