The Block 2026 Episode 46 recap: Courtney and Sev battle their landscaper and Jolene
Contestants on the reality show 'The Block' are embroiled in a dispute over the pricing and classification of bespoke wine racks. The conflict highlights tensions between competitors regarding rule adherence and perceived unfair advantages.
Why it matters
Reality television drama often reflects broader cultural interests in home renovation and competitive social dynamics.
There’s obvious lingering bad blood over last night’s judging, which saw wine racks at dawn as Courtney and Sev drew with Adam and Jolene for the win.
Adam and Jolene got a standard 50ish per cent discount on their bespoke rack from Cellarbrations, paying $20,000 for a $45,000 piece while Courtney and Sev paid just $14,500 for a massive, curved version that would sell for $100,000 from the same company.
Jolene and Lisa think the girls broke the rules, but Courtney and Sev argue they worked within the letter of the law by classifying their rack as a piece of art which was exempt from the Block rule that contestants could get no more than a 50 per cent discount.
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