Let’s talk about Karen E. Laine, the beloved star of HGTV’s "Good Bones." While she’s been an open book about her life on TV, she’s been pretty private about her marriage to Roger Rominger. But now, after the show’s series finale in October 2023, Karen’s sharing some surprising updates about her personal life. Are you ready to dive into the details? Let’s go!
When Did Karen E. Laine Meet and Marry Roger Rominger?
Back in 2015, Karen started sharing photos of Roger on her social media, and fans quickly realized there was something special between them. By 2017, she was calling him her husband in her posts on both Facebook and Instagram. But here’s the thing—Karen and Roger kept most of their relationship under wraps. They didn’t share much about their love story, aside from the occasional picture. That’s just how they rolled. In the following years, especially in 2022 and early 2023, Karen stopped posting photos with Roger altogether. Instead, she started talking about her new home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and all the renovations she was tackling. It was clear something had changed, but what exactly?
Is Karen E. Laine Still Married to Roger Rominger?
Here’s where things get interesting. Fans started wondering if Karen and Roger were still together, and Karen finally revealed the truth. According to court records seen by Closer, the couple filed for legal separation on April 26, 2022. Then, on January 13, 2023, Roger filed a petition to turn their separation into a full-on divorce. There were hearings throughout the year, with another one scheduled for November 27, 2023. So, to answer the question—no, Karen and Roger are no longer married.
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During an episode of the “What’s Up Wilmington” podcast on October 31, 2023, Karen gave us a little insight into what went wrong. It seems like they had different visions for their future. Karen wanted to buy a house in another state, while Roger dreamed of retiring on a sailboat. Can you imagine that? Two completely different ideas of what retirement should look like. But hey, life happens, and people grow in different directions. Karen ended up getting her dream cottage after searching on Zillow, and she’s not ruling out the possibility of starring in her own HGTV spinoff in the future.
Karen also shared her feelings about the end of "Good Bones," which aired its final episode on October 17, 2023. She admitted she’s sad there won’t be a season 9 because she felt like she was finally figuring out the TV game. “Unscripted TV is unique, even for a production company,” Karen explained. “The first year, everyone’s figuring it out. I feel like we were finally getting into a groove, and I really love our production team. HGTV was a great place to land, and I’d love to keep making TV. That would be amazing.”
