HGTV's 'Rock the Block' Adds Celebrity Twist for Season 7

Ty Pennington teases the dynamic pairings and Vegas setting for the upcoming home design competition

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:49pm

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A striking abstract composition of bold, angular shapes in black, white, and red, conveying the competitive energy and dynamic collaborations of the upcoming 'Rock the Block' season.The new celebrity twist on HGTV's 'Rock the Block' promises an electrifying season of high-stakes home design competition.Las Vegas Today

HGTV's popular home renovation series 'Rock the Block' is returning for a seventh season with an exciting new twist - celebrity competitors. Host Ty Pennington revealed that the upcoming season, set in Las Vegas, will feature four teams of HGTV stars paired with high-profile celebrities as they transform identical homes into luxurious Sin City retreats. Pennington said he was surprised by how 'dynamic' the new team dynamics turned out to be, promising 'amazing' and 'interesting' design results as the competitors race against the clock and budget to create the highest valued home.

Why it matters

The addition of celebrity contestants to 'Rock the Block' signals HGTV's continued efforts to draw in new audiences and stay relevant in the increasingly crowded home design TV landscape. Pairing established network stars with famous names from other entertainment realms could help attract viewers who may not normally tune in, while also providing fresh creative energy and unpredictable team dynamics to the competition.

The details

For season 7, 'Rock the Block' will take place in Las Vegas, where four teams of HGTV personalities will be paired with celebrity partners. Each duo will have just 7 weeks and a $275,000 budget to transform identical single-story homes with features like private courtyards and RV garages into lavish Vegas-inspired retreats. The winning team will be the one whose home appraises for the highest value, earning them 'Rock the Block' bragging rights and having a street named after them.

  • The new season of 'Rock the Block' will premiere on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Ty Pennington

The host of 'Rock the Block' who expressed surprise at the 'dynamic' pairings of HGTV stars and celebrities for the upcoming season.

Taniya Nayak

The 'Battle on the Beach' winner who will be paired with 98 Degrees singer Drew Lachey for the new season.

Scott McGillivray

The 'Renovation Resort' star who will team up with TV personality Brooke Hogan for the competition.

Mina Starsiak Hawk

The 'Good Bones' alum who will be paired with NFL veteran Vernon Davis.

Kim Wolfe

The 'Survivor' alum who will compete alongside Bravo star Chelsea Meissner.

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What they’re saying

“I was just like, 'Wow!' I didn't expect the duos to be so dynamic, but they are. You just couldn't script this, it was just the way [that] sometimes the universe works, and you're like, wow, all these teams have turned out to be like a really good pairing.”

— Ty Pennington, Host, 'Rock the Block'

“But you've also got people who are learning, trying to find their way, working together for the first time, and they pull up some amazing stuff … and also some interesting stuff as well.”

— Ty Pennington, Host, 'Rock the Block'

“I think what's great about this season is you really see four different teams and four different takes on a Vegas sort of ranch home, single story. You've got so many different opportunities to create a great atmosphere in a city that's built on entertaining. I mean, what sort of better spot to really amp up a TV show about design [is there] than Vegas? So yeah, I love it.”

— Ty Pennington, Host, 'Rock the Block'

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the season 7 premiere of 'Rock the Block' on Monday, April 13, 2026 to see how the celebrity-infused teams fare in their Las Vegas design challenge.

The takeaway

By adding a celebrity twist to its popular home renovation competition, HGTV is aiming to draw in new viewers and keep the long-running 'Rock the Block' franchise feeling fresh and exciting. The dynamic pairings of HGTV stars and famous faces from other entertainment realms could lead to some unexpected and innovative design results as the teams race to create the most valuable Vegas-inspired home.