The Living Room (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | May 11, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Amanda Keller, Barry Du Bois, Chris Brown, Miguel Maestre |
| Products | Lifestyle television program |
| Parent | Network Ten Studios |
The Living Room is an Australian lifestyle television series presented by Amanda Keller, alongside co-hosts Barry Du Bois, Chris Brown, and Miguel Maestre. The program debuted on Network Ten on 11 May 2012, with episodes initially broadcast on Fridays at 7:30 pm. It earned the Logie Award for Most Popular Lifestyle Program for four consecutive years, from 2015 through 2018.
Following eight seasons, Network Ten temporarily discontinued the series on 30 November 2019 as part of budget reductions but aired a special Christmas episode on 20 December 2019. In March 2020, it was announced that The Living Room would be revived, now produced internally by Network Ten Studios, with a return date set for 3 July 2020.
In October 2022, Network Ten declared that the show would be put on "rest" during 2023. After Chris Brown joined the Seven Network in February 2023, Amanda Keller suggested in July that this development likely signaled the end of the series. Notably, The Living Room was absent from Ten's lineup announcements for 2024.
Format
The program focuses on lifestyle subjects including home renovations, travel, pet care advice, and culinary segments. Between 2012 and 2019, it combined live and pre-recorded content performed before a studio audience of approximately 60 attendees. These segments were produced at Network Ten Studios located in Pyrmont, Sydney.
In 2020, the show's format evolved to center each episode around assisting a single family instead of multiple unrelated features. This season was filmed in a repurposed warehouse in Newtown and did away with the live studio audience.
Presenters
| Presenter | Specialty / Role | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Keller | Host | 2012–2022 |
| Barry Du Bois | Renovation Expert | 2012–2022 |
| Chris Brown | Travel and Animal Care | 2012–2022 |
| Miguel Maestre | Culinary Expert | 2012–2022 |
Additional Contributors
| Guest Experts | Area of Expertise | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Falecki | Project Management | 2012–2019 |
| James Treble | Interior Design | 2012–2019 |
| Cherie Barber | Renovation Profitability | 2012–2019 |
| Andrew Rochford | Health Commentary | 2013 |
| Lilly Van Epen | Gardening Advice | 2013 |
| Jason Cunningham | Financial Guidance | 2013–2019 |
| Peter Walsh | Home Organization | 2013–2022 |
| Leanne Hall | Mental and Physical Wellness | 2014–2019 |
| Fabian Capomolla | Vegetable Gardening | 2014 |
| Mat Pember | Vegetable Gardening | 2014 |
| Jamie Durie | Gardening and Landscaping | 2015–2018 |
| Tiffiny Hall | Health and Wellness | 2015–2018 |
| Kyal and Kara Demmerich | Design and Renovation | 2017–2019 |
| Matt Leacy | Landscaping and Horticulture | 2019–2022 |
Chris Brown
During Chris Brown’s participation as co-host on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! filmed in South Africa, Amanda selected his temporary replacements through spins of a 'wheel of fortune.' These stand-in hosts included:
2015
- Tim Robards – Television personality known from The Bachelor Australia
- Grant Denyer – Presenter of Family Feud
- Brendan Jones – Radio co-host alongside Amanda
- Shane Jacobson – Australian actor and former co-host of Top Gear
- Colin and Justin – Scottish television presenters and interior design experts
- Ben Mingay – Actor featured in Wonderland
- Scott Tweedie – Co-host of The Loop
2016
- Jamie Durie – Landscaper, horticulturist, and television host
- Kris Smith – Model and TV personality, later participated in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2017
- Shannan Ponton – Fitness trainer on The Biggest Loser
2018
- Jamie Durie – Television presenter, landscaper, and horticulturist
- Matty Johnson – Reality television figure from The Bachelor Australia
- Kris Smith – Television personality and model
2019
Early 2019 saw no substitute hosts for Chris Brown, as The Living Room aired later due to scheduling conflicts among co-hosts. Brown was absent for two episodes while undertaking an Antarctic expedition with Greg Mortimer via Aurora Expeditions.
- Beau Ryan – Host of The Amazing Race Australia
- Robert Irwin
2020
No replacement hosts appeared for Brown when the show resumed in July, following co-host availability issues and ongoing negotiations between WTFN Entertainment and Network Ten regarding broadcast rights.
Barry Du Bois
During Barry Du Bois's cancer treatment hiatus in 2018, Amanda Keller took the initiative to arrange substitute hosts.
- Grant Denyer – Presenter of Family Feud
Logie Awards
| Year | Nominee | Award | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Living Room | Most Popular Lifestyle Program | Template:Nom |
| 2014 | The Living Room | Most Popular Lifestyle Program | Template:Nom |
| 2015 | Amanda Keller | Most Popular Presenter | Template:Nom |
| The Living Room | Most Popular Lifestyle Program | Template:Won | |
| 2016 | Amanda Keller | Most Popular Presenter | Template:Nom |
| The Living Room | Most Popular Lifestyle Program | Template:Won | |
| 2017 | The Living Room | Best Lifestyle Program | Template:Won |
| 2018 | Amanda Keller | Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television | Template:Nom |
| The Living Room | Best Lifestyle Program | Template:Won | |
| Matty Johnson | Most Popular New Talent | Template:Nom | |
| 2019 | Amanda Keller | Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television | Template:Nom |
| The Living Room | Best Lifestyle Program | Template:Nom |
See also
- List of Australian television series
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Bondi Vet: Coast to Coast
- The Renovators