Beverly Hills, 90210 castmates Jason Priestley and Tiffani Thiessen have been handed a recession-busting house renovation boost - their homes are to be revamped by a team of TV interior designers.

The two stars agreed to be part of reality TV show Design Star Hollywood, where real experts compete to redecorate celebrity homes with a budget of $20,000.In the penultimate episode of the current series, which airs on 6 September (09), the designers create a guest bedroom for Thiessen and a baby nursery for Priestley, who became a father again last month (Jul09).