House Rules season 8

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House Rules
Season 8
House Rules High Stakes promotional title card.jpg
Promotional title card for House Rules: High Stakes
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release6 April 2020 (2020-04-06)
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 7

The eighth season of Australian reality television series House Rules , also known as House Rules: High Stakes, began airing on 6 April 2020. [1] The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules . This season was hosted by former judge Jamie Durie and Abbey Way.

Applications for Season 8 opened early in November 2018 and was confirmed in the seventh seasons grand final on the House Rules official network seven website. [2] [3] In July 2019, after seven seasons, Johanna Griggs announced she would not be returning as series host. [4] [5] In September 2019, Wendy Moore announced she would not be returning as series judge. [6]

On 23 October 2019, the series was officially renewed for an eighth season titled "House Rules: High Stakes". For the first time, the season will feature eight teams. The announcement also introduced two new judges: interior designer Kyly Clarke and home builder Saul Myers, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will return as a judge, while Jamie Durie will take over as the new host, joined by new co-host Abbey Gelmi.[7][8]

It was announced in October 2020 that this would be the last season.

This season of House Rules consisted of new teams renovating each other's homes and further challenges for an ultimate prize of $100,000.

Format changes

Interior
renovation
rounds
Winning teamRound prize
1Kimmy & Rhi$10,000
2
3Kayne & Aimee
4Laith & George
5Kimmy & Rhi
6Kayne & Aimee

Contestant teams

TeamAgesHouseRelationshipStatus
1Kimmy & Rhi HarrisBoth 31 Launceston, TAS Twin sistersWinners
2Kayne & Aimee Stanton37 & 26 Cranbourne, VIC Plumber coupleRunners-up
3Laith Abu-Ali & George Batarseh29 & 30 Sydney, NSW Best matesThird place
4Tamara Grant & Rhys Bennett28 & 29 Brisbane, QLD Lawyer & fitness pro (couple)Fourth Place
5Lenore McDermid & Bradley McLennan55 & 31 Greystanes, NSW Mother & sonEliminated (interior renovation)
6Tanya & Dave Dawes38 & 36 Perth, WA Married with childrenEliminated (interior renovation)
7Susan & Anthony Lobriza31 & 27 Berwick, VIC Married cheerleadersEliminated (elimination round 2)
DQCarly & Andrew38 & 46 Brisbane, QLD Married straight shootersWithdrew (elimination round 1)

Elimination history

Teams' progress through the competition
Phase: Elimination Rounds Interior Renovation Grand Final
Round 1Round 2Round Total (out of 60)VICNSWWAQLDNSWTASFinal Total (out of 250)Final Total (out of 30)Final Total Result
TeamScoresScores
Kimmy & Rhi25231st
(48)
41463341461st
(207)
27 Winners
Kayne & Aimee21194th
(40)
43393439432nd
(198)
26 Runners-Up
Laith & George21242nd
(45)
39354140393rd
(194)
25 Third Place
Tamara & Rhys17215th
(38)
40333444404th
(191)
24 Fourth place
Lenore & Bradley22213rd
(43)
39423139385th
(189)
Eliminated
(Episode 27)
Tanya & Dave2634373842356th
(186)
Eliminated
(Episode 27)
Susan & Anthony15196th
(34)
Eliminated
(Episode 6)
Carly & AndrewWithdrew
(Episode 2)

Competition details

Elimination rounds: Gold Coast penthouse

Round 1

  • Episode 1 to 3
  • Airdate — 6 to 8 April
  • Description — In the first of two eliminations challenges, the teams had to renovate a zone in the first half of a 1970s Gold Coast penthouse within 7 days. It was intended that the losing team in this challenge would be eliminated, but due to a team withdrawing from the competition during this round, there will be no elimination after the round is complete, however the highest scoring team will be fast tracked to the interior renovations.
Renovation summary
Round 1
House Rules
Rule 1Create a Miami Beach penthouse
Rule 2Embrace the sexy curves and views
Rule 3Impress with gelato colours
Rule 4Size matters in the kitchen
Rule 5Add luxury and glamour in master suite
TeamZoneScoresRound Total
(out of 30)
Running Total
(Round 1)
KylyLaurenceSaul
Tanya & DaveDining Room & Shower Room98926through to IR
Kimmy & RhiLoungeroom & WIR - His8892525 / 30
Lenore & BradleyPool & WIR - Hers7782222 / 30
Laith & GeorgeEnsuite, Master Retreat & Master Bedroom 1a 7772121 / 30
Kayne & AimeeFamily Room, Hallway & Open Study 1b 65521 (16 + 5)21 / 30
Tamara & RhysKitchen & Pool Lounge5661717 / 30
Susan & AnthonyBar & Entry5641515 / 30
Carly & Andrew 1 Withdrew
Notes
  • ^1 Due to Carly & Andrew withdrawing from the competition, their two rooms had to be given to two teams, one room each, these rooms would now count as pass/fail rooms, if they pass the team receives 5 points, if they fail they receive nothing. The teams are:
    • ^1a Laith & George decided to take on the Master Bedroom. The room was judged as a fail and they did not receive 5 extra points.
    • ^1b Kayne & Aimee decided to take on the Open Study. The room was judged as a pass and they did receive 5 extra points.

