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Home of the Year is returning to RTÉ with TWO new judges

RTÉ’s Home of the Year is returning for a seventh series, with two new judges at the helm.

Following the departure of Deirdre Whelan and Peter Crowley, returning judge Hugh Wallace will be joined by interior designer Suzie Mc Adam and architect Amanda Bone.

Addressing the departure of Deirdre and Peter, RTÉ said in a statement: “After five and two years respectively as judges on Home of the Year, interior designer Deirdre Whelan and architect Peter Crowley will be taking a step back from the television series.”

“Both Deirdre and Peter have decided to take a break from television to concentrate on their family and work lives. RTÉ and ShinAwil would like to thank Deirdre and Peter for their time on the series and welcome new judges Suzie and Amanda on board.”

Hugh Wallace pictured with former judges Deirdre Whelan and Peter Crowley

Hugh Wallance commented: “It’s brilliant to have two new judges on board this year. Suzie and Amanda add a different dynamic to the series with their knowledge and experience.”

“Since I started presenting the show I’ve seen almost 150 homes. Every door I open I’m just so surprised – it’s just amazing to see the owners’ passion for these family homes.”

“I found this year the most extraordinary yet as I think that homeowners’ confidence has grown hugely in recent times.”

Suzie Mc Adam said: “It’s my first year as a judge on Home of the Year, I’ve been a fan of the show for many years, so I’m super excited to be a part of the judging team and also to have the privilege of discovering so many different types of homes across Ireland.”

Amanda Bone said: “Each year since the show began I’ve watched it with my mum, I’ve kept it from her that I’m a judge and I can’t wait to see her reaction! I was fascinated by how passionate people are about their homes and I was flabbergasted to discover the amount and type of work that the homeowners had carried out themselves.”

“It was great to be involved as a judge on the show this year because it provided me with an opportunity, which I otherwise might not have had, to visit and spend time in some beautiful spaces which was very uplifting and badly needed!”

Suzie Mc Adam
Amanda Bone

The new series will premiere on February 16th, and will feature 21 stunning homes in Antrim, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Down, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Louth and Westmeath.

Over 8 weeks, 21 homes will compete for the Home of the Year title in 2021.

This year’s series features a diverse mix of homes – including converted mills, a converted schoolhouse, apartments, bespoke architectural new builds, re-imagined cottages and bungalows, DIY homes, restored period homes and vernacular buildings.

Home of the Year will premiere on February 16 at 8.30pm on RTÉ One. 

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