Season 8 Episode 1 - House Rules :

: Teams competed to earn a permanent spot in the competition.

: The teams' work was evaluated by returning favorite Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen , joined by new judges Kyly Clarke (interior designer) and Saul Myers (home builder). Competing Teams

The premiere marked the debut of several new series regulars following the departure of long-time host Johanna Griggs and judge Wendy Moore . House Rules : Season 8 Episode 1

: Former judge Jamie Durie stepped into the hosting role alongside sports presenter Abbey Way .

: The highest-scoring team was fast-tracked directly to the interior renovations phase of the competition. New Faces in Season 8 : Teams competed to earn a permanent spot in the competition

The eighth season of the Australian renovation series, titled , premiered on April 6, 2020. This season introduced a major format shift and a fresh lineup of hosts and judges. Premiere Highlights: The Penthouse Challenge

Eight couples began the season, though only six would eventually travel the country to renovate each other's homes. : Former judge Jamie Durie stepped into the

In the season premiere, eight new teams were tasked with their most ambitious project yet: transforming a 32-story .