Round 2

  • Episode 4 to 6
  • Airdate — 9 to 13 April
  • Description — In the second of two eliminations challenges, the teams had to renovate a zone in The second half of a 1970s Gold Coast Penthouse within 7 days. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round will be eliminated.
    • previous winner's advantage: Tanya & Dave — fast tracked to interior renovation rounds
    • previous runners-up advantage: Kimmy & Rhi — allocating the zones to the teams
Renovation summary
Round 2
House Rules
Rule 1Create a Miami Beach penthouse
Rule 2Embrace the sexy curves and views
Rule 3Impress with gelato colours
Rule 4Entertain upstairs with lavish style
Rule 5Give each bedroom a different identity
TeamZoneScoresRound Total
(out of 30)
Final Total
(Round 1 & 2)
KylyLaurenceSaul
Kimmy & RhiBedroom 3 & WIR878231st (48)
Laith & GeorgeBar, Study Nook & Bathroom 1978242nd (45)
Lenore & BradleyStairs, Hallway & Laundry867213rd (43)
Kayne & AimeePool View Lounge & Bedroom 2676194th (40)
Tamara & RhysBedroom 1 & Bathroom 2786215th (38)
Susan & AnthonyCocktail Lounge & Ensuite676196th (34)
Tanya & DaveThrough to interior renovations

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: Kayne & Aimee

  • Episodes 7 to 9
  • Airdate — 14 to 20 April
  • Description — Teams headed to Kayne & Aimee's home in Cranbourne, Victoria for the first renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally.
Renovation 1
Cranbourne, Victoria
House Rules
Rule 1Create a light-filled modern, eco ranch
Rule 2Embrace texture, up cycling and wood
Rule 3Be soft and subtle with colours
Rule 4Think inside out with the bathroom
Rule 5Bring relaxation and the rainforest into our master
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Running Total
(Reno 1)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Kimmy & RhiEntry, Dining Room & Ensuite898884141 / 50
Tamara & RhysBathroom & Study1087784040 / 50
Laith & GeorgeMaster Bedroom & Laundry987783939 / 50
Lenore & BradleyKitchen & Bedroom 2977883939 / 50
Tanya & DaveLoungeroom, WIR & Entry Hall876673434 / 50
Kayne & Aimee

New South Wales: Laith & George

  • Episodes 10 to 12
  • Airdate — 21 to 27 April
  • Description — Teams headed to Laith & George's home in Sydney, New South Wales for the second renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally.
    • previous winner's advantage: Kimmy & Rhi — allocating the zones to the teams
    • Previous loser's disadvantage: Tanya & Dave — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 2
Sydney, New South Wales
House Rules
Rule 1Create a suave & sophisticated masculine home
Rule 2Style with deep, heritage colours
Rule 3We'll be looking for the finer details and quality craftsmanship
Rule 4Give us a VIP lounge fit for gentlemen...like us
Rule 5Open up, for family gatherings
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Running Total
(Reno 1 & 2)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Kimmy & RhiKitchen & VIP Lounge1099994687 / 100
Kayne & AimeeBathroom, Dining Room & Guest Bedroom998984343 / 50
Lenore & BradleyLiving Room, George's Study & Ensuite899884281 / 100
Tanya & DaveEntry, Hallway & Master Bedroom787873771 / 100
Tamara & RhysBedroom 2, Laith's Study & Laundry776673373 / 100
Laith & George39 / 50

