Naman Shrestha
HGTV’s ‘Battle of the Bling’ is a reality game show that follows social media influencer Todrick Hall and renowned designer Kim Myles, who look for the most extravagant residence in America. The pair takes a tour of 15 properties nominated by homeowners who consider theirs the most outrageous and extra of all. Once Todrick and Kim have roamed inside the walls of all the selected properties, they are helped by a panel of HGTV stars posing as judges, which includes Alison Victoria, Keith Bynum, and Jackie Siegel, to pick out the most over-the-top house of them all.
The winning homeowner earns bragging rights, a trophy, and a spread in HGTV Magazine. While the unique format of the reality show keeps the viewers hooked on it through each episode, the various properties in different locations are bound to make one wonder where all ‘Battle of the Bling’ is shot. If you are one such curious soul, allow us to fill you in on all the details!
Battle of the Bling Filming Locations
‘Battle of the Bling’ is filmed in California, particularly in Southern California. The principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the game show commenced in July 2022 and seemingly wrapped up in August of the same year. Located in the Western United States, California’s vast and versatile landscape makes it a suitable filming site for different movies and TV shows, including ‘Battle of the Bling.’ So, let’s not waste any time and look at all the specific places that appear in the HGTV show!
Southern California, California
Many pivotal sequences for ‘Battle of the Bling’ are lensed in Southern California, a geographic region comprising the southern portion of California. Barbie’s Pink Garden in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, serves as one of the primary production locations for the reality show. During the shooting schedule for season 1, the cast and crew members were spotted in various sites across the region, including the North Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Southern California’s economy, one of the largest in the nation, depends heavily upon the abundance of petroleum. Since the region is home to several posh neighborhoods, it consists of some of the most outrageous and expensive properties. This makes it an ideal place for Todrick and Kim to search for the most extravagant house. Moreover, over the years, Southern California has hosted the production of many projects. Some ‘The Apprentice: Los Angeles,’ ‘Big Brother,’ ‘Bling Empire,’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen.’
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