A $100,000 prize is up for grabs for Chris Brown’s dream home contestants
With the premiere of Dream Home on Sunday night, Channel Seven’s adored veteran made a successful comeback to television.
Though Chris’s inherent charm was evident in the first episode of this reality renovation program, a lot of viewers couldn’t help but recognize a familiar plot.
Those who are keen observers instantly noted that Dream Home is a lot like House Rules, a comparable series that ran on Channel Seven for eight seasons beginning in 2013.
“Dream Home is basically an upgraded version of House Rules… with a better-looking host,” one viewer on X put it succinctly.
“Dream Home = rebranded House Rules,” said another observer, and “Exactly my thoughts,” added still another. Does anything differ at all? Some remarked that the new program lacked drama.
Really? Room division without any drama? That will persist for what length of time? Hopeful admirer said, “Fingers crossed.”
Not all of the viewers were as taken with the changes; one said, “Why would those girls think a teenage BOY would want an ornate ceiling!?”
Seven has already extended Dream Home for a second season despite the conflicting ratings. Six couples renovate one other’s homes room by room in this reality show, which is based on a popular New Zealand concept.
Chris will be joined as judges for the first series by interior designer Rosie Morley, buyer’s agent Simon Cohen, and renovator Lana Taylor.
The competitors, who are competing for a $100,000 cash prize, are taking on houses ranging from run-down weatherboard suburbia pads to crammed ancient brick homes with outdated features and tiny backyards.