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.
The programme produced by Endemol Shine won a Realscreen award for Best Competition in 2020, beating out such game shows as Celebrity Family Feud, Hollywood Game Night and Deal or No Deal, and joining the Eureka Productions produced series Holey Moley as an Australian award-winning production in the US.
Production Auditions for the series opened in June 2018, although no network had commissioned it at that time. Filming would take place between October and December. The series was commissioned in July 2018 by the Nine Network, and was officially confirmed at Nine's Upfronts in October 2018, which also announced that the series would be hosted by Hamish Blake.
The first season was sponsored by Lego, Honda, Kmart and the a2 Milk Company.
Due to the success of the series, in May 2019 the series was renewed for a second season, which was filmed in 2019 and aired in 2020. On 16 October 2019, the second season was officially confirmed at Nine's upfronts. The second season began airing on 19 April 2020. It finished airing on 18 May 2020.
The second season was sponsored by Lego, Honda, Kmart and Wonder Bread.
Auditions for the third season opened in May 2020, asking for applicants 15 years old and above. In early September 2020, it was confirmed the third season would begin filming on Monday, 5 October at Melbourne Showgrounds. On 16 September 2020, the third season was officially confirmed at Nine's 2021 upfronts. The third season began airing on 19 April 2021.
In April 2021, Nine Network renewed the series for a fourth and fifth season, with Hamish Blake set to return as host for both. In August 2021, it was announced series production would be moved from Melbourne to Sydney due to Covid border restrictions. The fourth season began airing on 18 April 2022. The series was filmed at Fox Studios Sydney (now named Disney Studios Australia).
In September 2022, the series was renewed by Nine for a fifth season which is an “All-stars” season, titled Lego Masters: Grand Masters, which features returning contestants from each previous season. The contestants were announced 28 March 2023 and the season premiered on 10 April 2023.
In September 2023, the series was renewed by Nine for a sixth season, titled Lego Masters Australia vs The World, which features four new Australian teams and four teams who have previously competed in their homelands. The contestants were announced 5 April 2024 and the season premiered on 14 April 2024.
In October 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, which will see the return of past winners and finalists vs international teams who have previously competed in their homelands. In May 2025, season seven was confirmed to premiere on 1 June 2025 and will be titled Grandmasters of the Galaxy, and the contestants also announced.
In October 2025, the series was renewed for an eighth season however it will be a limited series, it will see the return of past contestants both of Australia and international teams that will be make four trio teams and will air over four episodes. The eighth season started airing on 5 July 2026 and it finished airing on 26 July 2026.
Series overview
Season details Season 1 (2019)
The first season aired on 28 April 2019 and ended on 14 May 2019. The season was won by Henry and Cade, who received $100,000 in prize money.
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 (Challenge 8) Jimmy & Maddy 36 & 29 Married (Challenge 7) Matt & Lyn 17 & 71 Grandson & Grandmother (Challenge 6) Dinushi & Gayan 34 & 36 Friends (Challenge 4) Marielle & Kaitlyn 28 & 20 Design Gurus (Challenge 3)
Season 2 (2020)
The second season began airing on 19 April 2020 and ended on 18 May 2020. The season was won by Jackson and Alex, who received $100,000 in prize money.
Team Ages Relationship/Occupation 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 (Challenge 10) Jennifer & Jodie 31 & 38 Researcher &Stay-at-home Mum (Challenge 9) Jay & Stani 42 & 41 Childhood Best Friends (Challenge 6) Summer & Iona 19 & 18 Childhood Best Friends (Challenge 4) Annie & Runa 30 & 29 Lego Loving Friends (Challenge 3)
Season 3 (2021)
The third season began airing on 19 April 2021 and ended on 17 May 2021. The season was won by David and Gus, who received $100,000 in prize money. Team Ages Relationship/Occupation Status David & Gus 41 & 36 Project manager & engineer WinnersOwen & Scott 26 & 26 Best Friends Runners-up Ryan & Gabby 42 & 39 Primary School teacher & occupational therapist Eliminated (Challenge 7)Returned (Challenge 8)Third Place Sarah & Fleur 45 & 43 Mums (Challenge 13) Harrison & Michael 26 & 25 PhD candidate & physiotherapist (Challenge 12) Anthony & Jess 20 & 30 Hotel concierge & science communicator (Challenge 6)Returned (Challenge 8)Eliminated (Challenge 10) Amy & Dawei 33 & 33 Content creator & auditor/wedding photographer (Challenge 4 & 8) Atlanta & Jeff 25 & 28 Luxury dice consultant & enthusiastic geek (Challenge 3 & 8)
Season 4 (2022)
The fourth season began airing on 18 April 2022 and ended on 16 May 2022. The season was won by Joss and Henry, who received $100,000 (plus $50 donated by Hamish) in prize money.
Team Ages Relationship/Occupation Status Joss & Henry 23 & 20 Newy Brothers Winners Caleb & Alex 21 & 25 Law student & Makeup artist Runners-up Gene & Nick 32 & 30 Video editing best friends Third Place Rachael & Lexi 37 & 33 Auditor & Video Editor (Challenge 13) Kirsti & Daniel 44 & 42 Support worker & Web developer (Challenge 12) Paul & Trent 50 & 45 LEGO loving husbands (Challenge 10) Branko & Max 48 & 17 Father & Son (Challenge 7) Andrew & Crystal 38 & 30 Social media producer & Content creator (Challenge 4)
Season 5 (2023)
The fifth season began airing on 10 April 2023 and ended on 8 May 2023. The season was won by Scott and Owen, who received $100,000 in prize money.
