Recap | My Reno Rules on Channel 7 judges’ brutal takedown – My Reno Rules judges deliver brutal feedback on Emma and Michelle’s ensuite.
Tonight on My Reno Rules: Tensions reached breaking point as Emma and Michelle faced devastating criticism from the judges over their controversial ensuite reveal, with Julia Green branding the space “one of the worst bathrooms” she had ever seen.
The emotional judging session saw the mother-daughter duo left shattered after a week of mounting pressure, difficult time constraints and a bold design gamble that failed to pay off.
Julia did not hold back in her assessment of their ensuite, saying: “It was so much to process. I have no idea where this black tile came from.” She continued: “I cannot see that reflected in anything else throughout the whole house. It was big, blocky, dark, drab.”
Fellow judge Simon Cohen echoed the criticism, describing the room as “very poor” and admitted he struggled to find anything positive.
Neale Whitaker also questioned the design direction, warning the pair earlier in the week that the black tiled nib walls would “feel like a dark tomb,” saying the black tile was the wrong choice .
Despite strong feedback on their study, Emma and Michelle received a total score of 21.5 out of 30, leaving them at the bottom of the leaderboard and emotionally drained.
“We’re very deflated at the moment,” Michelle admitted following the judging. Emma also struggled with the harsh feedback, saying: “Words are super hurtful. Words stick.”
After receiving heavy criticism in previous weeks, Franky and Isaac stunned the judges with a dramatic turnaround that earned them the highest score of the series so far – including the series’ first perfect 10 from Neale.
“Gentlemen. This was a huge change from last week’s bedroom,” Simon said. “You not only took on board what we suggested, but you dared to be different.”
Neale was equally impressed, declaring: “I can’t think of the last time I saw such a leap forward in such a short space of time. It’s extraordinary.”
Franky and Isaac finished the night with a massive 28.5 out of 30, rocketing to the top of the leaderboard.
Meanwhile, Mitch and Shaz continued their strong run with the judges praising their bold use of colour and confident styling in their parent’s lounge, ensuite and study.
Julia said: “The personality you’re injecting into these homes is infectious, and I’m here for the ride,” before adding: “Honestly, I’d give you a job in my business.”
Nathan and Julia also received mixed feedback throughout the night, with their hallway dividing the judges.
Julia criticised the space as “beige on beige territory”, while Simon said the Venetian plaster wall “looked like pumice stone.” However, Neale defended the couple’s minimalist approach, saying: “I disagree with my fellow judges. I liked your hallway.”
At the end of the night’s judging, Mitch and Shaz remained on top of the overall leaderboard with 50 points, closely followed by Franky and Isaac on 49.
With the competition now officially halfway through and $1 million on the line, emotions are running high as teams head into the final interior renovation challenge next week.
| My Reno Rules Episode 4 – Judges’ Scores | ||||
| Team | Neale Whitaker | Julia Green | Simon Cohen | Total |
| Franky and Isaac Master bedroom, WIR and entrance | 10 | 9.5 | 9 | 28.5 |
| Mitch and Shaz Parent’s lounge, ensuite and study | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 25 |
| Nathan and Julia Master bedroom, WIR and entrance | 8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 23 |
| Emma and Michelle Parent’s lounge, ensuite and study | 7 | 7.5 | 7 | 21.5 |
| My Reno Rules Leaderboard | |
| Mitch and Shaz | 50 |
| Franky and Isaac | 49 |
| Nathan and Julia | 45.5 |
| Emma and Michelle | 42 |
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Recap | My Reno Rules on Channel 7 judges’ brutal takedown
