The seventh season of Australian reality television series House Rules began airing on 28 April 2019. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules. This is Johanna Griggs final season as host.
Season 7 was confirmed in June 2018 with applications for the seventh season of House Rules open between June and 7 September 2018 on the official Network Seven website. Season 7 was officially confirmed in October 2018, as well with the announcement of new judge, Jamie Durie, who replaces Drew Heath. Production for the series began in November 2018.
This season of House Rules consisted of new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for an ultimate prize of $250,000.
Format changes
Teams – This season includes six teams instead of seven teams like in the previous season. Prize Money – Unlike the previous season, the prize money is already pre-determined. The prize for this season is $250,000. Advantage – When a team has the highest score after a house renovation, they receive an advantage of 5 bonus points and $5000 for the next renovation; however, to get the advantage, they and another team (of their choice) have to reveal a room early, judged by the homeowners. The team with the best room receives the advantage. House Evaluation – After each interior renovation and exterior renovation, a property expert from Century 21 valued each teams houses. They told the team the evaluation of the house before the renovation was complete and then give them a card with the new evaluation, after the completed renovation.
Grand Final – For the first time in House Rules history, three teams will compete against each other in the Grand Final, unlike previous seasons where it had only ever been two teams.
Contestant Teams
Elimination history
Competition Details
Phase 1: Warehouse Apartment
Episode 1 & 2
Airdate — 28 & 29 April
Description — In the first challenge, the teams had three days to renovate a room each in a warehouse apartment (which is above their new home base). The highest scoring team will receive an advantage for the first interior renovation.
Phase 2: Interior Renovation
The six teams traveled around the country to completely renovate each other's home. Every week, one team handed over their house to their opponents for a complete interior transformation. A set of rules from the owners were given to the teams known as the 'House Rules' which needed to be followed to gain high scores from the judges and the homeowner team.
Victoria: Pete & Courtney
Episodes 3 to 6
Airdate — 30 April to 6 May
Description — Teams headed to Pete & Courtney’s home in Ferntree Gully, Victoria for the first renovation. One of the bedrooms belong to their one year old son, Casper Previous winner's advantage: Lisa & Andy — 5 bonus points and $5000 for their next renovation Previous loser's disadvantage: Lisa & Andy — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Notes
* Mikaela & Eliza first received the advantage, however had to compete against another team (Lisa & Andy) in early room reveal. Judged by the homeowners, they chose Lisa & Andy’s room, who received 5 bonus points
South Australia: Lisa & Andy
Episodes 7 to 10
Airdate — 7 to 13 May
Description — Teams headed to Lisa & Andy’s home in Adelaide, South Australia for the second renovation. Previous winner's advantage: Katie & Alex — 5 bonus points and $5000 for their next renovation Previous loser's disadvantage: Shayn & Carly — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Notes
* Katie & Alex first received the advantage, however had to compete against another team (Pete & Courtney) in early room reveal. Judged by the homeowners, they chose Katie & Alex’s room, who received 5 bonus points
Western Australia: Mikaela & Eliza
Episodes 11 to 14
Airdate — 14 to 20 May
Description — Teams headed to Mikaela & Eliza’s home in Yallingup, Western Australia for the third renovation. The home belongs to their mum, Kristen. Previous winner's advantage: Shayn & Carly — 5 bonus points and $5000 for their next renovation Previous loser's disadvantage: Due to a unanimous vote Mikaela & Eliza have to stay in the tent next renovation as they came last in the renovation before their home.
Notes
* Katie & Alex first received the advantage, however had to compete against another team (Shayn & Carly) in early room reveal. Judged by the homeowners, they chose Shayn & Carly’s room, who received 5 bonus points