Western Australia: Tanya & Dave

  • Episodes 13 to 15
  • Airdate — 28 April to 4 May
  • Description — Teams headed to Tanya & Dave's 's home in Perth, Western Australia for the third renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally. Three of the bedrooms belong to their children; Luke, eight years old; Ben, six years old and Emily, four years old.
    • previous winner's advantage: Kimmy & Rhi — allocating the zones to the teams
    • Previous loser's disadvantage: Tamara & Rhys — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 3
Perth, Western Australia
House Rules
Rule 1Give us a natural, coastal, family home
Rule 2Storage solutions for the whole family
Rule 3Layer and texture with rattan and cane
Rule 4Deliver with refined use of whites and dusty tones
Rule 5We'd love a break from the kids upstairs
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Running Total
(Reno 1 to 3)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Kayne & AimeeBen's Bedroom, Powder Room, Loungeroom & WIR987783982 / 100
Laith & GeorgeEmily's Bedroom, Kitchen, Stairs & Landing877583574 / 100
Tamara & RhysHallway, Dining Room & Ensuite7776734107 / 150
Kimmy & RhiMaster Bedroom, Mudroom & Bathroom9755733120 / 150
Lenore & BradleyLaundry, Luke's Bedroom & Study8655731112 / 150
Tanya & Dave71 / 100

Queensland: Tamara & Rhys

  • Episodes 16 to 19
  • Airdate — 5 to 11 May
  • Description — Teams headed to Tamara & Rhys's home in Brisbane, Queensland for the fourth renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally.
    • previous winner's advantage: Kayne & Aimee — allocating the zones to the teams
    • Previous loser's disadvantage: Lenore & Bradley — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 4
Brisbane, Queensland
House Rules
Rule 1Design an integratrd, clutter free minimalist home
Rule 2We want sleek finishes and modern lines
Rule 3Pepper with jewel tones
Rule 4Deliver a wow in every room
Rule 5Give Rhys a paradise to pump iron
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Running Total
(Reno 1 to 4)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Laith & GeorgeEnsuite, Dining Room & Porch8889841 2 115 / 150
Kimmy & RhiLiving Room & Laundry9798841161 / 200
Lenore & BradleyMaster Bedroom & Bathroom8797839151 / 200
Tanya & DaveEntry, Bedroom 2 & Gym8796838109 / 150
Kayne & AimeeHallway, Kitchen & Study7686734116 / 150
Tamara & Rhys107 / 150
Notes
  • ^2 Even though both Laith & George and Kimmy & Rhi received the same score, only one team could win this round, so the winner was decided by the scores given by the teams, Kimmy & Rhi received 8's from all teams however Laith & George received three 8's and a 9, meaning the 9 being the higher score they won this round.

New South Wales: Lenore & Bradley

  • Episodes 20 to 23
  • Airdate — 17 to 25 May
  • Description — Teams headed to Lenore & Bradley's home in Greystanes, New South Wales for the fifth renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally.
    • previous winner's advantage: Laith & George — allocating the zones to the teams
    • Previous loser's disadvantage: Kayne & Aimee — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 5
Greystanes, New South Wales
House Rules
Rule 1We would love a refreshed Hamptons home
Rule 2Open up with light and love
Rule 3Give us the blues
Rule 4Deliver elegance with contemporary, clean and crisp wet areas
Rule 5My grandson Aiden deserves a nursery fit for a prince
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Running Total
(Reno 1 to 5)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Kimmy & RhiLoungeroom, Pantry & WIR99109946207 / 250
Tamara & RhysNursery, Hallway & Ensuite8999944151 / 200
Tanya & DaveDining Room, Laundry & Bedroom 29988842151 / 200
Laith & GeorgeMaster Bedroom & Kitchen8888840155 / 200
Kayne & AimeeEntry, Bathroom & Den8887839155 / 200
Lenore & Bradley151 / 200

