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Rock the Block returned for its sixth season on HGTV on April 14, 2025, and host Ty Pennington shared new details in an exclusive interview with Extra TV on April 22. Speaking about the new twist, Pennington explained:
“It's vets versus rookies. Veterans means you've been around the block a time or two, the rookies have never been on the block."
This season takes place in Utah, featuring four teams working across four houses and four acres, all aiming to add more value to their homes than their competitors.
“Season 6 of Rock the Block, it's big. We've got bigger houses, bigger lots, we've got some great teams,” the host added in the interview.
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Returning to the competition are Jonathan and Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block, who join the veterans. The teams will have six weeks to complete their projects, redesigning a different space each week. Fans can find out whether a veteran or a rookie wins when new episodes air Mondays on HGTV, and stream Tuesdays on Max and Discovery+.
Rock the Block season 6 brings a new competition style with familiar faces
Ty Pennington confirmed that season 6 of Rock The Block introduces a separation between veteran teams and rookie teams. Veterans means that the team that have been around the block "a time or two," and the rookies have never been on the block. While the rookies are new to the show, they expressed confidence in their design skills despite competing for the first time
"We are only rookies to the block. We are not design rookies," they shared in the interview.
The season also features familiar names, with Jordan and Jonathan Knight making a return. Referring to their involvement, the brothers noted, "We're not just these pretty boy bands," as they teamed up to show their expertise beyond the stage.
Each week, teams are challenged with designing a different space inside their assigned homes. Pennington mentioned that the way to win is simple:
"You basically got to design an entire house and each week it's a different space," he shared.
Veterans and rookies compete to showcase their expertise in limited time
The format of Rock the Block season 6 stays consistent with past installments but with the added twist of veterans versus rookies, changing how strategies play out. Teams must quickly adapt to designing each part of the house while keeping in mind the overall goal of adding the highest value.
Jonathan and Jordan Knight, as part of the veteran group, shared their perspective, noting, "There's no weaknesses here," when speaking about teaming up.
In Rock the Block season 6, episode 2, the teams finished renovating the first floor, including the entryway, den, powder bath, and mudroom. Chelsea and Cole DeBoer impressed guest judges Jasmine Roth and Mina Starsiak-Hawk with their creative updates, winning the challenge and an extra $3,000 for the next round.
Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama, their fellow rookie team, received a $1,500 bonus. Meanwhile, the veteran teams, including Jonathan and Jordan Knight and Alison Victoria with Michel Smith Boyd, faced mixed feedback, with some design risks like the swan faucet and bold wallpaper not landing well with the judges.
Season 6 of Rock the Block continues every Monday night on HGTV, with episodes becoming available for streaming on Max and Discovery+ the following day.
