Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of creativity and resilience when Budget Battlers premieres on Wednesday, December 4, at 8.30 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Hosted by former Block favourites, Jess Eva and Norm Hogan, this new series tackles full-blown makeovers with an unprecedented challenge: transforming four different Aussie homes in four weeks on the tightest budget yet seen on Australian television.
As inflation, soaring living costs and interest rate increases keep the idea of home renovation out of reach for many, Budget Battlers arrives to prove that dreams can still come true – on a budget.
The Budget Battlers team gears up with just $10,000 per home, a group of selfless volunteers and only five working days, to inspire viewers with jaw-dropping transformations, changing the lives of those who need it the most.
In the season premiere, Jess and Norm meet Tim, a father of four who is always ready to lend a hand, expecting nothing in return. Despite his selfless nature and long hours on the farm, Tim has neglected the most important thing – his own home. Now is the time for the Budget Battlers team to step in.
As the series unfolds, viewers will meet Sandra, a resilient single mother of three. In February, 2024, Sandra’s world was turned upside down when hail lashed the small Gippsland town of Mirboo North, destroying houses and tearing down trees, leaving a trail of destruction.
The Budget Battlers team heads to the coastal suburb of Yorkeys Knob, outside Cairns, where Gordon and Tricia lost everything when ex-tropical cyclone Jasper made landfall on December 13, 2023. They get a much-needed helping hand as Jess and Norm take on the monumental challenge of restoring their home for good.
The season culminates in an emotional finale, where the team rallies around Jack and Shae, who also lost their home in the 2023 cyclone. Among the many challenges the team faces as the days tick down to the final reveal are tight deadlines and the need for last-minute supplies to transform the damaged house into a welcoming family home.
With a new house to renovate each episode, Budget Battlers highlights the heart and determination of struggling everyday Australians, who deserve a helping hand. At its core is the unshakeable belief that, with tenacious spirit, even the most ambitious renovation goals can be achieved with a willing attitude – and with a little help.
Budget Battlers is produced by Northlight Productions and the 9Network.