The series was filmed in Australia rather than Newcastle, making this the second series to be filmed here following the sixth series in 2013. Ahead of the series it was announced that former cast member Holly Hagan would be making a return to the show. It was also confirmed that six new cast members had joined the series, including Grant Molloy and Adam Guthrie, as well as four Australians, Alexander MacPherson, Nick Murdoch, Dee Nguyen, and Chrysten Zenoni.