The Renovators

The Renovators

2011
The Renovators
The Renovators

The Renovators

8.1 | NR | en | Reality

The Renovators is an Australian competitive reality renovation game show that premiered on Network Ten on 24 July 2011. The basic premise consists of 26 contestants who initially compete to become the head renovator of six run-down houses in the suburbs of Sydney, with challenges and eliminations taking place whilst the renovations are in progress. The last remaining contestant responsible for the property that has made the most profit when sold at auction wins the series. Network Ten announced in August 2011 that it had commissioned a second season of the series, but indicated that it would modify the program's format in order to address poor ratings, but to date no second season has been produced.

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EP66  The Finale - Auction Night
Oct. 12,2011
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The Finale - Auction Night

Auction day arrived, with the Top 6 holding their collective breath as the auctions got underway. First up was The Weatherboard House, with Mel and the rest of the Green Team watching anxiously. The poor state of the property market was immediately apparent, with bidding getting off to a worryingly slow start. With the price creeping up steadily, however, The Weatherboard managed to reach $575,000, a profit of $1145. Next up was The Shop, with August pained to see his pride and joy fail to make a profit as the hammer fell at $700,000. Peter and Natalia were given equally little to celebrate, with The Half-Done House going for $770,000 and The Sixties Suburban for $730,000, some way short of their respective profit points. Thankfully it was a different story for Luke and The Inner-City Terrace, which enjoyed by far the best action of the night up to then by selling for $925,000 – a tidy $25,732 profit. The stage was set for a battle of David and Goliath, with the only house that could topple the competition’s biggest being its smallest. Incredibly The Fibro Cottage exceeded expectations, reaching $440,000 and a profit of $68,012, winning Michael the crown of Australia’s best renovator and $100,000 in prize money.

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The Finale - Auction Night

Auction day arrived, with the Top 6 holding their collective breath as the auctions got underway. First up was The Weatherboard House, with Mel and the rest of the Green Team watching anxiously. The poor state of the property market was immediately apparent, with bidding getting off to a worryingly slow start. With the price creeping up steadily, however, The Weatherboard managed to reach $575,000, a profit of $1145. Next up was The Shop, with August pained to see his pride and joy fail to make a profit as the hammer fell at $700,000. Peter and Natalia were given equally little to celebrate, with The Half-Done House going for $770,000 and The Sixties Suburban for $730,000, some way short of their respective profit points. Thankfully it was a different story for Luke and The Inner-City Terrace, which enjoyed by far the best action of the night up to then by selling for $925,000 – a tidy $25,732 profit. The stage was set for a battle of David and Goliath, with the only house that could topple the competition’s biggest being its smallest. Incredibly The Fibro Cottage exceeded expectations, reaching $440,000 and a profit of $68,012, winning Michael the crown of Australia’s best renovator and $100,000 in prize money.

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EP65  The Final Inspection
Oct. 09,2011
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The Final Inspection

The final Judgement Day of the series arrived, with plenty to play for as following their inspections the judges would decide which of the houses they thought was the best heading into auction. The six head renovators raced to put the finishing touches on their houses ahead of the judges’ arrival, hoping that the smallest details could potentially take them over the line. Whoever won Judgement Day would not only receive a confidence boost going into finale, but also a desperately needed Beach holiday in Bali. The judges were amazed by all the transformations, but the level of craftsmanship coupled with a thorough understanding of the property’s demographic shown by Luke won the day and the luxurious prize.

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The Final Inspection

The final Judgement Day of the series arrived, with plenty to play for as following their inspections the judges would decide which of the houses they thought was the best heading into auction. The six head renovators raced to put the finishing touches on their houses ahead of the judges’ arrival, hoping that the smallest details could potentially take them over the line. Whoever won Judgement Day would not only receive a confidence boost going into finale, but also a desperately needed Beach holiday in Bali. The judges were amazed by all the transformations, but the level of craftsmanship coupled with a thorough understanding of the property’s demographic shown by Luke won the day and the luxurious prize.

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EP63  Final Head to Head
Oct. 07,2011
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Final Head to Head

The last two teams faced their Head-to-Heads. Over at The Sixties Suburban Nathan opted to take on the living room, aided by Peter, leaving Natalia and Luke to work on the dining room. Back at The Fibro Cottage the Navy Blue lads had to complete the property’s living areas, with Michael choosing the front room and Mel to help him, while Jarrad worked on the bigger back room together with August. The Head-to-Heads were fought at a frantic pace, with Natalia’s styling skills giving her the edge over Nathan and doing enough in the judges’ eyes to send her into the Top 6. With too much to do in the time available an emotional Jarrad struggled, and despite him giving his all it wasn’t enough to claim the keys from Michael.

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Final Head to Head

The last two teams faced their Head-to-Heads. Over at The Sixties Suburban Nathan opted to take on the living room, aided by Peter, leaving Natalia and Luke to work on the dining room. Back at The Fibro Cottage the Navy Blue lads had to complete the property’s living areas, with Michael choosing the front room and Mel to help him, while Jarrad worked on the bigger back room together with August. The Head-to-Heads were fought at a frantic pace, with Natalia’s styling skills giving her the edge over Nathan and doing enough in the judges’ eyes to send her into the Top 6. With too much to do in the time available an emotional Jarrad struggled, and despite him giving his all it wasn’t enough to claim the keys from Michael.

