The Block’s 2026 cast has been uncovered, with questions already emerging over whether the line-up can sell $5m Mount Eliza homes.
Personal trainers, an army veteran and a “firecracker” business owner are among the new faces tasked with delivering $5m luxury homes on The Block this year.
News Corp Australia can now reveal the contestants set to appear on this year’s season, with Nine yet to officially announce the cast.
From influencers and fitness figures to seasoned renovators, owner-builders and pastoral workers, this year’s line-up is one of The Block’s broadest casting swings in years.
The mix comes as the show returns to a prestige market where buyers are chasing polished design, lifestyle appeal and credibility.
Here is a breakdown of the new contestants ahead this season’s debut.
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Jolene and Adam Wagner – SA
Pastoral team Jolene and Adam Wagner bring an outback-hardened, no-fuss approach to this year’s Block. Picture: Jolene Wagner
Pastoral team Jolene and Adam Wagner are among the contestants tipped to feature on this year’s Block, giving the cast a more grounded edge.
Jolene previously featured in the NT News, where she spoke about travelling Australia with her partner in their LandCruiser and revealed “jog on” had become the couple’s mantra.
The Wagners’ background in remote station management sets them apart from the show’s more polished contestants.
Jolene and Adam Wagner shape as one of the more grounded teams in this year’s line-up.
The pair have also been identified as station managers at Roxby Downs Station through Kokatha Pastoral material, pointing to a background in remote operations and demanding conditions.
In a cast already drawing attention for polish and online presence, the Wagners shape as one of the more down-to-earth teams.
Rosco Wilson and Lisa Dunbar – WA
Western Australian pair Rosco Wilson and Lisa Dunbar bring an owner-builder mindset to this year’s Block.
Rosco Wilson and Lisa Dunbar will aim to bring their owner-builder experience to The Block.
Social media linked to the Western Australian couple shows them documenting life on a six-acre property, with earthworks under way and plans progressing for a substantial custom build.
Wilson and Dunbar’s hands-on homebuilding journey gives them real-world construction experience. Picture: The BIB Approach
Rosco Wilson and Lisa Dunbar shape up as one of the more traditional teams in this year’s cast. Picture: The BIB Approach
The pair have also shared design drawings online, including an ensuite layout, pointing to hands-on involvement in the planning and build process.
One post credits designer Timeless Home Designs with turning their rough ideas into workable plans, with the couple noting that what began as “scribbles” had been translated into a finished concept.
Wilson and Dunbar are shaping as one of the more traditional Block teams.
Courtney Kain and Sevilay Keser – QLD
Courtney Kain’s past renovation success and Sevilay Keser’s design background position them as one of the more experienced teams.
Brisbane renovators Courtney Kain and Sevilay Keser will offer The Block a more experienced, design-led edge.
Kain brings construction credentials, having previously worked as a site supervisor with iQ Construct and as part of an all-female leadership team on a major Cairns retail redevelopment.
Brisbane renovator Courtney Kain spoke to The Courier Mail in 2023 about selling her home in Stafford.
Kain and Keser, pictured, shape as a design-led pairing with the potential to deliver polished results in a $3m-$5m market.
She has also featured in The Courier Mail after transforming a Stafford home bought for under $700,000, then spending more than $250,000 on the renovation before later listing it with expectations of more than $1.6m.
Keser, meanwhile, brings interior design and business experience, having worked on Brisbane retail projects including the Cabassi & Co fit-out at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, while also leading Troupe Studio and holding a role with Women in Design and Construction Queensland.
Sevilay Keser’s design-led approach could prove critical in delivering homes that resonate with $3m-$5m buyers.
The pair also appear to have entered the competition with an existing renovation and design connection, with Keser linked online to Kain’s earlier home transformation.
Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall – QLD
Gold Coast couple Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall bring fitness, business and high energy to The Block.
Gold Coast pair Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall are shaping to be The Block wildcards in 2026, bringing fitness, business and personal grit to the cast.
Randall is a personal trainer and former Australian Army rifleman who has built his brand around discipline and resilience after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in his early 20s.
The Block 2026 contestant Wyatt Randall is a personal trainer and former Australian Army rifleman.
Personal trainer Wyatt Randall and activewear founder Chantel Green are already driving early discussion around this year’s cast. Picture: Reddit/theblock
Green, a mother of three, has founded her own business focused on empowering women through movement, with messaging centred on resilience, self-belief and transformation.
One insider told News Corp Australia the pair brought high energy and strong personal branding to the show, with Green tipped as a “firecracker” personality and Randall offering a more disciplined, structured approach.
They have already been spotted on site during filming in co-ordinated fitness gear, quickly becoming a focal point of early discussion around the cast.
Tayla and Ricky Peroomal – VIC
Tayla and Rick are shaping as one of the most strategic teams, combining hands-on experience with a modern styling approach.
Father-daughter duo Tayla and Rick Peroomal will form a strong combination of styling and real trade experience when they join The Block.
Tayla is a personal trainer and small business owner based in Williamstown North, where she runs female-focused fitness programs alongside her beauty business.
Builder Rick’s 30-plus years in construction is expected to give the pair a major edge on site. Picture: Reddit/theblock
Her father Rick brings the building credentials, with more than 30 years’ experience across plastering, painting and carpentry through T & S Restorations, which has operated across Melbourne since 1995.
An industry insider told News Corp Australia the pair shape as one of the more strategically balanced teams, but Tayla’s styling direction will be closely watched in Mount Eliza’s $3m-$5m market.
“They are certainly one to watch,” the insider said.
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