Adam Dovile
Born
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupationtelevision presenter
Known forwinning House Rules
TelevisionBetter Homes and Gardens

Adam Dovile is an Australian builder and television presenter.

Since 2015, Dovile has been a presenter on the Seven Network's lifestyle program Better Homes and Gardens.[1]

He was also the winner of the second season of House Rules in 2014 alongside his wife Lisa Lamond.[2]

Early life

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Adam was born in Melbourne and was born into a large Sicillian family who owned a family pizza restaurant, where Dovile spent much of his youth.[3]

Television

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House Rules

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Dovile and his fiancée Lisa Lamond applied for the second season of House Rules, with Dovile becoming a fan favourite. Adam and Lisa were the first couple in the history of the series to recieve a perfect score.[4] The couple won the show, and the major prize of getting their mortgage paid off.[5]

Better Homes and Gardens

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In 2015 it was announced Dovile would be joining the Seven Network's long-running lifestyle show Better Homes and Gardens alongside Demi Harman, as the program's building and DIY expert replacing Rob Palmer.[6]

For his work on the show, Dovile won Best New Talent at the Logie Awards of 2016.[7]

In 2024, Dovile became the longest serving DIY presenter on Better Homes and Gardens, surpassing ten years on air and more than 400 episodes.[8]

All New Monty: Guys and Gals

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In 2020 it was announced Dovile would take part in the television series All New Monty: Guys and Gals.[9] Dovile was one of 15 Australian celebrities who stripped nude in order to raise funds for men and women's cancer.[10] Dovile revealed he was doing the show to support his father who has been battling prostate cancer since 2017.[11]

Dancing With The Stars

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In February 2024, Dovile was announced as one of 12 celebrities preparing to compete on the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars, to be paired with professional dancer Jess Raffa.[12]

Personal life

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Dovile and wife Lisa married in 2016 and have two daughters.[13][14]

Dovile is a fan of Collingwood Footlball Club.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Knox, David (30 December 2014). "Rob Palmer exits Better Homes & Gardens, new presenters announced". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ Epstein, Jackie (7 July 2014). "House Rules winners Adam and Lisa declare: 'We're not millionaires'". Herald Sun. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  3. ^ Lowrey - Boyd, Rebecca (25 February 2015). "Adam Dovile". Yahoo NZ. Verizon Media.
  4. ^ Vickery, Colin. "Adam and Lisa first couple to score perfect marks from judges and homeowners". Adelaide Advertiser. News Corp.
  5. ^ Epstein, Jackie. "Adam and Lisa on House Rules". Herald Sun. News Corp.
  6. ^ Scronin. "House Rules winner rules new TV role". Courier Mail. News Corp.
  7. ^ Knox, David (8 May 2016). "2016 Logie Awards: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2024. Best New Talent: Adam Dovile (Better Homes And Gardens, Channel Seven)
  8. ^ Scholz, Felix (29 July 2019). "MYOB". MYOB.
  9. ^ Knox, David (24 August 2020). "All New Monty cast revealed". TV Tonight.
  10. ^ Knox, David (7 September 2020). "Airdate: The All New Monty: Guys & Gals". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  11. ^ Ballam, Kellie (7 September 2020). "TV tradie and Better Homes and Gardens star Adam Dovile set to go full Monty for his dad". Perth Now. Seven West Media.
  12. ^ Moran, Jonathon (18 February 2024). "DWTS 2024 cast announced". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  13. ^ Cartwright, Lexie. "Adam and Lisa say I Do". News.com.au. News Corp.
  14. ^ Cullen, Tamara (13 July 2017). "Adam and Lisa welcome another baby girl". Now To Love. TV Week.