The Block season 20 finale ended with a bang as each contestant walked away with incredible winnings. Courtney McInnes and Grant Freeman, who came second in the auction, took home $1.35 million and announced plans to start a family. All five teams collectively earned $5.43 million in profits after Adrian Portelli bought all five houses. Maddy and Charlotte Harry became the youngest-ever auction winners, securing a $1.65 million profit. Kylie and Brad Baker also did well, making a $650,000 profit despite initial doubts about returning to The Block.
Kristian and Mimi also became instant millionaires, earning a $1.03 million profit after their property sold for $2.93 million. Ricky Recard and Haydn Wise faced frustration after drawing the fourth auction spot, but ultimately sold their home for $2.7 million. Adrian Portelli admitted to rigging the auction order to ensure the Harry sisters went last, leading to their victory with a $1.65 million profit on a $3.5 million sale. He stated that the decision was made to increase drama and give the underdog contestants an advantage.
The Harry sisters expressed gratitude for their win, noting how proud they were of their hard work on their four-bedroom, three-bathroom home. They teamed up midway through the season after another couple dropped out. Courtney and Grant, Kylie and Brad, Kristian and Mimi, and Ricky and Haydn all saw success at the auction, with each team making substantial profits. Adrian Portelli’s historic purchase of all five houses made the finale the most profitable in The Block’s history.
Courtney and Grant shared their excitement about their future baby plans, noting that they had put them on hold for The Block. Maddy and Charlotte reflected on their unexpected win, expressing pride in their accomplishments. Adrian Portelli’s confession of rigging the auction order added a surprising twist to the finale, shedding light on behind-the-scenes strategies to increase drama and support certain contestants. Overall, the season 20 finale of The Block was a success for all contestants, with record-breaking profits and dramatic moments throughout the auction.
The lovebirds Courtney McInnes and Grant Freeman mentioned their desire to start a family after their significant win at the auction. With a $1.35 million earnings, they are in a great position to expand their family as they had initially planned before The Block. Despite facing challenges throughout the competition, all five teams achieved remarkable success at the auction, with each team receiving substantial profits. Adrian Portelli’s involvement in the auction added an element of surprise, with his decision to rig the auction order in favor of the Harry sisters leading to their historic win as the youngest-ever auction winners on The Block.