Tasmania: Kimmy & Rhi

  • Episodes 24 to 27
  • Airdate — 26 May to 1 June
  • Description — Teams headed to Kimmy & Rhi's home in Launceston, Tasmania for the sixth and final interior renovation. The highest scoring team will receive $10,000 to keep personally. The two lowest scoring teams overall will be eliminated.
    • previous winner's advantage: Tamara & Rhys 3 — allocating the zones to the teams
    • Previous loser's disadvantage: Kayne & Aimee — Camping in a tent during the renovation.
Renovation 6
Launceston, Tasmania
House Rules
Rule 1Design an edgy, mid-century modern home for the Tassie Twins
Rule 2Don't be generic, think vintage cool
Rule 3Pack a punch with retro colours
Rule 4Present a plush pooch pad & playground
Rule 5We love to lounge and entertain, so be generous here
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 50)
Final Total
(Reno 1 to 6)
HomeownerKylyLaurenceSaulTeams
Kimmy & Rhi1st (207)
Kayne & AimeeMaster Bedroom & Laundry89998432nd (198)
Laith & GeorgeBathroom & Pooch Pad88788393rd (194)
Tamara & RhysKitchen & Guest Bedroom88888404th (191)
Lenore & BradleyDining Room & Entry88778385th (189)
Tanya & DaveLiving Room & Hallway77777356th (186)
Notes
  • ^3 Although Kimmy & Rhi were the highest scoring team in the previous week, they do not participate in the renovation of their own home, therefore the allocation of team zones was given to the second-highest scoring team.

Grand Final

Renovation summary
Grand Final
House Rules
Rule 1Be house proud and create a Zen inspired retreat
Rule 2Make sure small is perfectly formed
Rule 3Decorate with life’s stylish necessities
Rule 4Be sustainable, natural and neutral
Rule 5Be cheeky with the use of LLB’s wallpaper
TeamZoneScoresTotal
(out of 30)
Final Result
KylyLaurenceSaul
Kimmy & RhiKitchen & Bedroom99927Winners
Kayne & AimeeFront Garden, WIR & Entry89926Runners-Up
Laith & GeorgeBathroom, Laundry & Dining Room88925Third Place
Tamara & RhysVerandah & Lounge Room88824Fourth Place

Ratings

Colour key:
  – Highest number of viewers/nightly rank during the season
  – Lowest number of viewers/nightly rank during the season
Wk.Ep no.Episode titles by stage of seasonAir dateViewers
(millions) [a]
Nightly
rank [a]
Source
11Elimination Rounds
(Gold Coast Penthouse)
Round 1IntroductionMonday, 6 April0.67912 [7]
Renovation Continues0.66013
2Apartment Reveal: Part 1Tuesday, 7 April0.6439 [8]
3Apartment Reveal: Part 2Wednesday, 8 April0.62011 [9]
24Round 2Introduction & RenovationThursday, 9 April0.47812 [10]
5Apartment Reveal: Part 1Sunday, 12 April0.6306 [11]
6Apartment Reveal: Part 2Monday, 13 April0.54815 [12]
37Phase 1:

Interior Renovation

VIC Renovation
(Kayne & Aimee)
Introduction & RenovationTuesday, 14 April0.49915 [13]
8House RevealHomeowners ScoresSunday, 19 April0.63010 [14]
9Judges ScoresMonday, 20 April0.55918 [15]
410NSW Renovation
(Laith & George)
Introduction & RenovationTuesday, 21 April0.50217 [16]
11House RevealHomeowners ScoresSunday, 26 April0.6406 [17]
12Judges ScoresMonday, 27 April0.56418 [18]
513WA Renovation
(Tanya & Dave)
Introduction & RenovationTuesday, 28 April0.47914 [19]
14House RevealHomeowners ScoresSunday, 3 May0.6437 [20]
15Judges ScoresMonday, 4 May0.62515 [21]
616QLD Renovation
(Tamara & Rhys)
Introduction & RenovationTuesday, 5 May0.53213 [22]
17Renovation ContinuesSunday, 10 May0.6418 [23]
18House RevealHomeowners Scores0.6576
19Judges ScoresMonday, 11 May0.56818 [24]
720NSW Renovation
(Lenore & Bradley)
Introduction & RenovationSunday, 17 May0.6417 [25]
21Renovation ContinuesMonday, 18 May0.56519 [26]
22House RevealHomeowners ScoresSunday, 24 May0.6747 [27]
23Judges ScoresMonday, 25 May0.57918 [28]
824TAS Renovation
(Kimmy & Rhi)
Introduction & RenovationTuesday, 26 May0.46516 [29]
25Renovation ContinuesSunday, 31 May0.6057 [30]
26House RevealHomeowners Scores0.5978
27Judges Scores & EliminationMonday, 1 June0.59717 [31]
928Grand FinalIntroductionTuesday, 2 June0.45516 [32]
29Renovation ContinuesWednesday, 3 June0.50516 [33]
30Judging & Winner AnnouncedSunday, 7 June0.5857 [34]

Notes

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