If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being part of Billion Dollar Playground, it’s that no matter how carefully you plan your luxury experience, life has a way of throwing curveballs. In Episode 2, my group’s superyacht experience was cancelled due to a massive storm — it may not have shown on screen but I was truly disappointed. But in Episode 7, it wasn’t rain that tested the crew — it was a full-blown Sydney heatwave. And with a new group of demanding guests, the crew had their hands full.
The episode kicked off with the crew arriving at the heritage-listed estate of Sunny Brae in Vaucluse. With its harbour views, grand piano and chandeliers, the property screamed “old money” charm.
Grace stepped into the lead concierge role, eager to prove herself — but not everyone was thrilled. Jasmin was worried about losing her job and JB wasn’t happy with Grace’s leadership style. His dry remark that she was as a bit of a ‘dictator’ set the tone for their ongoing clashes.
Grace dismissed JB’s initial concerns about the heat — the house wasn’t fully air-conditioned due to heritage restrictions. JB doubted her belief that a breeze would do the trick.
The guests arrive – and so does the drama
The guests, led by Serena who was celebrating 25 years in business, arrived via luxury yacht, sipping champagne and giggling with excitement. Unlike my group — who kept things classy and subtle — these ladies were overtly flirty and unfiltered. They immediately fawned over JB and Jay, who were sent to greet them at the dock — a role usually reserved for Heaven. Heaven was furious at being sidelined and handed toilet-cleaning duties instead, “I know luxury. I know powerful women. This is my job,” she protested on camera.
Girls just want to have fun
This group loves to party and they made it clear they want an endless supply of champagne and drinks. They also enjoy flirting and it’s hilarious to watch throughout the episode. As they watch Matt prepping in the garden one of them offers to hold his coconuts. Later another one asks if George if would like to splash around the pool with them.
Heatwave turns up the pressure
With temperatures soaring above 38°C, the lack of cooling became a major problem. The guests — used to nothing short of five-star perfection — began to complain, and rightly so. Grace finally conceded ‘sweating is not luxury’ and sent Jay and Heaven on a last-minute fan hunt, but fan supplies were wiped out across Sydney. Grace’s earlier gamble meant losing part of her team during dinner service, but she had no choice.
Romance blooms: Nicole and Matt make it official
Meanwhile, Nicole and Matt’s slow-burn flirting and budding romance became official. They snuck off for a breakfast date, and Nicole revealed on camera that he was her first boyfriend. Their chemistry was undeniable, and those romantic flashbacks were genuinely sweet.
Sensory dinner surprise
The dinner that night was a sensory experience — ocean trout caught by the chefs themselves, storytelling, ambient sounds, and a magical garden setup. Guests were enchanted. But just as the magic settled in, the fan situation reignited with the guests getting very vocal.
When Jay and Heaven finally returned, they showed up with a few tiny fans. Grace knew they weren’t going to pacify the irate guests but tried her best to convince them it would be OK. One guest pulled Grace aside and threatened to leave and check into a hotel if the situation wasn’t fixed. Grace panicked, “If these guests head out to a hotel, it’s game over for me”.
Musical chairs
The next day Heaven took the ladies to a waterfront fine dining Australian experience at Berowra Waters Inn. What started as a lovely experience turned into a fiasco, with the ladies demanding a different room then playing musical chairs back and forth — Heaven tried her best to keep her cool. Not sure how she didn’t crack.
More drama than an opera drag show
Heaven surprised the ladies’ garden dinner with a drag queen’s operatic performance that brought some lighthearted fun and elegance. But it wasn’t enough to mask the tensions as one guest completely lost her shit.
The fans Grace had finally sourced were industrial – dusty, greasy, and very loud. The guest ranted that the fans were too loud, threatening to leave if the situation wasn’t fixed. “Unless I wear industrial-strength headphones, I can’t sleep!” she exclaimed, eventually storming off mid-meal to confront Grace. JB and Jasmine, watching from the sidelines, couldn’t hide their satisfaction at Grace’s unravelling.
Next week’s teaser: Jay the stripper?!
The preview for next week’s finale shows Grace taking “guest satisfaction” to a whole new level as it shows the ladies in fancy sports cars, floating breakfast in the pool, and a guest making an indecent request – asking Grace to organise a stripper. Grace is seen telling Jay he’ll be the stripper for the night. I literally gasped. Jasmin and JB were equally shocked, calling it “tacky” and “super unprofessional”. Jasmin is seen stressed and worried as Alex returns to announce who will lead the concierge team. I can’t wait to see how the season will end next week!
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