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EP62  Head to Head - Weatherboard House
Oct. 06,2011
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Head to Head - Weatherboard House

Brendan arrived at The Weatherboard House to give some words of encouragement to Keenan and Mel ahead of their Head-to-Head. Their challenge was to complete the property’s second and third bedrooms, with Keenan choosing the latter, wanting the opportunity to showcase his workmanship by tackling the bigger job. Keenan picked Nathan and Peter to help him, leaving Mel to be assisted by Natalia and Jarrad. Both rooms came together nicely, although with time ticking away Mel suffered from the windows needing planing to get them to fit, while Keenan appreciated the nightmare of constructing flat-pack without the luxury of time. Ultimately Mel’s styling and use of space proved the deciding factor, as she caused one of the biggest upsets of the series by displacing Keenan as The Weatherbaord House's head renovator.

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Head to Head - Weatherboard House

Brendan arrived at The Weatherboard House to give some words of encouragement to Keenan and Mel ahead of their Head-to-Head. Their challenge was to complete the property’s second and third bedrooms, with Keenan choosing the latter, wanting the opportunity to showcase his workmanship by tackling the bigger job. Keenan picked Nathan and Peter to help him, leaving Mel to be assisted by Natalia and Jarrad. Both rooms came together nicely, although with time ticking away Mel suffered from the windows needing planing to get them to fit, while Keenan appreciated the nightmare of constructing flat-pack without the luxury of time. Ultimately Mel’s styling and use of space proved the deciding factor, as she caused one of the biggest upsets of the series by displacing Keenan as The Weatherbaord House's head renovator.

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EP61  Head to Head - Inner City Terrace
Oct. 05,2011
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Head to Head - Inner City Terrace

Jason and Luke arrived at the warehouse for the third Head-to-Head: a White Room Challenge. They had four hours to transform their spaces into stunning kitchens, with Luke getting first choice of theme and selecting 'city', leaving Jason to go with 'country.' Luke selected Keenan, Jarrad and Michael for his team, with Jason being assisted by Mel, Natalia and Nathan. Both Sky Blue Team members had their issues, with the tight deadline impacting the level of craftmanship. Luke's team was called up on hanging overhead cabinets upside down, while Peter felt that Jason's effort suffered from some functional problems. The judges had one of the most difficult decisions yet but gave the edge to Luke, sending him into the Top 6.

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Head to Head - Inner City Terrace

Jason and Luke arrived at the warehouse for the third Head-to-Head: a White Room Challenge. They had four hours to transform their spaces into stunning kitchens, with Luke getting first choice of theme and selecting 'city', leaving Jason to go with 'country.' Luke selected Keenan, Jarrad and Michael for his team, with Jason being assisted by Mel, Natalia and Nathan. Both Sky Blue Team members had their issues, with the tight deadline impacting the level of craftmanship. Luke's team was called up on hanging overhead cabinets upside down, while Peter felt that Jason's effort suffered from some functional problems. The judges had one of the most difficult decisions yet but gave the edge to Luke, sending him into the Top 6.

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EP60  Challenge - Streetwise
Oct. 04,2011
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Challenge - Streetwise

For this week’s Judgement Day the teams had to race to enhance the ‘Street Appeal’ of their respective properties before the judges arrived for inspection. Facing tight deadlines the contestants were in panic mode trying to get all the work completed, with the $10,000 prize for the winners raising the stakes even higher. Ultimately it was Keenan and Mel who were judged to have best understood their house’s demographic with its immaculately landscaped facade, securing them the all-important cash injection. Impressed with all the houses, however, the judges decided to award the remaining teams consolation prizes of $5000 each. As the winners, the Greens decided the next pair to go head-to-head, selecting Luke and Jason.

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Challenge - Streetwise

For this week’s Judgement Day the teams had to race to enhance the ‘Street Appeal’ of their respective properties before the judges arrived for inspection. Facing tight deadlines the contestants were in panic mode trying to get all the work completed, with the $10,000 prize for the winners raising the stakes even higher. Ultimately it was Keenan and Mel who were judged to have best understood their house’s demographic with its immaculately landscaped facade, securing them the all-important cash injection. Impressed with all the houses, however, the judges decided to award the remaining teams consolation prizes of $5000 each. As the winners, the Greens decided the next pair to go head-to-head, selecting Luke and Jason.

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EP56  Challenge - Wedding Reception
Sep. 29,2011
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Challenge - Wedding Reception

The contestants were introduced to soon-to-be-wed Jason and Millicent, who set them the next Offsite Challenge: decorate the venue for their wedding reception the following day. The Gold Team was given an ‘indoor forest’ theme, while the Golds had ‘industrial.’ Natalia and Peter project-managed the Gold Team’s effort and Mel the Blacks. Given six hours to complete their spaces, the happy couple would then decide their favourite, with each member of the winning team receiving $2000 to put towards their renovations. Though the Golds looked more assured early on, a late surge from the Blacks saw them complete a stunning space which better fit the couple’s wishes. Mel and her winning troops then got to decide who faced off in the second head-to-head, choosing Peter and Sam.

