Property shake-up: TV personalities, sports stars, and musicians are selling off their luxury properties.

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High-profile celebrities that have difficult times in their personal lives or careers have been offloading their most-luxurious assets.

From NRL stars to reality TV judges, musicians, game show hosts, and morning show icons — these high-profile names could also potentially be losing money as a result of quick sales.

See below the famous faces that have said goodbye or are currently looking to move on from their lavish properties.

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IGGY AZALEA

Failure: The X Factor: Next Generation on Channel 7 was dubbed one of Azalea’s failed career moves – Iggy Azalea (centre) with judges Adam Lambert (left) and Guy Sebastian (right).

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The Aussie rapper sold her Hidden Hills mansion in LA after her career faced significant challenges.

Originally from Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Azalea, moved to the US at 16 to pursue a music career.

Known for hits like “Bounce,” “Fancy,” and “Work,” she gained global fame with her unique blend of pop and hip-hop.

Azalea’s LA mansion in Hidden Hills

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However, recent cultural-appropriation controversies and unsuccessful projects led the singer to list her mansion in the gated community for $8.6m (US$6.2m).

The singer sold her home for (US$5.949m).

Azalea made an appearance on the low-rated final season of The X Factor Australia and had a brief foray into creating OnlyFans content.

She has since quit music entirely to focus on building a cryptocurrency empire with the launch of her own memecoin Mother Iggy aka $MOTHER.

GEORGE CALOMBARIS

Ex-MasterChef judge George Calombaris claimed he lost $750,000 in ambassadorships after footage of him punching a 19-year-old at the 2017 A-League grand final emerged.

The celebrity chef managed to win an appeal in 2018 against the conviction despite the judge finding the incident had been proven.

But the financial damage done by the football incident paled in comparison to what was coming.

His restaurant empire spectacularly collapsed in 2020 with Colambaris’ hospitality company Made Establishment entering voluntary administration off the back of revealtions 515 employees had been underpaid to the tune of $7.8 million.

Former MasterChef judge George Calombaris has been caught in several media storms since he departed MasterChef. Picture: Jason Edwards

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Colambaris and Made Establishment tried to make things right with staff and government watchdogs by self-reporting the underpayments and organising to repay affected staff but the huge costs coupled with other losses pushed the company over the edge.

Administrators KordaMentha Restructuring announced a month after Made Establishment entered voluntary administration the company and lost $20.7 million in the four years leading up to the collapse.

“We apologise to all our affected team members, past and present – as it is our people that make our restaurants great, and it is our priority to ensure all of our employees feel respected, rewarded and supported in their roles,” Calombaris said in 2019 following the conclusion of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s investigation into the staff underpayments.

The collapse of Made Establishment coincided with Calombaris selling his 5 McMaster Court, Toorak mansion, a four-bedroom French provincial-style home, for $8.8m.

The sale itself also became a source of drama after a caveat was lodged by China-born businessman Ka Ning Cheung on October 14, 2020.

George Calombaris house up for sale in Toorak over the pandemic.

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ANDREW O’KEEFE

Fall from grace: The former Deal or No Deal host sold off his four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 61 Murriverie Rd, North Bondi for $6.025m

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A once a celebrated figure in Australian television, known for hosting shows like Deal or No Deal, The Rich List, Weekend Sunrise, and The Chase, O’Keefe has receded from the public eye following drug and domestic violence convictions he is now appealing.

Despite being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2017 for his contributions to television and charity, these alleged incidents have overshadowed his once-glowing career.

O’Keefe recently sold his four-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 61 Murriverie Rd, North Bondi, for $6.025m.

The home, designed by award-winning Sam Crawford Architects, was described as having a beach house ambience with a country homestead feel.

JARRYD HAYNE

Jarryd Hayne fronts the media after leaving Downing Centre Court in June 2024 Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

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Controversial former NRL star Jarryd Hayne’s ongoing legal costs have continued to deplete his property portfolio despite walking free from jail after having a rape conviction overturned on appeal and prosecutors indicating they will not pursue a fourth trial.

Hayne is now fighting a civil suit against the same accuser after the matter was continually delayed due to ongoing proceedings in the criminal court that ultimately concluded with Hayne’s conviction being quashed.

Among his sales, a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house at 29 Silver St, Marrickville sold for $1.565m in 2021.

29 Silver Street, Marrickville sold for $1.565m

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The bright, easily maintained residence has a single-level layout and a private outdoor entertaining space, located near Marrickville Road’s eateries and entertainment.

He also sold another three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 2 West Ave, Darlinghurst in 2019 for $2.1m.

KYLE SANDILANDS

Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands featured with 2024 Australian Idol judges Marcia Hines Photo: Seven Network

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As radio shock-jock and Australian Idol judge fails to capture Melbourne audiences with Jackie-O in their latest radio move, Sandilands is trying to offload his three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Far North Queensland for $2.9m.

The property boasts breathtaking views, a gourmet kitchen, and a spacious dining area that opens onto a large deck.

