Renovation pressure hits new highs in Episode 3 of Holiday Home Makeover with Rachel & Ryan, airing Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and streaming on 9Now, as the former Block duo take on three guest bedrooms and a work-from-home hub—all while the budget tightens and building setbacks mount.
Shot on the South Coast of New South Wales, the new build marks the biggest gamble yet for Rachel and Ryan, who’ve gone all in—literally mortgaging everything—for a 14-week sprint to transform a coastal property into their dream getaway.
Episode 3 throws the spotlight on design execution under pressure. The couple, now parents of three, are juggling family life with mounting reno curveballs as they push to deliver on both style and function. This week’s rooms will be judged by a rotating crew of interiors influencers including Rebecca and Alliera (@HaAusDesign), Amy and Roy (@CheckThisView), plus returning tastemakers Jono (@Jono.Fleming) and Simone Matthews (SoulHomeAus).
The eight-part format leans into both aspirational lifestyle content and the high-stakes decision-making familiar to fans of The Block, but keeps the camera tight on Rachel and Ryan as they test their design instincts—and patience—against real-world constraints.
New episodes premiere Saturdays in primetime on Channel 9, with full catch-up available on 9Now.