Team Relationship Previous season Status Scott & Owen Best friends Season 3 runners-upWinners Joss & Henry Woodyard Brothers Season 4 winnersRunners up Alex & Caleb Campion Law student & Makeup artist Season 4 runners-up Third place Ryan & Gabby Primary School teacher & occupational therapist Season 3(Challenge 13) Andrew & Damian Best mates Season 2 runners-up(Challenge 12) David Velásquez & Gus McLaren Mates Season 3 winners (Challenge 10) Henry & Sarah Paired together Season 1 winner & Season 3 (Challenge 7) Kale & Trent Paired together Season 1 & Season 2 (Challenge 4)
Season 6 (2024)
The sixth season began airing on 14 April 2024 and ended on 7 May 2024. The season was won by USA team Krystle & Michelle, who received $100,000 in prize money.
Team Ages Relationship Country/Season Status Krystle & Michelle 36 & 44 Paired together USA: Season 1 & Season 2Winners Felix & Annalena 21 & 27 Fitness fanatic friends Germany: Season 1 WinnersRunners up Dianne & Shane 59 & 38 Mother & Son Australia Third place Ben & Eric 24 & 21 Friends Australia(Challenge 11) Peter & Ida 41 & 33 Friends Denmark: Season 2 runners-up(Challenge 10) Charlie & Haley 19 & 25 Paired together Australia (Challenge 7) Camille & Caroline 34 & 22 Siblings France: Season 3 finalists(Challenge 4) Sam & Emilio Both 38 Brick Artist & Visual Merchandiser Australia (Challenge 3)
Season 7 (2025)
The seventh season began airing on 1 June 2025. The season was won by Australian team Henry & Cade, Who received $100,000 in prize money.
TeamAgesRelationshipCountrySeasonStatusHenry & Cade43 & 42Best matesAustraliaSeason 1 winnersWinnersTrent & Alex43 & 28Paired togetherAustraliaSeasons 2 & 5 and Seasons 4 & 5Runners upVidar & Albin25 & 23Paired togetherSwedenSeasons 2 winner & contestantThird placeDai & Jiayuan35 & 34Dynamic duoChinaSeason 2 runners-up (Semi-final)Oskari & Aura23 & 31Quirky pairFinlandSeason 2 winners (Challenge 9)David & G (Gerhard)39 & 59Former workmatesAustraliaSeason 1 runners-up (Challenge 8)Nick & Stacey32 & 37FriendsCanadaSeason 3 winners(Challenge 7)Gabby & Owen43 & 31Paired togetherAustraliaSeasons 3 & 5(Challenge 6)Emily & Sarah44 & 43Team mumNew ZealandSeason 1 runners-up(Challenge 5)Paul & Nealita34 & 26SiblingsUSSeason 4 third place(Challenge 4)
Season 8 (2026)
The eighth season began airing on 5 July 2026. The season was won by Australian team Jackson, Alex T & Fleur, Who received $100,000 in prize money.
TeamSeason AppearancesCountryStatus Jackson, Alex T & Fleur 2 • 2 • 3 Australia Gabby, Oskari & Aura3,5,7 • 7 • 7 Australia & Finland Trent, Alex G & Felix 2,5,7 • 4,5,7 • 6 Australia & Germany Jordy (Jordan), Michelle & Max 1 • 6 • 4 Australia & USA
Viewership Season Episodes Premiere Finale Series average Source Premiere date Premiereratings Rank Finale date Rank Rank 1 9 28 April 2019 1.377 #1 14 May 2019 1.249 #2 1.493 #1 1.157 2 11 19 April 2020 1.239 #2 18 May 2020 1.219 #3 1.462 #1 1.185 3 14 19 April 2021 0.838 #5 17 May 2021 0.932 #6 1.030 #2 0.794 4 14 18 April 2022 0.672 #6 16 May 2022 0.669 #8 0.702 #6 0.614 5 14 10 April 2023 0.502 #8 8 May 2023 0.576 #10 0.598 #7 0.500 6 12 14 April 2024 0.874 #3 7 May 2024 0.848 #3 colspan=2 0.765 7 10 1 June 2025 0.873 #2 23 June 2025 0.850 #3 colspan=2 0.877 From 28 January 2024, OzTAM ratings changed. Viewership data now focus on National Reach and National Total ratings instead of the 5 metro centres and overnight shares.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee Result 2019 AACTA Awards Best Entertainment Program Lego Masters Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Adaptation of an Existing Format 2020 Realscreen Awards Best Competition: Quiz or Game Show AACTA Awards Best Entertainment Program 2022 Logie Awards Most Outstanding Entertainment or Comedy Program Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Hamish Blake Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter AACTA Awards Best Entertainment Program Lego Masters 2023 Logie Awards Most Outstanding Entertainment or Comedy Program Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Hamish Blake Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter 2025 Logie Awards Best Competition Reality Program Lego Masters
Christmas specials
During Nine's 2022 upfronts, it was announced that a two-part Christmas special would air in the fourth quarter of 2021. The series would have celebrities team up with contestants from the past seasons to create new Christmas themed builds, and the celebrities would include Scott Cam, Sophie Monk, Brooke Boney and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. The special aired on 21 and 28 November 2021.
During Nine's 2023 upfronts, it was announced that a second two-part Christmas special would air in the fourth quarter of 2022, and that the celebrities would include Poh Ling Yeow, Emma Watkins, Darren Palmer and Lincoln Lewis. The second special aired on 20 and 27 November 2022.
Notes * Not all teams in the season have an existing relationship (e.g. family or friend); some were paired together during the application process due to single applications.
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