Rock the Block Season 8 Filming Hits Halfway Point
Mina Starsiak Hawk shared a behind-the-scenes update as the Season 8 cast works through its Nashville shoot.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Home Renovation
Mina Starsiak Hawk posted an Instagram Story update saying the Rock the Block Season 8 cast is about halfway through filming. Season 8 will compete alongside Scott McGillivray and is set to premiere next year.
Why it matters
The update gives viewers a concrete sense of where the production stands ahead of the next season's premiere. It also confirms the lineup of returning and new contestants for a show that has run since its first season in 2019.
The production runs seven weeks in Nashville, Tennessee, and the filming update places the cast at roughly the midpoint. No premiere date beyond 'next year' was provided, and the broadcast schedule remains unannounced.
The players
Mina Starsiak Hawk
A contestant who has competed on multiple seasons of Rock the Block, including the show's first season in 2019 and Season 7 alongside Vernon Davis.
Scott McGillivray
A Canadian home renovation television host who will compete alongside Starsiak Hawk on Rock the Block Season 8.
The details
Starsiak Hawk shared the update through an Instagram Story video on November 5, 2026. The Season 8 cast was announced October 6 through a photo she posted, and includes Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, Paige Davis and Carter Oosterhouse, and Sabrina Soto and Anthony Carrino.
Timeline
2019: Starsiak Hawk competed on Rock the Block's first season.
October 6, 2026: The Season 8 cast was announced.
November 5, 2026: Starsiak Hawk shared the halfway filming update.
Next year: Rock the Block Season 8 is scheduled to premiere.
Big Picture
Starsiak Hawk's return traces back to the show's 2019 debut, when she was one of its original competitors. Season 8 extends that run, with the cast continuing a format that has now spanned multiple seasons.
Viewers planning to follow the season can expect the premiere next year, with no broadcast date yet confirmed. The seven-week shoot schedule means the full season will air only after production wraps.
The takeaway
Renovation competition shows often build season-long stories around returning contestants, so follow-up updates from cast members are a useful way to track progress between announcements. Watch for an official premiere date from the network as the season approaches.
What happens next
Rock the Block Season 8 is scheduled to premiere next year, with a specific date yet to be announced.
Further reading
For more on renovation television, explore Home Renovation coverage.
