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House Rules’ Chiara and David go from the tent to the top of the leaderboard

House Rules’ Chiara and David go from the tent to the top of the leaderboard

House Rules’ Josh and Brandon pass their bonus room test

House Rules’ Josh and Brandon pass their bonus room test

The constant pressure takes its toll on House Rules’ Chiara and David

The constant pressure takes its toll on House Rules’ Chiara and David

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The House Rules teams are thrown a curve ball

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House Rules’ Mel and Dave reveal the truth about the tent

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The threat of snakes scares the House Rules teams

Mel and Dave fail their bonus room on House Rules

Mel and Dave fail their bonus room on House Rules

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The tables turn on Kristie and Leigh

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David’s shock exit from House Rules

House Rules’ Chiara and David accuse Mel and Dave of game playing

House Rules’ Chiara and David accuse Mel and Dave of game playing

See what House Rules contestants Mel and Dave's Gold Coast home looks likes now

See what House Rules contestants Mel and Dave's Gold Coast home looks likes now

Cheating scandal rocks House Rules

Cheating scandal rocks House Rules

House Rules stars Kate and Harry confirm split

House Rules stars Kate and Harry confirm split

House Rules' Jess reveals her father passed away

House Rules' Jess reveals her father passed away

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House Rules: Meet the teams

Hammers at the ready! - by Alexandra McCarthy
  • 26 Apr 2018
House Rules: Meet the teams

Reality renovation series House Rules is back for its sixth season and there's a whole new bunch of people ready to take on the challenge. Get to know the seven brave teams before they hit your screens... 

Chiara & David, WA

Stay-at-home mum and hairdresser Chiara, 32, describes her marriage to fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) worker hubby David, 38, as “explosive.” “I dare say there will be ups and downs,” she said. The couple, who have three kids, Seth, 8, Taya, 6, and Ellie Mae, 3, are ready for a change in their “old, run-down” brick home. “[The] bathroom is falling apart, [the] kitchen is so small and there is no room at all in this house,” David said.

Chiara and David

Spirited spouses Chiara and David.

Kim & Michelle, NSW

At 59 years old, sales assistant Kim worries that her age could be a 
disadvantage. “I am the oldest in the competition,” she said. But, her daughter and teammate Michelle, 27, doesn’t think so. When asked what her strength will be, Michelle replied, “My Mum.” Michelle, mum to daughters Bella, 7, and Aaliyah, 6, is more worried about the work. “I am going to struggle with the lack of sleep and the physical tasks.”

Kim and Michelle

Mother and daughter duo Kim and Michelle.

Mel & Dave, QLD

Married couple Mel and Dave, who have been together for 15 years, both know who wears the pants in their relationship: Mel. 
“With Dave working away [as a FIFO driller on a coal-seam gas 
site] for the majority 
of our relationship, 
I have become too independent and take on everything on my own,” she said. This could ultimately be their undoing in the competition: not! Mel believes her “biggest challenge [in House Rules] will be to let go 
of sole responsibility 
of problems and allow Dave to help me.”  The couple, who are parents of sons Westin, 5, and Billy, 3, do have one thing on their side: they’re both extremely determined. “I am very competitive,” Dave said. “I can make a game out of anything. Growing up with two brothers, everything was a competition.”

Mel & Dave

Mel is the boss in this relationship!

Kristie & Leigh, VIC

Melbourne-based couple Kristie, 36, and Leigh, 34, have a slight advantage in the competition. “My husband is 
a chippy,” said Kristie. “And we have 
built before. We’ve also helped our sister-in-law and brother-in-law build, too.” A stay-at-home mum to Kobe, 6, 
and Billie, 3, Kristie thinks that their relationship won’t be affected by the stress of House Rules. “Our marriage 
is very strong and always will be,” she 
said. “We understand the pressure the show puts on you but can see past 
that.” The couple, who enjoy surfing 
in their downtime, are sure to stir up some trouble. “We’re competitive, 
very competitive,” Kristie said. Leigh 
adds: “We’re here to do whatever 
it takes to win.”

Kristie and Leigh

Leigh and Kristie are sure to make waves in the competition.

Mandy & Toad, NSW

Dairy farmer Toad, 32, and his beauty-therapist fiancée, Mandy, 28, are confident that House Rules won’t strain their relationship. “We came as a team and we will leave as a team,” Toad said. For Mandy, leaving their 1-year-olds, Lenny and Layla, will be the toughest part. “We haven’t spent any time away from our twins in the past year, so this will be challenging for us,” she said.

Mandy and Toad

Team players Toad and Mandy.

Josh & Brandon, QLD

Born just 18 months apart, brothers Josh, 23, (bottom left) and Brandon, 21, are also best friends. 
The boys, who hail from country Queensland, are excited about having their home renovated 
by the other teams. “This will be the biggest thing to hit Maryborough since sliced bread!” Josh said. While both Josh and Brandon are carpenters, they aren’t completely confident 
in their styling skills. “We have absolutely no decorating or styling experience,” said Brandon. “To be honest, I’ve never even bought a piece
 of furniture before.”

Josh and Brandon

Novice brothers Josh and Brandon.

Jess & Jared, SA

Teacher Jess, 25, refuses to move in 
with her former professional AFL player boyfriend, Jared, 28, until his “lad pad” 
is renovated. “Each room has its issues from mould to leaking ceilings,” she said. “The bathroom is beyond repair with cracked shower screens, blocked drains and no toilet door!” Jared is more concerned about leaving his pet pooch. “I think I will struggle being away from my dog,” he said.

Jess and Jared

Young guns Jess and Jared.

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The threat of snakes scares the House Rules teams

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Mel and Dave fail their bonus room on House Rules

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The tables turn on Kristie and Leigh

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David’s shock exit from House Rules

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House Rules’ Chiara and David accuse Mel and Dave of game playing

See what House Rules contestants Mel and Dave's Gold Coast home looks likes now

See what House Rules contestants Mel and Dave's Gold Coast home looks likes now

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Cheating scandal rocks House Rules

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