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Sydney Morning Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘It's an opportunity to show some hope': Hit housing show finally lands in Australia
Like many young Australians, The Project panellist Georgie Tunny never expected to own a home. But that didn't stop her and her flatmates from obsessively watching the American reality series House Hunters, running since 1999 and more than 200 seasons, and its spin-off, House Hunters International. These days, The Project panellist is happily installed in the Melbourne house she purchased in 2021 with her fiance, singer and actor Rob Mills, and feels qualified to narrate the inaugural House Hunters Australia on Ten. 'There's a script, but I can add my own little touch,' says Tunny. 'I have sat watching House Hunters on my couch and just essentially Goggleboxing what was going on. So this felt like that. I found it so fun.' Like the original, the series follows prospective buyers as they are introduced to three listings in their desired location and price range. There's no obligation to buy, of course, but it boosts the feel-good factor if they can chant 'we bought a house!' in unison at episode's end. Much of the mild dramatic tension comes from style clashes, something to which Tunny could relate. 'Robert and I probably would have benefited from a show like House Hunters because it forces you to say exactly what you're looking for and be really upfront with each other,' she says. 'When we first started dating, Robert was into the Scandi vibe – minimalist, lots of blues and greys, not too much clutter. I am more of a maximalist when it comes to a house looking like it's been lived in. I don't want it to look like an art gallery. So we've been trying to find a middle ground. I'm introducing more colour to him – a lot more textures, and a lot more knick-knacks because I have a lot of stuff.' Although they competed together in Ten's Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition, Tunny isn't sure they would actually make such a compatible team on House Hunters: 'I think we might have killed each other.'
The Age
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘It's an opportunity to show some hope': Hit housing show finally lands in Australia
Like many young Australians, The Project panellist Georgie Tunny never expected to own a home. But that didn't stop her and her flatmates from obsessively watching the American reality series House Hunters, running since 1999 and more than 200 seasons, and its spin-off, House Hunters International. These days, The Project panellist is happily installed in the Melbourne house she purchased in 2021 with her fiance, singer and actor Rob Mills, and feels qualified to narrate the inaugural House Hunters Australia on Ten. 'There's a script, but I can add my own little touch,' says Tunny. 'I have sat watching House Hunters on my couch and just essentially Goggleboxing what was going on. So this felt like that. I found it so fun.' Like the original, the series follows prospective buyers as they are introduced to three listings in their desired location and price range. There's no obligation to buy, of course, but it boosts the feel-good factor if they can chant 'we bought a house!' in unison at episode's end. Much of the mild dramatic tension comes from style clashes, something to which Tunny could relate. 'Robert and I probably would have benefited from a show like House Hunters because it forces you to say exactly what you're looking for and be really upfront with each other,' she says. 'When we first started dating, Robert was into the Scandi vibe – minimalist, lots of blues and greys, not too much clutter. I am more of a maximalist when it comes to a house looking like it's been lived in. I don't want it to look like an art gallery. So we've been trying to find a middle ground. I'm introducing more colour to him – a lot more textures, and a lot more knick-knacks because I have a lot of stuff.' Although they competed together in Ten's Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition, Tunny isn't sure they would actually make such a compatible team on House Hunters: 'I think we might have killed each other.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My husband and I were on 'House Hunters International.' Here are 5 things that surprised me most about being on the show.
