> At a Glance
> – Mina Starsiak Hawk says Jack, 7, and Charlie, 5, can’t wait to see her on the new Rock the Block season
> – The Good Bones alum teams with Vernon Davis in the HGTV-vs-celebrity twist premiering early 2026
> – Filming in Las Vegas brought playful pranks: the ex-NFL star physically moved rivals; Brooke Hogan tackled back
> – Why it matters: Shows how family-friendly competition is drawing a fresh audience to home-renovation TV
Mina Starsiak Hawk is back on HGTV and her biggest fans-son Jack and daughter Charlie-are counting the days until the episode airs.
The Indianapolis renovator, who ended Good Bones after eight seasons in 2023, joins season 7 of Rock the Block as a competitor for the first time, partnering with retired NFL tight end Vernon Davis.
A Different Kind of Teamwork
Unlike her mother-daughter projects, Mina now shares a job site with a 6-foot-3 Super Bowl veteran who brought new muscle to the design game.
> “Knowing he was a football player, I figured he’d be a solid teammate,” she says. “You don’t last 15 seasons in the NFL without knowing how to collaborate.”
The pair filmed inside four identical Las Vegas properties, racing to add the most value before a panel of judges.
Kids on Set and Behind-the-Scenes Antics
Mina’s children visited the Nevada build site and immediately missed the cameras.
> “They asked, ‘When are you going to build houses on TV again?'” she laughs. “They loved walking through the house and meeting everyone.”
Production notes the season’s twist-HGTV pros paired with celebrity enthusiasts-fueled constant mischief:
- Vernon Davis shoved competitors out of his way “like a human bulldozer”
- Brooke Hogan countered with surprise tackles in the hallway
- Teams booby-trapped supply closets and swapped tool belts for laughs
From Judge to Competitor
Mina served as a guest judge on season 6, a perspective that now haunts every tile choice.
> “I second-guess everything,” she admits. “If a board isn’t perfectly flush, I hear my own voice docking points.”
That mental tug-of-war, she says, was tougher than any demo day.
Season 7 Teams
| Designer | Celebrity Partner | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Mina Starsiak Hawk | Vernon Davis | Good Bones / NFL tight end |
| Scott McGillivray | Brooke Hogan | Renovation Resort; Hulk’s daughter |
| Taniya Nayak | Drew Lachey | Battle on the Beach; 98° singer |
| Kim Wolfe | Chelsea Meissner | Survivor alum; Southern Charm |
Key Takeaways
- Rock the Block season 7 premieres early 2026 on HGTV
- Mina’s family-first approach continues off-camera; Jack and Charlie already lobby for cameo roles
- The celebrity-pro pairings promise higher energy and more pranks than previous seasons
- Mina says the mental pressure of being judged outweighs the physical renovation challenges
With Good Bones officially behind her, Mina is ready to prove she can still swing a hammer-and win-under the bright lights of Vegas.
