Cost of living forces Norm Hogan off Budget Battlers
Norm Hogan is leaving the renovation show because the family can't afford both him and Jess away filming.
Jess Eva's ex-husband and co-host Norm Hogan won't be on Budget Battlers season three, which premiered October 28. The pair had to choose who would stay home with their two children while the other travels for filming.
Norm took the call, stepping back to focus on his building business in country Victoria. Jess explained the decision came down to childcare and travel costs hitting the family hard.
The pair split 12 years together in 2022, though kept it private until 2025. They've managed their co-parenting well since, with Jess saying it's actually easier now they're not married.
Joining Jess for season three are Reno Dad Luke Moore, Brooke Triplett, and Melissa Tkautz from The Real Housewives of Sydney.
- 12 years
- Years together
- 12
- Freddie's age
- 9
- Matilda's age
- 10,000 dollars
- Budget per episode
Why it mattersEven TV personalities are facing cost-of-living pressure, highlighting how widespread the squeeze is across Australia right now.
AustraliaA beloved Australian reno show loses one host because everyday family costs have become unsustainable, a snapshot of the struggle many Australian families are facing.
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