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Season 22 of The Block has officially wrapped, and while we wait for the auction, we look back at everything we knew about the Mount Eliza season, and all that has happened on this wild and crazy journey.
Another Block baby is here! Lisa and Rosco’s son arrived in a shower
It was revealed pretty early in season 22 of The Block that Lisa and Rosco from House 2 were expecting another baby, which is just what you want while competing in a gruelling renovating show for 12 weeks. But now, in an even more wild turn of events, the pair revealed that Lisa gave birth in a cubicle shower at the hospital for a check-up.
“It was totally crazy,” Lisa told New Idea. “He was seven days past his due date, so I’d driven myself to hospital for a check-up appointment. I’d had no signs of labour so thought I’d be booked in for an induction two days later, but as I got out of my car, I noticed this slight, tightening cramp. That was at 2.20pm.”
At 4.26pm – which was only two hours after she’d arrived for her check-up, Lisa gave birth while kneeling in the shower cubicle. Their son Jude was born on October 23, at 3.33kgs. Rosco arrived with their son Lando shortly after, finding Lisa was kneeling on the ground holding their newborn son. Lisa got a round of applause from the people in the waiting room outside the cubicle.
“Everyone heard the whole thing because I was loud,” Lisa said.
For the first time ever, contestants lived in a sharehouse
This season, there was a major shake-up. Instead of living in the homes they’re building, or roughing it in the tents and caravans we’ve seen in recent years, all five teams will bunked together under one roof. And if reality TV has taught us anything, it’s that sharing a house is a recipe for plenty of drama.
In another unexpected twist, that house happened to be the former Mornington Peninsula home of 2025 fan favourites Emma and Ben, who gave their beautifully renovated property a starring role in this year’s season.
A first for The Block
For the first time in the show’s 22 seasons, The Block is got water views. The Block 2026 saw contestants renovate homes with water views, bringing an entirely new backdrop, and a fresh set of design challenges to the long-running renovation series.
While The Block has taken contestants from inner-city terraces to sprawling country properties, this marks the first time water views have become part of the picture. The history-making season is set in Mt. Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, where five teams transformed homes against one of the show’s most picturesque backdrops yet.
Here are your 2026 contestants…
- Jolene and Adam, SA
- Tayla & Rick, Vic
- Chantel & Wyatt, Qld
- Rosco & Lisa, WA
- Courtney & Sevilay, Qld
You can read all about the new teams right here.
Mark your calendars for August 2
The Block’s returned to our screens August 2.
The first trailer
Channel Nine released the first teaser for The Block 2026, offering a sneak peek at the show’s new seaside home in Mount Eliza.
Contestants from 2025 commented on the trailer, with Emma and Ben writing, “Welcome to our side of town fam! 😍🙌❤️ It’s pretty bloody amazing here x.” Robby and Mat added, “Enjoy and love thy neighbour.”
Block Shaynna Blaze was enthusiastic too, commenting: “Woo hoo, cant wait for everyone to see this one!!!”
Filming schedules
When Channel Nine finished filming season 22 of The Block, foreman Dan Reilly and his wife Dani celebrated by taking their adorable newborn Fletcher around site.
“And that’s a wrap people for my 13th season on @theblock,” Dan wrote. “Sunday’s walk arounds are a little different these days with little Fletch throwing in his 2 cents. It’s always fun catching up with the real judges.”
Judge Darren Palmer also posted to his Instagram in celebration.
“Last day on The Block and I’ve brought a special guest,” Darren spoke to his followers, with his husband Olivier Duvillard in the background. “Another judge,” Darren joked.
On the last slide of his carousel post, Darren stated, “Finished The Block. You get your weekends back,” panning to foreman Dan and his wife Dani, judge Shaynna Blaze, and landscape judge Dave Franklin, who all cheer with delight.
“Mt. Eliza done and dusted baby!” Foreman Dan exclaims.
The Block 2026 location
The series always shoots in Victoria. While 2025 was located in country Daylesford, 2026 was a little more coastal, in the town of Mt Eliza in the Mornington Peninsula. The series secured a $11m development site at 109 Old Mornington Peninsula Road. The location hosts six luxury homes for the 2026 season, marking one of the network’s biggest site investments to date.
