The Block 2026 winners Courtney and Sev exclusive: Duo respond to backlash for their win, reveal charity donation reason and plans for what is next
Courtney and Sev, winners of The Block 2026, have responded to fan backlash regarding their record-breaking $1.87 million prize. The duo addressed criticisms about their budget management and strategy, asserting that their approach paid off despite negative public opinion.
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Share article Exclusive: Courtney and Sev are still coming to terms with the fact that they not only won the 2026 season of The Block , but are walking away with the biggest prize in the show’s history of $1.87 million.
The besties are still coming to grips with what actually happened , and have responded to some of the backlash from fans of the show after their mammoth win in an exclusive interview with nine.com.au.
Courtney and Sev have walked away with the biggest prize in Block history, and have got some blunt words for those who aren’t happy about the win. Nine
The girls faced plenty of warnings from Scott Cam about their budget through the season and continued to push with grand designs, big ideas and bespoke pieces right until the final week.
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