It’s the final day on The Block — after 12 weeks, 88 rooms, 2000 litres of paint, and 97,000 versions of Tanya’s “truth”.
And while it starts with hugs and tearful farewells, by the end of judging the thin-skinned twins are claiming the sheer power of their renovating prowess will result in the three judges being tossed over the side of the good ship Block wearing concrete boots.
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The judges start with Ronnie and Georgia’s sleek frontage, complete with white Colorbond cladding, an angular brick fence, an orchard of pear and apple trees down the side of the house and a bee hive.
Ronnie and Georgia’s clear glass front door lost them points with the judges. Picture: Channel 9
Darren Palmer calls it a “modern masterpiece” but Shaynna Blaze declares the front garden “more decorative than inviting” and then all the judges notice the clear glass front door allows a view from the street straight down the hall and into the kitchen and living area.
There’s also no protection from the elements afforded by the steel entry gantry they’ve erected.
Mark and Mitch, on the other hand, get nothing but praise for their yard with a wooden seat built around an enormous mature tree, in-built trampoline, cubby house, recycled brick path and entry arbour.
Shayna even admits that the way the path leads through the garden renders her earlier criticism about the lack of a hallway moot, agreeing with Darren Palmer that the front of the house has somehow saved the interior.
Mark and Mitch won over the judges with their charming front yard, featuring in-built trampoline, circular seat and recycled brick path. Picture: Channel 9
Mark and Mitch feel fully vindicated, and who doesn’t enjoy that feeling?
“We have been critical of the judges for not getting our vision,” Mark says.
Strangely none of the judges remark on what appears to be artificial grass covering the entire front, or maybe the boys have just managed to find real grass that looks fake.
Tanya and Vito are once again at the bottom, their lack of money showing in their underdone frontage, though the judges did love the green powder-coated mailbox which matches their garage door, bright yellow front door and hit-and-miss style white brick fence.
Tanya and Vito ran out of cash, and it showed, though the judges liked their letterbox, fence and front door. Picture: Channel 9
Kirsty and Jesse score the judges’ approval with their swing chair hanging from mature tree, concrete bench seat under an arbour, children’s play area and long driveway.
“It has a sense of suburban grandeur,” Neale Whitaker says.
“You’re driving down this driveway feeling like you’re driving into your country manor,” Darren agrees.
It’s enough to have Neale making some big statements.
“I think this is the best house The Block has ever delivered,” he says. “In all my years judging The Block I honestly can’t think of a better property than this.”
Neale Whitaker declared Kirsty and Jesse’s house the best ever on the Block. Picture: Channel 9
And when the judges get to Josh and Luke’s place, it looks like the compliments will keep on flowing.
The twins having been big upping themselves this week, citing their use of acclaimed landscape architect Myles Baldwin — as used by Cate Blanchett apparently — as pretty well guaranteeing them the win.
He’s designed three huge floating concrete steps leading up to the front door, framed by a mature olive tree and succulents — an entry way the judges agree is a showstopper.
But the boys’ decision to move their master bedroom into the spot designated by Block architect Julian Brenchley for the garage comes back to bite them for the 46th time this series.
The garden area in front of the master bedroom was originally going to be used for a driveway. By instead making it part of the front yard it becomes an odd space off to the side.
The judges loved the floating concrete steps leading to the front door of Josh and Luke’s house but they thought the brick fence was too rustic for the property. Picture: Channel 9
Part of the area is taken up by the controversial outdoor bathroom, but the rest is a weird outdoor workout zone.
The judges agree the boys should just have extended the outdoor bathroom by adding a private courtyard. They also hate the rustic-looking white brick fence, thinking it doesn’t suit the modern design of the house.
Josh and Luke’s odd outdoor workout area occupies the space where the driveway was meant to go. Picture: Channel 9
“They needed something slick,” Shayna says.
And to say the boys are livid is an understatement. As they do under any form of criticism, they start throwing insults around.
Josh and Luke preparing to blow their lids as they hear the judges’ comments. Picture: Channel 9
“They clearly don’t know what they’re talking about. It’s not rustic whatsoever,” Luke says, claiming that the fence is carefully designed to create shadow lines that will mirror the facade.
“They have no clue, seriously, no clue. They should never set foot in a front or back yard again.”
“The show would never get someone with the resume of Myles Baldwin and to come second last we feel embarrassed,” Josh says.
They seem convinced that the auction result will vindicate their every decision, and bizarrely, that will then lead to the demise of Neale, Shayna and Darren as Block judges.
“The judges, we hope we can shove it in their face on auction day, and if we win it will even be more case for us to get them off this show,” Luke says, before stalking off.
Josh and Luke once again call the judges’ qualifications into question with one final tantrum before the auction. Picture: Channel 9
In the end, it’s Mark and Mitch who take out of the final judging, and a new car, with a pair of 10s from Shayna and Neale.
And that’s it from The Block 2021 until the auction episode, airing next Sunday, November 7. Stay tuned for all the fallout from auction day.
JUDGES’ FINAL SCORES
1 MARK AND MITCH 29.5
2 KIRSTY AND JESSE 28.5
3 RONNIE AND GEORGIA 27
4 LUKE AND JOSH 24.5
5 TANYA AND VITO 24
MISSED AN EPISODE?
Episode 47/48: What made mild-mannered Block landscaper explode?
Episode 46: Twins blow up after judges’ savage score
Episode 45: Team’s ‘pigsty’ gets one of worst scores on Block ever
Episode 43 & 44: Some Block teams at risk of going broke
Episode 42: Block builder confronts Vito over Tanya’s lies
Episode 41: Tempers boil over as Tanya’s lies reach new heights
Episode 39 & 40: ‘There’s something wrong with Kirsty’- singer targeted by Twins
Episode 38: Knives are out for Kirsty and Jesse
Episode 37: Hell week sees one block team fail to finish
Episode 35 & 36: Block team is caught breaking rules again
Episode 34: A shock death rocks The Block
Episode 33: Petty Georgia’s nasty Block act
Episode 31 & 32: Block team verbally abuses producers
Episode 30: “It’s taking the piss”: War on the judges heats up
Episode 29: Mitch tells Block judges to ‘go f*** yourselves’
Episode 27 & 28: Lip synch battle and fruit fight divides The Block
Episode 26: Winners aren’t grinners as Block teams boycott victory dinner
Episode 25: Twins sticking their finger up at the judges
Episode 23 & 24: Shelley Craft encourages Block teams to shirk rules
Episode 22: What made Vito storm off The Block
Episode 21: ‘Old-fashioned public toilet’ — Block room slammed
Episode 19 & 20: Jealousy runs rampant during tense Block challenge
Episode 18: Superior organisational skills or cheats? Mitch and Mark in hot water
Episode 17: ”It’s crap”: The Block’s tackiest room slammed
Episode 16: ‘Piece of trash’ The Block descends into chaos
Episode 15: Block cheat flushed by hidden cameras
Episode 14: What caused Block’s biggest cheating scandal in TV history
Episode 13: Master bedroom reveal marred by cheating controversy
Episode 11 & 12: Georgia threatens Block foreman for ruining plan
Episode 10: Serious Block accident leads to walkout
Episode 9: ‘Atrocious’ bathroom stuns Block judges
Episode 7 & 8: Block contestants worried about ‘novice’
Episode 6: Absolute bulls***: Fury over judges’ ruling
Episode 5: Boozy night lands one Block team in hospital
Episode 3 & 4: Love Island twins accuse Mitch and Mark of copying
Episode 2: Love Island twins stick boot into country singer
Episode 1: Shocks, showdowns and soup-inspired style
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