Meet all the contestants hoping to win big on My Reno Rules 2026

This mother-daughter duo from Queensland describe themselves as “Maltese terriers” and are ready to turn up the heat on the show.

Emma runs an interior design, property development and creative studio, and Michelle, who has been part of many home builds, works in the beauty industry.

Unafraid to get their hands dirty, they’re ready to win the judges over with the luxe, bold and bougie renovations.

“I love combining strong architectural forms with refined finishes to make a statement,” Emma said.

For Emma, she would love to use the prize money to help her mother. Michelle would love to leave her full-time job and potentially start her own business or even go into business with her daughter.

“My game plan is simple: plan, plan and plan. I’m extremely organised and detail-focused, which gives me an edge in a fast-paced environment like this,” Emma said.

“And I will trust my instincts and always think strategically about time, budget and impact.”

Nathan and Julia have three daughters together and describe the show’s grand prize as a “game-changer” for their family.

“It will buy me the most precious thing in life: less time spent working and more time with the kids,” Nathan, who is an electrician by trade, said.

Julia, who is a stay-at-home mum but also works three jobs, hopes to “wipe” their debt and afford her more time with her children.

Both 34 and competitive, the Victorians are ready to tackle the show head-on.

Julia, who might seem a little bossy, also plans to bring the skills she has learned from her husband to the show.

“We plan to be smart and be good people. Nathan and I are here to win, but we’re not going to be those cutthroat people who sacrifice everything to get ahead,” she shared.

“We can be tough competitors without losing our moral compass.”

Best mates Franky, 38, and Isaac, 23, might not have much renovating experience under their belts, but they make up for it with their collective determination and humour.

Hailing from Melbourne, they have worked together for years in Franky’s AV business before Isaac became a junior foreman.

When it comes to style, Franky prefers modern designs, greens, browns and beige. On the other hand, his best mate opts for contemporary finishes, preferring earthy tones.

As for their approach to the competition?

“We’re going to take the competition day by day and just put one foot in front of the other,” Franky said.

The dynamic duo hope to win life-changing prizes for their families.

“I’d love to buy a home to host big fat Greek BBQs for all my family,” Franky said. “I’d also help my mum, dad and brother because they’ve done so much for me.”

“l would simply put the money toward buying a house for my fiancée and me,” Isaac added. “A head start like that would allow us to start a family at a young age.”

Queensland newlyweds Mitch and Shaz are competing to secure a brighter future for their family.

The parents of 13-year-old son Lenny want to give him everything he deserves. With cost-of-living pressures, budgets are tight for them, so

Mitch plans to bring his experience as a landscape project manager, and Shaz will bring her know-how in running an interior design company to the show. However, the pair have little renovating experience, but are determined to give it their best.

So, how does the laidback duo plan to tackle the show, which is their biggest challenge yet?

Simply with the motto, “If Shaz can dream it, Mitch can do it!”

Not only that, but according to Shaz, they plan to “take each day as it comes and enjoy the ride, there’s no game plan as such”.

They plan to support each other throughout the competition, hope to win, and use the money for their mortgage.