Industry insiders believed the move to Mount Eliza was a strategic reset for the franchise, returning the show to a blue-chip coastal market known for prestige family homes and wealthy buyers. But not everyone was convinced the design direction would suit the area. Aerial images of the builds sparked debate, with some property experts suggesting the homes feel denser and more “Melbourne townhouse” than the sprawling Peninsula estates buyers typically expect in Mount Eliza.
And, the mysterious “mega-structure” rising beside the construction site is far more than just a storage shed. The giant structure operated as both an on-site production studio and a private warehouse-style hub for sponsors and building supplies, helping the show manage its biggest logistical operation in years.
The Block 2026 contestants
We’ve already had a first look at The Block 2026 contestants, with RealEstate.com.au sharing a sneaky peek at the teams. They’re yet to be officially announced by Channel 9, but it appears there will be quite the mix of characters, from influencers to seasoned renovators.
Tayla & Rick, Vic
One of the teams spotted in their green Block uniform is father-and-daughter team Tayla and Rick Peroomal from Victoria. Reportedly a builder, Rick will bring hands-on experience, while his personal-trainer daughter Tayla will contribute to the physical strength of their duo.
Chantel & Wyatt, Qld
Another pair seen sporting blue Block gear is Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall from the Gold Coast. What they seem to lack in building experience could be made up in the muscles department, with both in the fitness industry.
Rosco & Lisa, WA
Married couple Rosco Wilson and Lisa Dunbar are parents to a little boy and should bring a whole lot of energy to The Block. They seem to have a busy, outdoorsy life on the Western Australian coast, with some renovating experience, too.
Courtney & Sevilay, Qld
Friends Courtney Kain and Sevilay Keser may be the biggest threats on The Block 2026, bringing extensive building industry experience to the competition. Interior designer Sevilay has worked as director of interior design company Troupe Studio and has been the Queensland General Manager for Women in Design and Construction. Meanwhile, Courtney has worked for iQ Construct, which manages new builds, among other projects.
Adam & Jolene, SA
Station managers with Aboriginal corporation Kokatha, Adam and Jolene Wagner are likely to bring some good values into the mix.
Stay tuned for the official reveal of all The Block 2026 teams.
The Block 2026 judges
Marty Fox, Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze returned to The Block in their roles of judges once again.
They’ve all been busy since the last season finished airing. Designer pals Darren and Shaynna announced a new series called 1 Euro House where they will renovate a house in Sicily. We also had Darren on as the very first guest on The Edit by Home Beautiful podcast and he shared his newly renovated Byron Bay beach house. Meanwhile, Marty announced the expansion of his Whitefox real estate agency in Dubai.
The Block 2026 hosts and foreman
Foreman Dan Reilly returned to The Block as Foreman Dan. The good news is that the 2026 season took place close to home, so he was able to be there to help with their newborn baby Fletcher.
Dani gave birth in April, after the sad loss of their firstborn, daughter Billie, at 10 days old.
The Block 2026 hosts
Despite rumours he might be departing, Scott Cam was “definitely” going to be back and Shelley Craft was also on board.
The Block 2025 contestants: Where are they now?
Last year delivered impressive results for 2025 winners Britt and Taz who created a modern organic masterpiece, which is now an Airbnb.
In May, the pair announced their next chapter, purchasing a sprawling $1.4 million hobby farm in Western Australia which they will be completely renovating. Thankfully, they’re documenting the whole thing so we can follow along at home.
Despite the pair taking home a huge $520k cash prize and winning the season, the auction results were mixed for the other contestants.
Most disappointed among the other teams were controversial Perth couple Han and Can from House 2, which was passed in. While new parents Emma and Ben who worked on House 1, and announced their pregnancy on the show, also failed to score any prize money. Even as the next season nears its air date, the homes still haven’t sold.
Missing out on that little financial boost they’d banked on even meant fan favourites Emma and Ben had to part with their own home. Luckily, it sold successfully in January 2026 and they’ve since moved and begun their next reno project – a $920,000 Mount Martha fixer-upper.
Another contestant making the most of their renovating experience on the series is Adelaide hairdresser Mat, who appeared with his best mate Robby and they split $110k in winnings between them. Mat has since bought a church in Brinkworth, South Australia, which he’s transforming into a heritage-rich home.
