The Block’s Courtney and Grant won the room reveal on Sunday when their chic ensuite impressed the judges.
And now the pair have opened up about the unique strategy that helped them seal the victory and score a whopping 28 points.
Admitting that they were tough competitors, Grant said the married couple tried to avoid being influenced by other Blockheads.
‘We said coming in that if we start looking over the fence and wondering whether ours is better than theirs or whatever it might be, then we’re gonna get caught up in the moment and we’ll lose track of what we need to do for that week,’ the landscaper, 30, told Yahoo Lifestyle on Monday.
Courtney, 32, also said she had observed how in past seasons on The Block teams influence each other leading to a style that’s ‘mixed’.
‘Whereas I think it’s really important to keep it all very cohesive,’ she said.
The couple have been runners-up two weeks in a row and they said the win has proved that their so-called ‘Moderterrean’ style was ‘on the right track’.
Admitting they coined the style themselves – as a combination of ‘modern’ design and Mediterranean influences – the ensuite wowed the judges on Sunday.
The Block’s Courtney and Grant won the room reveal on Sunday when their chic ensuite scored a whopping 28 points
The design featured microcement, travertine and coloured stone.
It comes after host Scott Cam singled out Courtney and Grant as one of the hardest working on the current season.
‘It’s just one of those things where you’ve got to be on full-time and you’ve got to give 120 per cent,’ he said in a nine.com.au video.
Scott was also impressed with Kristian and Mimi.
However when it came to which house is likely to win, Scott said that is something he cannot predict.
‘I can’t really comment on which house will resonate with the public,’ he said.
And now the pair have opened up about the unique strategy that helped them seal the victory
‘The concept of our show is that we have no control over the auction and our grand finale whatsoever.
‘We turn up on the day and hope for the best but it’s the general public that decide the winner. ‘
The Block will reportedly lose one of their teams in the coming weeks as the pressure cooker reality show threatens to break-up one unhappy couple.
Jesse Maguire and Paige Beechey from the Blue Team have now been confirmed as the pair who will throw down their shovels in week five and walk off-site for good.
An insider recently revealed the engaged couple, who are the youngest team this season, will leave the show to save their relationship, reported Yahoo Lifestyle.
‘Jesse and Paige asked themselves a real question: Is the chance of making money worth risking their relationship?’ a source told the publication.
Admitting that they were tough competitors Grant said the married couple tried to avoid being influenced by other Blockheads. Pictured: Courtney and Grant’s bathroom
‘Channel Nine gave them the go-ahead to leave the show after some heated exchanges on their hot microphones.
‘It was a really tough decision, but both Jesse and Paige believe Australia will embrace their decision positively.’
The Insider went on to say fights between Jesse, 29, and Paige, 27, became ‘pretty toxic’ toward the end and tested the limits of their relationship.
Series co-creator and producer Julian Cress also confirmed earlier this month that one couple will choose to leave the show, but are set to return later in the season.
The design featured microcement, travertine and coloured stone
While other cast and crew members are said to believe the Perth couple made ‘the right decision’ in quitting, there are concerns viewers will find their exit ‘polarising’.
However, the source also revealed that since leaving The Block, the engaged couple seem happier than ever and ‘get along famously’.
The lovebirds are set to get married later this year and even celebrated Jesse’s 30th birthday with a getaway to Europe alongside their friends.
Daily Mail Australia previously reported in April that Jesse and Paige will be replaced on-site by sisters from New South Wales.
Maddy and Charlotte were said to have received only 24 hours notice to accept The Block offer and finish the build Jesse and Paige started.
