After the first season wrapped in June, Portelli told New Idea that he believed the format was strong and could be expanded. However, he stopped short of confirming that another season had been ordered.
“We’ll just go back to the drawing board. We’ll have a meeting and see if it’s viable to run a season two,” he said.
There is a strong case for another run. Seven said the debut season reached 5.3 million Australians and ranked as the number one new entertainment series on commercial free-to-air television at the time.
The season averaged 755,000 total TV viewers, including 199,000 on 7plus. Its grand finale drew a national total TV audience of 719,000, won its timeslot and finished 13 per cent above the first episode.
What Could Change In A Second Season?
Portelli's biggest criticism was the scheduling. Season one aired once a week in lengthy episodes, which he felt made it harder for viewers to stay invested.
He suggested the renovation competition could work better spread across two nights, giving audiences more time with the contestants without asking them to settle in for one extra-long episode each week.
The live finale delivered exactly the sort of spectacle Seven would have hoped for. Mitch and Shaz won the $1 million grand prize, while two viewers each chose $2 million in cash instead of one of the renovated homes.
Seven's Upfront Should Bring A Definitive Answer
Fans may not have too much longer to wait. Seven's 2027 upfront is scheduled for the week of 11 November in Sydney, when the network is expected to reveal its major programming plans for next year.
If My Reno Rules is returning in 2027, the upfront is the most likely place for Seven to announce it. Until then, season two remains unconfirmed, even if the ratings give Seven reason to consider another renovation and Portelli is clearly willing to head back to the building site.
