House Rules : Season 8 Episode 1 〈Trending〉

: The highest-scoring team was fast-tracked directly to the interior renovations phase of the competition. New Faces in Season 8

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

: 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 highest-scoring team was fast-tracked directly to

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

: While an elimination was planned for the losing team, it was cancelled after one team, Carly & Andrew, withdrew from the competition during the round.

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