Trending Now - Hgtv's 'renovation Aloha' Faces Lawsuit Over Burial Filming

WHO:

Deadline - HGTV's "Renovation Aloha" is the subject of the lawsuit.

TMZ - The show is accused of illegally broadcasting human remains.

WHAT:

Deadline - The episode titled "Bones on the Big Island" revealed the discovery of human bones.

TMZ - The show is under scrutiny for featuring ancient human remains, which are considered sacred.

WHERE:

Deadline - The discovery occurred at a property in Hilo, Hawaii.

WHEN:

Deadline - The human bones were discovered in December 2025.

WHY:

Deadline - The bones are considered deeply sacred to the ancestors of the islands and broadcasting them is illegal under Hawaii law, according to the state attorney.

HOW:

Deadline - The footage of the human bones was included in an episode of "Renovation Aloha."

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 19:36 UTC)

HGTV's "Renovation Aloha" is facing a lawsuit for allegedly illegally broadcasting human remains in an episode titled "Bones on the Big Island," which revealed the discovery of human bones at a property in Hilo, Hawaii. The bones, discovered in December 20th25, are considered deeply sacred to the ancestors of the islands, and broadcasting them is illegal under Hawaii law, according to the state attorney. The controversial footage was included in the episode, drawing significant scrutiny and legal action.