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Challenge - Wedding Reception

The contestants were introduced to soon-to-be-wed Jason and Millicent, who set them the next Offsite Challenge: decorate the venue for their wedding reception the following day. The Gold Team was given an ‘indoor forest’ theme, while the Golds had ‘industrial.’ Natalia and Peter project-managed the Gold Team’s effort and Mel the Blacks. Given six hours to complete their spaces, the happy couple would then decide their favourite, with each member of the winning team receiving $2000 to put towards their renovations. Though the Golds looked more assured early on, a late surge from the Blacks saw them complete a stunning space which better fit the couple’s wishes. Mel and her winning troops then got to decide who faced off in the second head-to-head, choosing Peter and Sam.

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EP55  Head to Head - The Shop
Sep. 28,2011
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Head to Head - The Shop

August and Christie left The Shop for their head-to-head, knowing that one of them wouldn’t be coming back. At the warehouse Brendan revealed the challenge: creating a piece of furniture that would fit perfectly at their property. Having first choice of materials, August selected to construct his with timber, leaving Christie to use glass. With first choice of contestants to help him, August picked Michael, Jarrad, Jason, Luke and Sam, while Christie was assisted by Peter, Mel, Keenan, Natalia and Nathan. Arriving at the timber yard to begin building, August’s clear vision helped him forge confidently ahead. Christie struggled to realise her initial ideas given the time-sapping process of moulding glass. Both managed to complete stylish pieces – August a cabinet, Christie a table – but the former proved a better size for The Shop, sending its maker into the Top 6.

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Head to Head - The Shop

August and Christie left The Shop for their head-to-head, knowing that one of them wouldn’t be coming back. At the warehouse Brendan revealed the challenge: creating a piece of furniture that would fit perfectly at their property. Having first choice of materials, August selected to construct his with timber, leaving Christie to use glass. With first choice of contestants to help him, August picked Michael, Jarrad, Jason, Luke and Sam, while Christie was assisted by Peter, Mel, Keenan, Natalia and Nathan. Arriving at the timber yard to begin building, August’s clear vision helped him forge confidently ahead. Christie struggled to realise her initial ideas given the time-sapping process of moulding glass. Both managed to complete stylish pieces – August a cabinet, Christie a table – but the former proved a better size for The Shop, sending its maker into the Top 6.

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EP54  Progress Inspection - Bathroom Reveal
Sep. 27,2011
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Progress Inspection - Bathroom Reveal

The teams raced to complete their bathrooms ahead of the Judgement Day inspection. With a massive cash prize of $30,000 on the line for the best bathroom, there was more incentive than ever to blow the judges away. Putting in an incredible overnight effort to get their bathroom finished, Nathan and Natalia’s toil paid off as they won the challenge, while the second-placed Inner City Terrace took away a $20,000 prize. In third place The Half-Done House scooped a desperately needed $15,000. The judges were so impressed with all the bathrooms, however, that the remaining teams were still awarded $10,000 each for their troubles. As the winners, the Khaki Team got to decide the first pair to go head-to-head, choosing The Shop’s Christie and August.

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Progress Inspection - Bathroom Reveal

The teams raced to complete their bathrooms ahead of the Judgement Day inspection. With a massive cash prize of $30,000 on the line for the best bathroom, there was more incentive than ever to blow the judges away. Putting in an incredible overnight effort to get their bathroom finished, Nathan and Natalia’s toil paid off as they won the challenge, while the second-placed Inner City Terrace took away a $20,000 prize. In third place The Half-Done House scooped a desperately needed $15,000. The judges were so impressed with all the bathrooms, however, that the remaining teams were still awarded $10,000 each for their troubles. As the winners, the Khaki Team got to decide the first pair to go head-to-head, choosing The Shop’s Christie and August.

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EP52  Moving Day
Sep. 23,2011
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Moving Day

The contestants moved into their respective houses, which promised to be a less than comfortable experience. Natalia was welcomed to the Khaki Team and was instantly shocked at the amount of work left to do at The Sixties Suburban. Brendan arrived for a How To at The Half-Done House, where he helped them lock down the plan for the yard. Baz pitched in at The Inner City Terrace, while Robyn helped the Navy Blue Team with how to bring some colour to The Fibro Cottage. Brendan checked on progress at The Weatherboard House, with the Greens discovering that sewage pipes needed replacing eating massively into their budget. Chris Gray then talked the Grey Team through their progress at The Shop ahead of Judgement Day.

