UPDATE: Check out Reno Rumble kitchen reveals and hear from the home owner’s!
Last weekend, while watching The Block, I saw the advert for Channel Nine’s new show, Reno Rumble. My first thought was, oh God no; surely the world doesn’t need more of this reality TV format. My second thought, after seeing that Nine had convinced old House Rules contestants to take part in the show was, well… that seems a bit unsavoury.
The feud between these two networks has been ongoing for years, and Nine’s securing of former Seven talent left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth, truth be told. Not that this doesn’t happen between networks all the time, of course.
That said, I shall keep an open mind about Reno Rumble, because who knows how this show will pan out. For those of you eager to find out more about it, here’s what the official press release, that came out today from Nine, has to say about it.
The Concept
Each week, contestants will travel across Australia to the home’s of everyday Aussies, renovating and making over not one, but two houses that sit side-by-side. This is where the whole House Rules vs The Block will come into play. Teams will compete to collect a $100,000 winner’s cheque (half going to the winning couple and the other half to the charity of their choice).
The renovated homes will belong to everyday couples who are in dire need of some transformative help. Each home will be judged by interior design experts, who have been briefed by the home owners on the style they want for their reno.
There’s no word yet on who these interior design experts are. Channel Nine, where was my phone call? I don’t imagine it’ll be Neale, Shaynna and Darren, or the press release would have mentioned them. Only time will tell.
The Teams
So, former Block contestants competing are: Josh and Jenna (2011), Kyal and Kara (2014), Michael and Carlene (2014) and Ayden and Jess (this year).
House Rules season one contestants include winners Carly and Leighton, runners-up Michelle and Steve, brothers Nick and Chris and newlyweds Jemma and Ben.
The show will be hosted by Scott Cam and is coming soon. No official date has been locked in as yet, but I imagine it’ll be right after The Block finishes. I’ll keep you posted!
>>> How do you feel about Reno Rumble? A good concept or a step too far? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below. Are you exhausted by all this reno reality TV or can you see yourself getting hooked?
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I never miss your show as it inspires me. you have given me so many ideas. I have an old house at the beach that needs renovating. my house does not have a proper entry nor a entry to the back yard. Keep
up with your good show
Hi my husband and I are in major need of a major Reno done. My story is to long and sad to put on here how do we enter to have our house renovated.
I never know how to find the place to submit my house to be done for something like this. Like people featured on the show I too have my own story that has been a life on struggle street. I’ve never had luck in the way of much but would give my eye tooth to be able to experience the chance. Maybe a competition ran on their sites to have the chance to let them know your story would be a good idea. Good show. I enjoy it. Inspirationall and informativ.
Hi Guys, just wanted to let you all know that I did reach out to Channel 9 to ask about how you can apply to get your house on the show. I’ve not heard back from them on this.
From what I understand, the show is filmed in advance, so homes for season one would have already been selected and taped. Not sure if a season two is happening yet. I imagine it wouldn’t be going into production until next year.
As soon as I know something about it I’ll post on it for you 🙂
Thanks for your patience!
id like to nominate a real deserving single mum she owns her own home with 2 children her bathroom has sat unfinished for nearly 10 years, even though she has all the fixtures shower spa but none of it is operational.. also her kitchen is un finished big gas electric jag cooktop and only the gas hot plates work the oven need a sparky… Dionne suffers from fibromyalgia and is in contant pain and on disability…but still manages to be a amazing mum to her 2 kids..she owns her home and this would change her life..ive known dionne 25 years please could you contact me to explain how i can help change this little families life….kind regards
How the heck do you enter into these shows. we cant find anything on upcoming interest???
How do you put your name down?
Please tell me how to apply for a reno rumble ? I’m in desperate need of help I’m living in a half done house and I’m not getting any help
Would really like to have my house to be a project on this show…how do go about this…live in a little country town …
I love the idea! I would also like to find out how to apply for assistance with renovating my home as my husband is away with the army lots and I have a back injury. My four kids don’t make it much easier either. I have been trying to get renovations done for the last two years but don’t seem to be getting anywhere.
It has not started yet and We have had enough of this crap when will You give it a rest NO MORE THANK YOU