Lego Masters (Australian TV series)

Lego Masters is an Australian reality television show based on the British series of the same name in which teams compete to build the best Lego project. It is hosted by Hamish Blake and judged by Lego designer Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught. The series premiered on 28 April 2019 on Nine Network.[1]

For the current season, see Lego Masters (Australian season 2).

Lego Masters
GenreReality
Presented byHamish Blake
JudgesRyan "The Brickman" McNaught
Country of originAustralia
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Production location(s)Melbourne Showgrounds
Running time90 mins (including ads)
Production company(s)Endemol Shine Australia
Release
Original networkNine Network
Picture format
Audio formatStereo
Original release28 April 2019 –
present
External links
Website

Format

The series pits eight teams of two who work to overcome a variety of different challenges, focusing primarily on three criteria; storytelling ability, technical abilities and overall aesthetic. Outside of this criteria, the contestants have free rein on what tasks they wish to undertake for the challenges.

Each episode primarily consists of two challenges; an advantage challenge and an elimination challenge. The two best teams of the day are called forward, in which the judge will award one team with a victory.

In advantage challenges, contestants battle it out to either gain an advantage in the next elimination challenge, such as extra time, or gain immunity from an elimination challenge.

In elimination challenges, much alike the two tops teams, the judge critically analyse all aspects of the builds against the main criteria, but also select the bottom two teams. The Judge is then tasked with choosing which team will be eliminated from the competition.

Each team is eliminated until three teams remain for the finale build, in which the last three teams are given "free rein" to choose whatever they wish to impress the judges, and 250 members of the public.

The team who wins the series will receive $100,000 AUD and a specially made Lego Masters Australia 20XX trophy.

Not every team in the series have a relation, some teams are generally family or friends, however some teams have been paired up with each other due to single applications.

Production

Auditions for the series opened in June 2018, however no network had commissioned it at that time, filming would take place between October and December.[2] The series was commissioned in July 2018 by the Nine Network,[3][4] The series was officially confirmed at Nine's Upfronts in October 2018, also announcing the series will be hosted Hamish Blake.[5][6]

The first season was sponsored by Lego, Honda, Kmart and The a2 Milk Company.[7]

Due to the success of the series, In May 2019 the series was renewed for a second season which will film later in 2019 set to air in 2020.[8][9] On 16 October 2019, the second season was officially confirmed at Nine's upfronts.[10] The second season began airing on 19 April 2020.[11]

The second season was sponsored by Lego, Honda, Kmart & Wonder Bread.[12]

Series overview
Season Episodes Originally aired Result
Season premiere Season finale Winning team Prize
1
 9 28 April 2019 14 May 2019 Henry & Cade $100,000
2
 11 19 April 2020 18 May 2020 Jackson & Alex

Season details

Season 1 (2019)
Main article: Lego Masters (Australian season 1)

The first season aired on 28 April 2019 and ended on 14 May 2019. The season was won by Henry and Cade and received $100,000 in prize money.[13]

Team Ages Relationship Status
Henry & Cade 37 & 35 "Team Dad" Winners
David & G (Gerhard) 33 & 52 Workmates Runners-up
Jordan & Miller 19 & 20 Childhood best mates Third Place
Bilsy (Adam) & Kale 34 & 41 Lego Enthusiasts Eliminated
(Challenge 8)
Jimmy & Maddy 36 & 29 Married Eliminated
(Challenge 7)
Matt & Lyn 17 & 71 Grandson & Grandmother Eliminated
(Challenge 6)
Dinushi & Gayan 34 & 36 Friends Eliminated
(Challenge 4)
Marielle & Kaitlyn 28 & 20 Design Gurus Eliminated
(Challenge 3)

Season 2 (2020)
Main article: Lego Masters (Australian season 2)

The second season began airing on 19 April 2020 and ended on 18 May 2020. The season was won by Jackson and Alex and received $100,000 in prize money.[14]

Team Ages Relationship/
Occupation1		 Status
Jackson & Alex 29 & 29 High School Friends Winners
Damian & Andrew 43 & 49 Best Mates Runners-up
Trent & Josh 38 & 27 Accountant &
Primary School Chaplain		 Third Place
Dannii & Tim 26 & 25 Married Eliminated
(Challenge 10)
Jennifer & Jodie 31 & 38 Researcher &
Stay-at-home Mum		 Eliminated
(Challenge 9)
Jay & Stani 42 & 41 Childhood Best Friends Eliminated
(Challenge 6)
Summer & Iona 19 & 18 Childhood Best Friends Eliminated
(Challenge 4)
Annie & Runa 30 & 29 Lego Loving Friends Eliminated
(Challenge 3)

Viewership
Season Episodes Premiere Finale Source
Premiere date Premiere
ratings		 Rank Finale date Finale ratings
(Grand final)		 Rank Finale ratings
(Winner announced)		 Rank
1 9 28 April 2019 1.377 #1 14 May 2019 1.249 #2 1.493 #1 [15][16]
2 11 19 April 2020 1.239 #2 18 May 2020 1.219 #3 1.462 #1 [17][18]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominee Result
2019 AACTA Awards[19] Best Entertainment Program Lego Masters Won
2020 Realscreen Awards[20] Best Competition: Quiz or Game Show Lego Masters Won

References
  1. Knox, David (15 April 2019). "Airdate: Lego Masters". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. Knox, David (21 June 2018). "Auditions: LEGO Masters". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. Knox, David (3 July 2018). "LEGO Masters confirmed for Nine". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  4. "Nine Commissions Lego Masters For Australia". nineentertainmentco.com.au. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  5. Knox, David (17 October 2018). "Upfronts 2019: Nine: SeaChange, Australian Open, Lego Masters, Bad Mothers". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  6. "Nine 2019 Upfront: Lego Masters Provides Point Of Difference To Nine's Other Consistent Reality Formats". nineentertainmentco.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  7. Mcdonnell, Josh (24 April 2019). "Nine reveals sponsors for debut season of Lego Masters". Adnews. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  8. Blackiston, Hannah (13 May 2019). "Nine renews Lego Masters for a second season". Mumbrella. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  9. "Apply to be part of Lego Masters second season". Nine. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  10. Knox, David (16 October 2019). "Upfronts 2020: Nine: Informer 3838, Halifax, returning reality juggernauts". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  11. Knox, David (31 March 2020). "Returning: Lego Masters". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  12. Cheik-Hussein, Mariam (17 April 2020). "Nine's Lego Masters returns with big brand partnerships". Adnews. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  13. Ryan, Aine (14 May 2019). "'LEGO Masters' 2019: Henry and Cade win, reveal how they'll spend $100,000 prize money". nine.com.au. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  14. Gavin, Rachael (18 May 2020). "'It's pretty surreal': Jackson and Alex win LEGO Masters 2020". nine.com.au. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  15. Knox, David (29 April 2019). "Sunday 28 April 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  16. Knox, David (15 May 2019). "Tuesday 14 May 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  17. Knox, David (20 April 2020). "Sunday 19 April 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  18. Knox, David (19 May 2020). "Monday 18 May 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  19. "2019 AACTA Awards". Tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  20. Knox, David (30 January 2020). "Lego Masters Australia wins US award". tvtonight.com.au. TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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