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Moving Day

The contestants moved into their respective houses, which promised to be a less than comfortable experience. Natalia was welcomed to the Khaki Team and was instantly shocked at the amount of work left to do at The Sixties Suburban. Brendan arrived for a How To at The Half-Done House, where he helped them lock down the plan for the yard. Baz pitched in at The Inner City Terrace, while Robyn helped the Navy Blue Team with how to bring some colour to The Fibro Cottage. Brendan checked on progress at The Weatherboard House, with the Greens discovering that sewage pipes needed replacing eating massively into their budget. Chris Gray then talked the Grey Team through their progress at The Shop ahead of Judgement Day.

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EP50  Challenge - Recycled Site Office
Sep. 21,2011
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Challenge - Recycled Site Office

Sustainability expert Michael Mobbs was welcomed into the warehouse to introduce the next Off-Site Challenge: creating a site office made from recycled materials at Kimbriki tip. Black (Grey, Khaki and Orange Teams) and Gold Teams (Navy Blue, Sky Blue and Green Teams) each had five hours to create their offices, which would be judged on eco friendliness, craftsmanship and beauty. The Gold Team, led by Luke, hit an immediate snag with the positioning of their roof, while Michael expressed concern that the sun would turn the Black Team’s effort into a sauna. Taking measures to avoid that scenario, the Blacks did enough to secure the challenge, winning the Grey, Khaki and Orange Team’s each a solar panel package worth $10,000 for their houses.

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Challenge - Recycled Site Office

Sustainability expert Michael Mobbs was welcomed into the warehouse to introduce the next Off-Site Challenge: creating a site office made from recycled materials at Kimbriki tip. Black (Grey, Khaki and Orange Teams) and Gold Teams (Navy Blue, Sky Blue and Green Teams) each had five hours to create their offices, which would be judged on eco friendliness, craftsmanship and beauty. The Gold Team, led by Luke, hit an immediate snag with the positioning of their roof, while Michael expressed concern that the sun would turn the Black Team’s effort into a sauna. Taking measures to avoid that scenario, the Blacks did enough to secure the challenge, winning the Grey, Khaki and Orange Team’s each a solar panel package worth $10,000 for their houses.

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EP48  Progress Inspection - Bedroom Reveal
Sep. 19,2011
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Progress Inspection - Bedroom Reveal

The teams raced to finish their bedrooms before the judges arrived for inspection. Baz, Robyn and Chris Gray paid each team a visit, expressing amazement at their efforts while offering constructive feedback on how to make the rooms even better. Back at the warehouse the contestants discovered that the teams responsible for the best rooms would go on to compete against each other in a reward challenge, while one standout would win the power to select which room needed finishing by next Judgement Day. The Half-Done House, Sixties Suburban and Inner City Terrace were the three best, with the Sky Blue Team taking the outright win and picking the bathroom. The result reduced to Natalia to tears, who was taken to task by Jason.

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Progress Inspection - Bedroom Reveal

The teams raced to finish their bedrooms before the judges arrived for inspection. Baz, Robyn and Chris Gray paid each team a visit, expressing amazement at their efforts while offering constructive feedback on how to make the rooms even better. Back at the warehouse the contestants discovered that the teams responsible for the best rooms would go on to compete against each other in a reward challenge, while one standout would win the power to select which room needed finishing by next Judgement Day. The Half-Done House, Sixties Suburban and Inner City Terrace were the three best, with the Sky Blue Team taking the outright win and picking the bathroom. The result reduced to Natalia to tears, who was taken to task by Jason.

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EP44  Queensland Flood Aid - Darra
Sep. 14,2011
EP38  Challenge - Bath House
Sep. 07,2011
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Challenge - Bath House

The Off-Site Challenge was to create an exotic design for the exclusive Pool Bar at The Ivy. The space was divided into two halves, with the Black Team given a Roman Bathhouse theme and the Golds Japanese Bathhouse. They had six hours to transform their spaces. The competition was intense, with Suzanne clashing with Christie while gathering props. Communication on the Gold Team suffered a breakdown, with Christie having to take the team aside to regroup. The detail of their Japanese effort most impressed guest judge Justin Hemmes, however, with Christie winning a Working Bee for The Shop. Black Team members Luke, Kathy, Jason, Peter, Nathan and Suzanne would all face elimination.

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Challenge - Bath House

The Off-Site Challenge was to create an exotic design for the exclusive Pool Bar at The Ivy. The space was divided into two halves, with the Black Team given a Roman Bathhouse theme and the Golds Japanese Bathhouse. They had six hours to transform their spaces. The competition was intense, with Suzanne clashing with Christie while gathering props. Communication on the Gold Team suffered a breakdown, with Christie having to take the team aside to regroup. The detail of their Japanese effort most impressed guest judge Justin Hemmes, however, with Christie winning a Working Bee for The Shop. Black Team members Luke, Kathy, Jason, Peter, Nathan and Suzanne would all face elimination.

