The Block 2026 Episode 42 recap: Girls’ are threatened with disqualification over spending

Right from the start, Queenslanders Courtney and Sev haven’t been afraid to splurge cash they don’t always have, operating on the belief that future prize money will cover their tracks. That high-risk strategy has yielded six wins so far. However, with the competition entering its penultimate week, opportunities to secure extra cash are running out. Host Scotty Cam and the team have urged everyone not to overextend themselves on their upcoming gardens and garages. While the recommended budget for the week is $30,000, every single team plans to exceed it. Courtney and Sev are staging the biggest gamble yet, planning an $86,000 splurge — literally every last cent in their bank account — on a pizza oven, outdoor fridge, outdoor shower, curved wine cellar, fireplace, and a dedicated car-washing station. Reality hit quickly when Sev realised the numbers simply didn’t stack up. Landscaper Troy Lovett’s bill came in at $125,000 — a massive $25,000 over their initial $100,000 estimate. “I realised there were a few too many splurges, blowouts, and assumptions being made,” Sev admitted, reflecting on their failure to win a few key rooms they felt were locked in. RELATED Judges called out by ...