Neale Whitaker, Simon Cohen and Julia Green were confirmed as judges of My Reno Rules, the renovation competition hosted by Dr Chris Brown. Announced in August 2025 for Seven and 7plus, the series went on to air in 2026.
Who are the judges on My Reno Rules?
Endemol Shine Australia named the three judges in its 15 August 2025 announcement. Their professional backgrounds span design and television, property buying, and interiors and styling.
Neale Whitaker
The production company described Whitaker as an interior-design and lifestyle authority with more than 15 years on Australian television. His publishing career included Belle and Vogue Living, and his television roles included The Block and Love It or List It Australia. Whitaker said, “I’m thrilled to be joining a show that will truly redefine renovation TV.” Endemol Shine Australia’s announcement
Simon Cohen
Endemol Shine Australia described Cohen as a buyer’s agent and co-founder of Cohen Handler, and cited his appearances in Dream Home and Luxe Listings Sydney. He said, “I’m excited to be part of a show that’s redefining the renovation genre and transforming lives in the process.” Endemol Shine Australia’s announcement
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Julia Green
Green is the founder of Greenhouse Interiors. The production company identified her as an interiors expert and contributor to lifestyle publications. She said, “I’m thrilled to be part of a show that puts such a fresh spin on home renovation.” Endemol Shine Australia’s announcement
What is My Reno Rules about?
Four teams compete to renovate two neighbouring rundown homes in Melbourne. Seven later identified the properties as side-by-side 1970s homes in Bulleen. The format builds toward a live final, in which two Australians receive the completed homes. Endemol Shine Australia’s format announcement Seven’s season-end release
Who hosts the show, and where did it air?
Dr Chris Brown hosts the series. Endemol Shine Australia announced the show for Seven and its streaming service 7plus in 2026; Seven’s June 2026 season-end release confirms that the debut season aired. Apple TV Australia’s catalogue also lists it as a 2026 reality series and provides season-one episode descriptions. Endemol Shine Australia’s announcement Seven’s season-end release Apple TV Australia’s listing
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What did Seven report about the debut season?
In its 3 June 2026 release, Seven said the season reached 5.3 million Australians and averaged 755,000 total TV viewers, including 199,000 7plus viewers. These are broadcaster-reported, season-specific figures; Seven referenced VOZ 5.0 national average-audience and cumulative-reach data, and Cons7 data for its timeslot comparison. Seven’s season-end release
Seven said the grand finale reached 1.5 million Australians and drew a national total TV audience of 719,000. It reported that the winning renovation team received $1 million and that each of two Australians collected $2 million in prize money. Seven noted that the finale figures were preliminary. These figures and the season results are Seven’s reporting, not an independent audience analysis. Seven’s season-end release
Seven Chief Content Officer Brook Hall called the result “a testament to the show’s unique and engaging format,” adding that “Australian audiences love nothing more than a great renovation, a genuine competition and a life-changing moment.” That is Hall’s assessment in Seven’s promotional season-end release. Seven’s season-end release
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