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

: 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 House Rules : Season 8 Episode 1

For more details on the contestants and full episode recaps, you can refer to the resources available on Apple TV and IMDb . House Rules (TV Series 2013– ) - Episode list - IMDb : Former judge Jamie Durie stepped into the

Eight couples began the season, though only six would eventually travel the country to renovate each other's homes. House Rules (TV Series 2013– ) - Episode

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

The premiere marked the debut of several new series regulars following the departure of long-time host Johanna Griggs and judge Wendy Moore .