My husband and I appeared on an episode of HGTV's "House Hunters International" in 2023. As a fan of the show, I was excited to be selected and encountered lots of surprises during filming. I was surprised by how long the pre-production process was and how many takes some scenes took. It was always a dream of mine to move to Europe, so when the opportunity to relocate to Germany for work presented itself, my husband and I didn't hesitate to say yes. As I was scrolling through an expat Facebook group, I came across a dream opportunity posted by a casting director — the chance to star in an episode of HGTV's "House Hunters International." I messaged the casting director to express my interest and was given a form to apply. As an avid fan of the show, I was thrilled when we received an email stating we had been selected. Now that our episode has aired, I've had some time to reflect on what wasn't seen on camera. Here are five things that surprised me most about the filming process. The application process included several forms and a lengthy pre-filming questionnaire asking us to detail how we met, why we were moving, and what we did for work. I was also asked to send some photos to represent our story. Then, we had virtual interviews to share more about ourselves, our lives, and our apartment preferences. Luckily, this process didn't delay our move since we were concurrently filling out documents for our visas. On the first day of filming, I was informed that I'd need to maintain the same hair, makeup, and jewelry for the next three days — a detail I hadn't considered but was crucial for uniformity in the episode. I did my own hair and makeup despite hoping a professional would do it. To maintain outfit coordination for each scene and day, we took photos and were meticulous about remembering our looks. To create a 30-minute episode, my husband and I filmed for four days. However, once we began, I was surprised to learn that filming wasn't done in chronological order. For example, the apartments we saw were shown in a different order on TV than we saw them in real life. Because the director wanted our genuine reactions to the apartment showings, we weren't scripted to say, touch, or do anything. However, we did have to repeat some dialogue, movements, and expressions multiple times. There was only one camera person on the shoot, which meant we needed to retake every scene at least four times so he could capture our individual reactions and our reactions as a couple. He also had to zoom in on any details, such as us touching an object or moving our hands. For the scenes to remain consistent, we had to remember exactly where we stood, what we touched, what we said, and how we reacted. One of the best parts of the filming process was sharing our love story on camera. It was so exciting to have a big milestone in our lives documented — it's something we'll always remember. Overall, we had a great experience filming our episode. The HGTV crew and staff were kind, helpful, and sincere in their desire to showcase an accurate reflection of us as a couple and our journey relocating to Germany. This story was originally published on October 25, 2024, and most recently updated on May 14, 2025. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Find out what Wheel of Fortune fans always ask Vanna White when they meet her
'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White says fans always ask her the same question when they meet her. The 68-year-old star has been the co-host of the US game show since 1982 and for over 40 years she constantly gets asked one thing when viewers meet her in person. She revealed: "[They say], 'Can I buy a vowel?' And I love it. "And 42 years later, vowels have not changed price! $250 — no inflation!" Vanna - who has two children, 30-year-old real estate agent son Nikko, and 28-year-old tattoo artist daughter Gigi, with her ex-film producer husband George Santo Pietro - has been described as having a comforting presence, and she always aims to put the 'Wheel of Fortune' contestants at ease by telling them to "pretend like you're in your living room". Speaking about how the contenders feel on the show - which is also hosted by Ryan Seacrest - Vanna said: "People aren't familiar with TV and all the cameras we have. "There are 200 people in the audience and they don't want to make a fool of themselves on TV. And it's hard! "When you're standing at home in your living room, it's always your turn. "When you're there, the puzzle board is like 20 feet away, and, 'Oh my gosh — where am I?' "They do quite well considering the circumstances. "When I first get to work in the morning, I go in and say hello to them when they're all getting in. "I say, 'Buy vowels, don't be nervous, and pretend like you're in your living room.' "I give them a little pep talk before they go on." Vanna's own TV habits include being a regular viewer of 'House Hunters International' and ABC reality series 'The Golden Bachelor'. In an interview with she said: "I like watching 'House Hunters International'. I feel like I'm traveling. "I'm in Switzerland and Portugal and all these places — that's kind of my little escape. "I also watch 'The Golden Bachelor'. I'm taken! "I've been with my boyfriend for 15 years, but it's fun to see that, too." Vanna is in a relationship with contractor John Donaldson who she met through friends.
Perth Now
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Find out what Wheel of Fortune fans always ask Vanna White when they meet her
'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White says fans always ask her the same question when they meet her. The 68-year-old star has been the co-host of the US game show since 1982 and for over 40 years she constantly gets asked one thing when viewers meet her in person. She revealed: "[They say], 'Can I buy a vowel?' And I love it. "And 42 years later, vowels have not changed price! $250 — no inflation!" Vanna - who has two children, 30-year-old real estate agent son Nikko, and 28-year-old tattoo artist daughter Gigi, with her ex-film producer husband George Santo Pietro - has been described as having a comforting presence, and she always aims to put the 'Wheel of Fortune' contestants at ease by telling them to "pretend like you're in your living room". Speaking about how the contenders feel on the show - which is also hosted by Ryan Seacrest - Vanna said: "People aren't familiar with TV and all the cameras we have. "There are 200 people in the audience and they don't want to make a fool of themselves on TV. And it's hard! "When you're standing at home in your living room, it's always your turn. "When you're there, the puzzle board is like 20 feet away, and, 'Oh my gosh — where am I?' "They do quite well considering the circumstances. "When I first get to work in the morning, I go in and say hello to them when they're all getting in. "I say, 'Buy vowels, don't be nervous, and pretend like you're in your living room.' "I give them a little pep talk before they go on." Vanna's own TV habits include being a regular viewer of 'House Hunters International' and ABC reality series 'The Golden Bachelor'. In an interview with she said: "I like watching 'House Hunters International'. I feel like I'm traveling. "I'm in Switzerland and Portugal and all these places — that's kind of my little escape. "I also watch 'The Golden Bachelor'. I'm taken! "I've been with my boyfriend for 15 years, but it's fun to see that, too." Vanna is in a relationship with contractor John Donaldson who she met through friends.
