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House Rules winners Pete and Courtney reveal personal tragedy

The grand final challenge was difficult in more ways than one - by Milly Haddrick
  • 01 Aug 2019

Season seven House Rules winners Pete and Courtney have revealed the final day of the grand final challenge would have been Courtney's Nanna's birthday. 

WATCH: House Rules winners Pete and Courtney chat to The Morning Show

Taking to Instagram this afternoon, the dance teachers paid special tribute to 'Nanna,' and revealed how they were able to persevere in one of the toughest challenges on House Rules.

"Fun fact: The final day of the grand final challenge - AKA the toughest and biggest day of our House Rules experience, it would have been my Nanna’s birthday," the couple began. 

"She was the most inspiring soul whose grace would make fireworks. We had such a sense of calmness on that chaotic day and I am certain it’s because Nanna was there." 

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Fun fact: The final day of the grand final challenge - AKA the toughest and biggest day of our House Rules experience, it would have been my Nanna's birthday. She was the most inspiring soul whose grace would make fireworks. We had such a sense of calmness on that chaotic day and I am certain it's because Nanna was there. Our words on the en-suite wall "You look amazing Darling" is something she would say and it felt so appropriate to add to our zone for a touch of heart and soul. (We LOVE that Wendy loved it as much as we did!) This wonder of a woman was Maid of Honour at our wedding too! My heart smiles whenever I say her name and looking at these memories just gives me all the emotions. Love you Nanna, we miss you 🖤 #nanna #love #ourangel #youlookamazingdarling

The House Rules victors revealed they incorporated a special nod to their family member during their final challenge. 

"Our words on the en-suite wall “You look amazing Darling” is something she would say and it felt so appropriate to add to our zone for a touch of heart and soul." 

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....and the scores are in 🤞🤞🤞 - @timmatau @lisaandyau @shayncarlyau @alexkatie @mikaelaelizaau @johgriggs7 @channel7 @houserules @carolynburnsmcc - #grandfinal #finale #GotheGully #houserules #houseruleson7 #houserules2019

The couple ended their loving post by calling their maid of honour, a 'wonder': "This wonder of a woman was Maid of Honour at our wedding too!

"My heart smiles whenever I say her name and looking at these memories just gives me all the emotions. 

"Love you Nanna, we miss you 🖤" 

The Victorian couple took out the seventh season of the Seven reno show, beating competition-leading brothers Tim and Mat by just two points to pocket $250,000 prize money.

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