Viewers Roast My Reno Rules Premiere as Temu Block

My Reno Rules premiered on Tuesday night and it's already dividing viewers, with some branding the new series a pale imitation of The Block.

Fronted by Dr , and featuring billionaire Block bidder Adrian Portelli, the program promises high-stakes reno drama, big personalities and an eye-watering cash prize for the winning team. 

But for some viewers, the show didn't quite deliver what they were expecting and they took to social media to share their frustration.

'The show was disappointing. Definitely not the same calibre as The Block,' one viewer sniped and a second added: 'The Temu Block'. 

'Seven's My Reno Rules is to Nine's The Block what Seven's Australian Spartan was to Nine's Australian Ninja Warrior,' someone else wrote. 

Another sniped that the show's format was not as engaging as its competitor, writing: 'Hard to say you're taking on The Block when only one team gets 100k and the rest go home with donuts!' 

'Too many ads. I'm done,' another added.

However, others were fans of the new show, with one person describing it 'great', and another saying the cast were 'hilarious'. 

The launch comes after Portelli's very public fallout with The Block, which he previously

Now, he's back in the reno arena, fronting a format that sees two teams of two take on two separate houses in a bid to impress a judging panel featuring design expert Neale Whitaker, buyer's agent boss Simon Cohen, and interior stylist Julia Green.

'Expect the unexpected from Adrian, as he ensures motivation levels on the building site match his expectations, in a way that only he can,' a Channel Seven press release teased ahead of launch. 

'Suffice to say, lives will be transformed, futures secured, and teams left speechless.'

Episode one introduced viewers to the competing teams and their properties, with Portelli and Dr Chris overseeing proceedings as the contestants got their first taste of the challenge ahead.

House One is being tackled by Emma and Michelle - dubbed the fiery 'Maltese Terriers' - alongside Nathan and Julia. House Two features Franky and Isaac, plus newlyweds Mitch and Shaz.