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EP36  Progress Inspection
Sep. 05,2011
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Progress Inspection

The teams raced to complete as much work as they could before Judgement Day began. Excavation hit a snag at The Inner City Terrace, but the issue was thankfully overcome with minimal delay. Timber frames finally arrived and were erected in record time at The Fibro Cottage. Progress was steady at The Shop and The Weatherboard House, while Baz was concerned that after repeat warnings the damp problem still hadn’t been fully rectified at The Half-Done House. At the warehouse the judges revealed that the winning team would receive two tradies over two days, as well as power over the competition. By next Judgement Day all teams had to have one room completed and fully furnished, with the winning team getting to pick which room. The judges gave the nod to the Khaki Team, who selected the bedroom, much to Peter’s dismay. The Sky Blue Team were judged to be lagging behind and would face elimination.

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Progress Inspection

The teams raced to complete as much work as they could before Judgement Day began. Excavation hit a snag at The Inner City Terrace, but the issue was thankfully overcome with minimal delay. Timber frames finally arrived and were erected in record time at The Fibro Cottage. Progress was steady at The Shop and The Weatherboard House, while Baz was concerned that after repeat warnings the damp problem still hadn’t been fully rectified at The Half-Done House. At the warehouse the judges revealed that the winning team would receive two tradies over two days, as well as power over the competition. By next Judgement Day all teams had to have one room completed and fully furnished, with the winning team getting to pick which room. The judges gave the nod to the Khaki Team, who selected the bedroom, much to Peter’s dismay. The Sky Blue Team were judged to be lagging behind and would face elimination.

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EP35  Challenge - Concrete Slab
Sep. 04,2011
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Challenge - Concrete Slab

For their first challenge the teams had to lay the perfect concrete slab, with the top three finishing to Baz’s satisfaction going through to the White Room Challenge. Peter took a hard fought win for the Oranges, followed by the Navy and Green teams. The theme of the White Room Challenge was banquet halls, with each team picking a theme: Orange (Victorian), Navy (Moroccan) and Green (Australian Country). The winner of the challenge would receive $10,000 of LG white goods. The contestants created some of the most spectacular rooms seen yet, but it was the splendour of Peter’s Victorian room that won the day, its architect graciously splitting the prize with his helpers the Sky Blue Team.

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Challenge - Concrete Slab

For their first challenge the teams had to lay the perfect concrete slab, with the top three finishing to Baz’s satisfaction going through to the White Room Challenge. Peter took a hard fought win for the Oranges, followed by the Navy and Green teams. The theme of the White Room Challenge was banquet halls, with each team picking a theme: Orange (Victorian), Navy (Moroccan) and Green (Australian Country). The winner of the challenge would receive $10,000 of LG white goods. The contestants created some of the most spectacular rooms seen yet, but it was the splendour of Peter’s Victorian room that won the day, its architect graciously splitting the prize with his helpers the Sky Blue Team.

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EP30  Progress Inspection
Aug. 29,2011
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Progress Inspection

Judgement Day began with the Sky Blue Team realising that if the back wall of The Inner City Terrace wasn’t properly supported during the demo it risked bringing that and adjoining walls crashing down. Over at The Fibro Cottage better weather finally allowed pool excavation to be completed, allowing the Navy Blue Team to forge ahead with its extension. After checking on progress at The Sixties Suburban, Brendan doubted that the Khaki Team was maximising the outdoor space. The judges praised work over at The Shop and the Grey Team for its meticulous planning. They weren’t nearly so impressed with The Weatherboard House, however, sceptical that the Green Team could keep to its budget. At the warehouse the Sky Blue Team took the outright Judgement Day win, while the Greens were left facing an Elimination Challenge.

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Progress Inspection

Judgement Day began with the Sky Blue Team realising that if the back wall of The Inner City Terrace wasn’t properly supported during the demo it risked bringing that and adjoining walls crashing down. Over at The Fibro Cottage better weather finally allowed pool excavation to be completed, allowing the Navy Blue Team to forge ahead with its extension. After checking on progress at The Sixties Suburban, Brendan doubted that the Khaki Team was maximising the outdoor space. The judges praised work over at The Shop and the Grey Team for its meticulous planning. They weren’t nearly so impressed with The Weatherboard House, however, sceptical that the Green Team could keep to its budget. At the warehouse the Sky Blue Team took the outright Judgement Day win, while the Greens were left facing an Elimination Challenge.

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EP29  Challenge - Flat Pack Carport
Aug. 28,2011
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Challenge - Flat Pack Carport

The contestants arrived at the warehouse for their latest challenge: to build a car port over and around a car. Two members from each team competed, with the first three to finish the job to the judges’ satisfaction winning the right to compete in the White Room Challenge. The Navy Team placed first, and were joined by the Sky Blue and Orange Teams. The White Room was luxury bathroom-themed, with the best room getting a $15,000 bathroom package. The pairs had five hours to finish their rooms, picking helpers to work through the night finishing the tiling. Michael and Jarrad most impressed the judges with their executive penthouse bathroom, while pre-challenge favourites the Orange Team struggled after Peter ran out of time to fully complete his dramatic vision.