Kyle and Tegan Sandilands are offloading their holiday house at Port Douglas

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Outdoor features include a wet-edge swimming pool and a pizza oven for alfresco dining.

The home also has a master and guest bedroom both with ensuites, and a third bedroom that also has a guest bathroom.

Despite flailing ratings down south due to his controversial reputation, Sandilands’ property is quite extravagant, with an expansive double-height shed that has ample storage, and a private driveway with two covered parking bays to ensure complete privacy.

NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE

Natalie Bassingthwaighte and her new partner Pip Loth

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Once a major Australian TV star known for her role in “Neighbours” and lead singer of the pop band Rogue Traders, Bassingthwaighte is amid a media frenzy following her marriage split from Cameron McGlinchey.

The estranged couple are selling their former home in the Byron Bay hinterland, coinciding with Bassingthwaighte’s new relationship with Pip Loth.

Bassingthwaight moved up to Byron Bay with her estranged husband during the Covid lockdowns.

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At the peak of her career, Bassingthwaighte was also a judge on “The X Factor Australia,” and earned multiple TV Week Logie Award nominations.

She and her ex-husband McGlinchey moved to Byron Bay after selling their Melbourne property for $4m in 2020, purchasing the Byron Bay pad for a $2.15m.

Their five-bedroom home is now on the market with a $2.7m-$2.9m guide.

The property sits on 4,758sq m, featuring a renovated main house, a guesthouse, a pool, beautiful gardens and is just minutes from Byron Bay’s beaches and town centre.

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KERRI-ANNE KENNERLEY

Kerri-Ann Kennerley with Sir Michael Parkinson during her time on Studio 10 in 2019.

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Television icon Kerri-Anne Kennerley sold her historic Woollahra home for a staggering $23m, citing its size as the reason for the sale.

The 1870s-era residence, purchased in 1997 with her late husband for $2.49m, set a record price for the suburb.

Friends reported Kennerley’s sentiment at the time, saying, “If I get a silly price, I’ll consider it … it’s too big for me.”

The view from the street of the Kennerley residence in Woollahra. No current pictures are available as the property sold off-market with no agents involved.

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The sale came after Kennerley stepped back from television, following a series of controversies, including comments she made about the rape of Indigenous women and children.

Her departure from Channel 9 in 2011 was also notable when the network opted to bring in Sonia Kruger to host the now-defunct Mornings show and the 2012 Big Brother reboot.

JOEL HOUSTON

Joel Houston was one of the biggest Aussie names

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Christian music star Joel Houston and wife Esther sold their Bondi Beach apartment for $1.3m in late 2020.

This spacious and stylish 2-bedroom home at 4/21 Lamrock Ave, Bondi Beach, set in the classic Art Deco “Monaco” building, is a 300m stroll from the famous beach.

The home featured high ceilings, polished floorboards and retained Art Deco elements, offering a peaceful beachside living experience.

Inside Joel and Esther Houston’s Bondi pad

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Joel’s band Hillsong United has won 11 Christian Dove awards for hits such as Oceans and Wonder and even released a documentary “Let Hope Rise” in 2016.

Houston faced family drama when his parents, Hillsong Church founders Brian and Bobby, stepped down in 2022 over allegations involving his father from inside the church.

DAVID WARNER

David and Candice Warner with their daughters, Indi, 5, and Ivy, 6 Picture: Justin Lloyd

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Australian cricketer David Warner, famous for his prolific career stats and tabloid headlines has made a couple of notable moves in recent years.

Warner sold his first Maroubra apartment for $650,000 and later his Maroubra home for $4.2m in 2021.

David and Candice Warner added an extension to the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 54 Duncan Street, Maroubra

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Known for his role in the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, Warner was stripped of his vice-captaincy and banned from leadership roles for life.

He also faced a $5,570 fine for a Twitter outburst against sports journalists.

With 6,932 runs from 161 ODI matches, Warner marked his career with 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries, but remains a polarising figure in the game, with questions around his legacy a hot topic among sports fans.

BRIAN AND BOBBY HOUSTON

Hillsong founder Brian Houston and his wife Bobbie in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, where Mr Houston has been preaching in June 2024.

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Brian and Bobbie Houston, once a power couple in Australian Christian media, have faced a fall from grace due to allegations, controversy, and church politics.

Brian vented his anger after his wife was sacked from Hillsong, where she had been a pastor since 1983.

Bobbie was made redundant following Brian’s resignation as senior pastor in March 2022 amid complaints of inappropriate behaviour.

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Issues included alleged text messages sent to a staff member and an alleged drunken incident at a Hillsong conference.

The couple sold their Sydney home for about $4.1m in late 2022, part of liquidating over $5 million in Australian property.

Properties sold included their family compound in northwestern Sydney and Bondi Beach apartments.

Brian Houston, who was found not guilty of allegedly concealing child abuse by his father, claimed he had been “persecuted.”

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