: Former judge Jamie Durie stepped into the hosting role alongside sports presenter Abbey Way .
Eight couples began the season, though only six would eventually travel the country to renovate each other's homes.
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 House Rules : Season 8 Episode 1
: While an elimination was planned for the losing team, it was cancelled after one team, Carly & Andrew, withdrew from the competition during the round.
: The challenge involved renovating a 1970s apartment in just seven days following specific "House Rules" created by the judges. : Former judge Jamie Durie stepped into the
: Teams competed to earn a permanent spot in the competition.
In the season premiere, eight new teams were tasked with their most ambitious project yet: transforming a 32-story . This season introduced a major format shift and
: The highest-scoring team was fast-tracked directly to the interior renovations phase of the competition. New Faces in Season 8