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Challenge - Flat Pack Carport

The contestants arrived at the warehouse for their latest challenge: to build a car port over and around a car. Two members from each team competed, with the first three to finish the job to the judges’ satisfaction winning the right to compete in the White Room Challenge. The Navy Team placed first, and were joined by the Sky Blue and Orange Teams. The White Room was luxury bathroom-themed, with the best room getting a $15,000 bathroom package. The pairs had five hours to finish their rooms, picking helpers to work through the night finishing the tiling. Michael and Jarrad most impressed the judges with their executive penthouse bathroom, while pre-challenge favourites the Orange Team struggled after Peter ran out of time to fully complete his dramatic vision.

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EP27  Stress Test - Curtains and Flat Packs
Aug. 25,2011
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Stress Test - Curtains and Flat Packs

The losing members of the Black Team from the Off-Site Challenge arrived for their Stress Test, which began with a curtain hanging round. The contestants had to hem the curtain material, fit the rail and hang them perfectly, with the six best performers being safe from elimination. Lisa, Kathy and Jason J were left at the end and went through to round two: the dreaded Flat-Pack Challenge. All three had to construct and dress a queen-sized bed able to pass Baz’s meticulous inspection. Kathy was first to make the grade, leaving Lisa and Jason to battle it out. Lisa completed her bed first but it was missing some washers, allowing Jason to come from behind and take a narrow win, sending Lisa home.

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Stress Test - Curtains and Flat Packs

The losing members of the Black Team from the Off-Site Challenge arrived for their Stress Test, which began with a curtain hanging round. The contestants had to hem the curtain material, fit the rail and hang them perfectly, with the six best performers being safe from elimination. Lisa, Kathy and Jason J were left at the end and went through to round two: the dreaded Flat-Pack Challenge. All three had to construct and dress a queen-sized bed able to pass Baz’s meticulous inspection. Kathy was first to make the grade, leaving Lisa and Jason to battle it out. Lisa completed her bed first but it was missing some washers, allowing Jason to come from behind and take a narrow win, sending Lisa home.

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EP26  Challenge - BBQ Area
Aug. 24,2011
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Challenge - BBQ Area

Brendan revealed that the next Off-Site Challenge would follow a great Australian theme: a BBQ build. He welcomed friends and neighbours Tanya and Jodie to the warehouse, who outlined the task: to build their husbands the ultimate BBQ areas. Breaking off into two teams – Black and Gold – the contestants had six hours to get the job done. The Gold Team struggled with fitting a BBQ the size of a house into their space, while the Blacks had issues with paving and tree roots. Troy and Rod’s friends judged the spectacular results, giving the nod to the Gold Team. Judged to have contributed the most to the effort, Michael won a working bee for the Fibro Cottage. As the losing team the Blacks would all face elimination.

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Challenge - BBQ Area

Brendan revealed that the next Off-Site Challenge would follow a great Australian theme: a BBQ build. He welcomed friends and neighbours Tanya and Jodie to the warehouse, who outlined the task: to build their husbands the ultimate BBQ areas. Breaking off into two teams – Black and Gold – the contestants had six hours to get the job done. The Gold Team struggled with fitting a BBQ the size of a house into their space, while the Blacks had issues with paving and tree roots. Troy and Rod’s friends judged the spectacular results, giving the nod to the Gold Team. Judged to have contributed the most to the effort, Michael won a working bee for the Fibro Cottage. As the losing team the Blacks would all face elimination.

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EP25  Panic Room - Run-down Kitchen
Aug. 23,2011
EP23  Challenge - Lego Tower
Aug. 21,2011
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Challenge - Lego Tower

Peter Ho made a dramatic entrance into the warehouse on a train carrying a cargo of Lego blocks. One member from each team had to compete to see who could build the highest Lego tower in three hours – the winner would get the power to choose which contestant moved across to join Nathan on the Khaki Team. Natalia, Luke, Jarrad, Lisa, Jason H and Nathan fought for the prize, with Nathan taking the win and choosing Suzanne to join him. Robyn then revealed the White Room Challenge and the prize on offer: $10,000 from Taubmans to be spent on painters and painting. Nathan chose the theme – Retro – and the teams got to work recreating the past. The Orange Team took another win, thanks to some impressive styling from Lisa, giving them a serious leg up on the competition.

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Challenge - Lego Tower

Peter Ho made a dramatic entrance into the warehouse on a train carrying a cargo of Lego blocks. One member from each team had to compete to see who could build the highest Lego tower in three hours – the winner would get the power to choose which contestant moved across to join Nathan on the Khaki Team. Natalia, Luke, Jarrad, Lisa, Jason H and Nathan fought for the prize, with Nathan taking the win and choosing Suzanne to join him. Robyn then revealed the White Room Challenge and the prize on offer: $10,000 from Taubmans to be spent on painters and painting. Nathan chose the theme – Retro – and the teams got to work recreating the past. The Orange Team took another win, thanks to some impressive styling from Lisa, giving them a serious leg up on the competition.

