The Block winners Steph and Gian Ottavio were made instant millionaires during their successful auction on Sunday’s finale episode.
The pair are enjoying the spoils of their newfound wealth and fame, putting in a glamourous appearance at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Race Course on Tuesday.
Steph looked the part in an eye-catching red gown with a sweetheart neckline and a dramatic, bright pink ruffle details that ran to floor length.
She added a pair of clear and dusty pink heels and carried a beaded hot pink purse that matched her gown.
The 27-year-old architect had on a clean makeup look with a warm blush and matte mauve lipstick while wearing her brunette bob in trendy waves.
The Block winners Steph and Gian Ottavio (pictured) were made instant millionaires during their successful auction on Sunday’s finale episode. And the pair are enjoying the spoils of their newfound wealth and fame, putting in a glamourous appearance at the Melbourne Cup
Gian, 27, looked dapper in a pale pink blazer with a white dress shirt, salmon tie and fitted navy trousers.
He completed his ensemble with a pair of deep brown leather loafers and round sunglasses.
While attending the races, the pair clapped back about controversy over them engaging their agent early on, denying it gave them an edge.
The lovebirds told Daily Mail Australia that they played by the rules by openly chatting with their agent Tom Panos and said it was merely quick-thinking on their part.
Steph looked the part in an eye-catching red gown with a sweetheart neckline and a dramatic, bright pink ruffle details that ran to floor length
‘From very early on you are allowed to engage with your agent. Auctioneers usually comes with agencies but we went and got our own one,’ Steph began.
‘I don’t understand why that would be controversial.’
Gian then added that if what they did violated the rules of fair play then by extension other forms of preparation should also be labelled ‘controversial’.
‘Wouldn’t that mean looking at property photos before going on the show is controversial because you are getting a head start on design? I disagree,’ he said.
‘At the end of the day The Block is a competition for who will sell their house for the most money at auction and how do you win? You need to have the A-Team working with you.’
While attending the races, the pair clapped back about controversy over them engaging their agent early on, denying it gave them an edge
Steph added if producers didn’t like their playing style they could have implemented restrictions against it but since there were none then what they did was fair play.
Speaking with Daily Mail Australia on Monday, the Sydney couple also revealed their foolproof strategy to win the Channel Nine renovation series.
‘When we got the call that we were on The Block in February, the first thing we did, I think three days later, we called our auctioneer,’ they said.
The pair took home The Block Australia crown on Sunday night when they sold their Hampton East house for $5million and netted $1.75million in profit
‘He was the first person we called and engaged, and people probably wouldn’t think that. As soon as you find out you’re on the Block, why would you call an auctioneer?’
Steph and Gian went on to say ‘it was a no brainer’ to secure the same agency which helped Omar Slaimankhel and Ozman ‘Oz’ Abu Malik land the win last year.
The western Sydney mates landed a shocking $1.6million in profits when they sold their Gisborne home during season 18 of the Block in 2022.
This year, Steph and Gian smashed the record win by selling their house on Charming St for $1.65million over reserve, receiving an extra $100,000 for their win.
