The Block on Channel 9 – A nice friendship is developing between Leah and Ash in House No.2 and Kristy and Brett in House No.3. So much so Leah and Ash sleep over at Kristy and Brett’s house for a couple of nights as House No.2 undergoes some serious demolition.
It’s a long weekend on The Block, which means a day without power tools as our Blockheads continue to build their studios – or Granny Flat as host Scott Cam says.
Drama has been brewing between Leah and Kyle, after Kyle called her out at a dramatic body corporate for not listening. It has been really bugging Leah, and she approaches him to clear the air. He explains there is no issue, but admits he doesn’t think himself and Leah will ever be the best of friends.
Steph and Gian have a huge swim spa in their backyard and Scott confirms it’s their spa to sell, and Gian has a smile on his face thinking about just how much he can sell it for.
It’s a big week of prizes on The Block. Not only a $10,000 cash prize from Ford for the winning room, but a $20,000 wardrobe upgrade from Kinsman, and a Hermes vintage bag worth at least $20,000 or even more.
The tension is starting to build between some of our couples on The Block, in particular Kristy and Brett who argue about the best strategy to paint in their studio apartment.
It’s all not bad news for Kristy and Brett. Weber hosts a challenge hosted by Scott where the contestants have to cook the perfect steak to his liking. Cooked by Brett, House No.3 are the clear winners and they take home an impressive $10,000.
About The Block
Get ready, Australia. The Block, the number one renovation reality program, returns for an incredible 19th season on Sunday, August 6, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of Hampton East, the new series features five houses designed and built in the 1950s and located on the aptly named Charming Street. These grand old dames are now aged in their 70s and way overdue for a contemporary update.
For the first time in Block history, host Scott Cam will be providing contestants with the full renovation schedule ahead of time this season. So get your cameras out, Blockheads, it’s photo time.
Adding to the year of Block firsts and amping up the stakes at play during the 48-hour House Decider Challenge, contestants will be seeing all finished designs of the houses on Day 1. Who will prevail and get the house of their choice?
Not only will they get the schedule and designs up front, but in another first, they’ll receive their entire budgets as well.
However, the Blockheads will soon find out that it’s not all smooth sailing when renovating an original 1950s home – structural issues, extreme weather events, and a mountain of demolition will test our five keen couples every step of the way.
Plus, The Block’s state-versus-state rivalry will be amplified by the sheer closeness of the houses this year. Who knew being able to peak into your neighbours builds would cause such tension?
The couples in contention are: sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke (personal assistant, 37, and integration producer, 34, VIC); parents Kyle and Leslie Cottone (firefighter, 36, and teaching aide, 34, WA); parents Leah and Ash Milton (first aid officer, 31, and builder, 36, QLD); married couple Kristy and Brett Beames (project manager, 34, and safety officer, 34, SA); and newlyweds Steph and Gian Ottavio (architect, 27, and start up worker, 27, NSW).
Real estate expert Marty Fox isn’t the only new addition to the lineup this season. The formidable foremen Keith Schleiger and Dan Reilly will be joined on site with the fan favourite from last year, Tom Calleja.
The nation fell in love with Tom and his wife Sarah-Jane because of their work ethic and relatable marital bickering, and he jumped at the chance to work with Scotty and come back as this year’s official Block plumber.
The designs of the amazing homes in this series again come from The Block’s resident architect, Julian Brenchley.
At stake is $100,000 for the overall winner of The Block, on top of any profit the five couples can all make on the critical auction day. Plus bragging rights for the winners’ state.
Since premiering on Channel 9 in 2003, Australia’s richest reality program has awarded a total of $32,592,807.65 in prizemoney.
The Block – Wednesday 16 August, 2023 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now
This episode will be screened at 7.30pm on Thursday 17 August in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
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