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EP21  Stress Test - Property Research
Aug. 18,2011
EP19  Panic Room - Office Rescue
Aug. 16,2011
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Panic Room - Office Rescue

The Panic Room Reward Challenge began by each team nominating a member to compete: Keenan, Michael and Nathan stepping forward. The prize was revealed to be a pool package, which would boost the worth of the lucky house considerably. The challengers stepped into their rooms, which were offices that looked as if they’d been tipped upside down. In three hours they each had to clear the mess and transform the room into an impressive working space. Michael took the win, giving the Fibro Cottage the pool its team had craved from the beginning. Brendan also revealed that the Sky Blue Team had finally been granted DA approval, freeing them to begin work on the actual Inner City Terrace house itself.

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Panic Room - Office Rescue

The Panic Room Reward Challenge began by each team nominating a member to compete: Keenan, Michael and Nathan stepping forward. The prize was revealed to be a pool package, which would boost the worth of the lucky house considerably. The challengers stepped into their rooms, which were offices that looked as if they’d been tipped upside down. In three hours they each had to clear the mess and transform the room into an impressive working space. Michael took the win, giving the Fibro Cottage the pool its team had craved from the beginning. Brendan also revealed that the Sky Blue Team had finally been granted DA approval, freeing them to begin work on the actual Inner City Terrace house itself.

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EP15  Stress Test - Property Research Collingwood
Aug. 11,2011
EP14  Challenge - Gardenmania
Aug. 10,2011
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Challenge - Gardenmania

After saying farewell to Kelly, it was back to business as usual in The Renovators warehouse. Brendan introduced the next challenge – ‘Garden Mania’ – in which teams would select a garden theme at random and have five hours to transform a 6x6 metre patch of bare earth into a landscaped wonder. Guest judging the challenge was gardening legend Don Burke and award-winning landscape designer Daniel Baffsky. After a thorough assessment of the results the judges decided that the Orange Team’s Australian Costal Garden and the Grey Team’s Australian Dessert Garden were the standouts, giving the overall win and the Working Bee prize to the Greys. The Mediterranean Garden was considered the most lacking, leaving the Khaki Team facing an Elimination Challenge.

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Challenge - Gardenmania

After saying farewell to Kelly, it was back to business as usual in The Renovators warehouse. Brendan introduced the next challenge – ‘Garden Mania’ – in which teams would select a garden theme at random and have five hours to transform a 6x6 metre patch of bare earth into a landscaped wonder. Guest judging the challenge was gardening legend Don Burke and award-winning landscape designer Daniel Baffsky. After a thorough assessment of the results the judges decided that the Orange Team’s Australian Costal Garden and the Grey Team’s Australian Dessert Garden were the standouts, giving the overall win and the Working Bee prize to the Greys. The Mediterranean Garden was considered the most lacking, leaving the Khaki Team facing an Elimination Challenge.

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EP8  Challenge - Coffee Table
Aug. 03,2011
EP6  Double Elimination Challenge
Aug. 01,2011
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Double Elimination Challenge

The contestants were informed that a double elimination would be taking place. First they competed in a Basic Skills Challenge, which required estimating the correct length and sawing a replacement table leg, with Barry judging the results. The unsuccessful contestants went through to round 2, a White Room Challenge where the task was to express themselves. As the judging began Phil made a shocking announcement that he would be withdrawing from the competition for personal reasons, leaving only one elimination spot to be decided. The judges gave Christie’s room the nod over Laura's, sending her home. The Renovators’ key holders then took it in turns choosing the renovation teams for their houses.

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Double Elimination Challenge

The contestants were informed that a double elimination would be taking place. First they competed in a Basic Skills Challenge, which required estimating the correct length and sawing a replacement table leg, with Barry judging the results. The unsuccessful contestants went through to round 2, a White Room Challenge where the task was to express themselves. As the judging began Phil made a shocking announcement that he would be withdrawing from the competition for personal reasons, leaving only one elimination spot to be decided. The judges gave Christie’s room the nod over Laura's, sending her home. The Renovators’ key holders then took it in turns choosing the renovation teams for their houses.

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EP5  Street Appeal Challenge
Jul. 28,2011
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Street Appeal Challenge

With keys for the last two remaining houses up for grabs, the ‘Street Appeal’ Challenge stakes were high. Contestants arrived at the warehouse to find a row full of houses with lifeless facades and dirt yards. Breaking off into pairs and picking houses, the Teams had four hours to transform their property frontage into something appealing to a buyer. With a striking black and white colour scheme, Michael and Fiona were voted the winners by the Challenge’s guest judges – 250 members of the general public. To decide who would get first pick of the remaining keys they competed in a Flat Pack Challenge, won by Michael. He decided to go with the Fibro Cottage, leaving Fiona to take The Shop.

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Street Appeal Challenge

With keys for the last two remaining houses up for grabs, the ‘Street Appeal’ Challenge stakes were high. Contestants arrived at the warehouse to find a row full of houses with lifeless facades and dirt yards. Breaking off into pairs and picking houses, the Teams had four hours to transform their property frontage into something appealing to a buyer. With a striking black and white colour scheme, Michael and Fiona were voted the winners by the Challenge’s guest judges – 250 members of the general public. To decide who would get first pick of the remaining keys they competed in a Flat Pack Challenge, won by Michael. He decided to go with the Fibro Cottage, leaving Fiona to take The Shop.

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EP4  Car Parts Challenge
Jul. 27,2011
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Car Parts Challenge

With another house key up for grabs, the action kicked off with a White Room ‘Car Wars’ Challenge. Teams of three were required to renovate a room based around a car obtained from the wrecker’s yard, incorporating as much of the car into their design as possible. The ideas all showed immense creativity, but it was the Formula One-inspired executive suite produced by Peter, Chris, Lisa, Laura, Tina, Christie and Samantha that won the judges' vote, sending them through to the Basic Skills Challenge. The first round was wallpapering, with Peter, Chris and Lisa the standout performers. The final round saw the trio painting walls, which had to be completed to the judges’ satisfaction. It was a closely fought battle, but Peter narrowly took the win, and selected the keys to the Half-Done House.

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Car Parts Challenge

With another house key up for grabs, the action kicked off with a White Room ‘Car Wars’ Challenge. Teams of three were required to renovate a room based around a car obtained from the wrecker’s yard, incorporating as much of the car into their design as possible. The ideas all showed immense creativity, but it was the Formula One-inspired executive suite produced by Peter, Chris, Lisa, Laura, Tina, Christie and Samantha that won the judges' vote, sending them through to the Basic Skills Challenge. The first round was wallpapering, with Peter, Chris and Lisa the standout performers. The final round saw the trio painting walls, which had to be completed to the judges’ satisfaction. It was a closely fought battle, but Peter narrowly took the win, and selected the keys to the Half-Done House.

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EP3  Off-Site Challenge
Jul. 26,2011
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Off-Site Challenge

The contestants competed in an Off-Site Challenge, all except for Joanne and Luke, who already held house keys. Split into two Teams – Black and Gold – each worked on renovating houses that carried the same purchase price. Whichever Team was able to add the most value to their house in a day would win their captain (Kathy for the Blacks, Jason H for the Golds) pick of the keys to the remaining houses. The captain of the losing Team would sit out the following Challenge, and have to pick a fellow member to join them. Both Teams produced exceptional results, but the Golds managed to add $30,000 more value to their property. Jason H chose the keys to the Weatherboard, while Kathy selected Bob to join her on the sidelines for the next Challenge.

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Off-Site Challenge

The contestants competed in an Off-Site Challenge, all except for Joanne and Luke, who already held house keys. Split into two Teams – Black and Gold – each worked on renovating houses that carried the same purchase price. Whichever Team was able to add the most value to their house in a day would win their captain (Kathy for the Blacks, Jason H for the Golds) pick of the keys to the remaining houses. The captain of the losing Team would sit out the following Challenge, and have to pick a fellow member to join them. Both Teams produced exceptional results, but the Golds managed to add $30,000 more value to their property. Jason H chose the keys to the Weatherboard, while Kathy selected Bob to join her on the sidelines for the next Challenge.

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EP1  The 48 Hour Challenge
Jul. 24,2011
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The 48 Hour Challenge

26 Renovators contestants – the Jacks and Jills of all trades – arrived at the warehouse to be greeted by host Brendan Moar and judges Robyn Holt, Peter Ho and Barry Du Bois. Introduced to six houses from hell, the hopefuls learnt that the first selection would be awarded to the best performer of the first Challenge – which then arrived on the back of a truck. The contestants were given 48 hours to renovate the dilapidated house in question, inside and out. Phil adopted the role of project manager, dividing the troops into their areas of expertise and setting them to work. The house was completed on time, and spectacularly, with the judges giving special mentions to Keenan, Michael, Peter and Natalia. Joanne was judged to have contributed the most overall, giving her first pick of the houses, as she choose the Sixties Suburban.

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The 48 Hour Challenge

26 Renovators contestants – the Jacks and Jills of all trades – arrived at the warehouse to be greeted by host Brendan Moar and judges Robyn Holt, Peter Ho and Barry Du Bois. Introduced to six houses from hell, the hopefuls learnt that the first selection would be awarded to the best performer of the first Challenge – which then arrived on the back of a truck. The contestants were given 48 hours to renovate the dilapidated house in question, inside and out. Phil adopted the role of project manager, dividing the troops into their areas of expertise and setting them to work. The house was completed on time, and spectacularly, with the judges giving special mentions to Keenan, Michael, Peter and Natalia. Joanne was judged to have contributed the most overall, giving her first pick of the houses, as she choose the Sixties Suburban.

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Synopsis

The Renovators is an Australian competitive reality renovation game show that premiered on Network Ten on 24 July 2011. The basic premise consists of 26 contestants who initially compete to become the head renovator of six run-down houses in the suburbs of Sydney, with challenges and eliminations taking place whilst the renovations are in progress. The last remaining contestant responsible for the property that has made the most profit when sold at auction wins the series. Network Ten announced in August 2011 that it had commissioned a second season of the series, but indicated that it would modify the program's format in order to address poor ratings, but to date no second season has been produced.

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Brendan Moar ,Robyn Holt ,Peter Ho

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Mark Barlin

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