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It feels as though the last series of The Block has only just ended, but gird your loins because it’s back and about to begin all over again. Filming for the 2026 series kicked off in mid-March and it’s taking place at the Mornington Peninsula this year.
For Season 22, who will be back, what can we expect from the contestants and what sort of homes will they be working on? Here’s everything we know so far…
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
We have confirmation Marty Fox, Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze will return to The Block in their roles of judges once again. This year, there are water views and Marty now has a moustache, so watch out!
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 renovated 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 is returning to The Block, with the arrival of a new baby imminent. The good news is this year’s series is taking place close to home, so he’ll be able to be there speedily for his wife Dani and their baby’s birth.
Dani is due in April, after the sad loss of their firstborn, daughter Billie, at 10 days old. With Dani being so far along in her pregnancy, she’ll spend a short time doing her usual behind-the-scenes Block series with Dan before taking time out for their baby’s birth.
The Block 2026 hosts
Despite rumours he might be departing, Scott Cam confirmed he is “definitely” going to be back and we haven’t heard any news of Shelley Craft departing either.
The Block 2026 location
The series always shoots in Victoria. While last year we saw them located in country Daylesford, this year should be a little more coastal with the town of Mt Eliza in the Mornington Peninsula being taken over by the crew. The series has secured a $11m development site at 109 Old Mornington Peninsula Road.
As we reported last year, the news was accidentally revealed when members of The Block’s building firm, Nine in Six, were spotted grabbing a coffee in the new area, while wearing their branded shirts.
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. Despite them taking home a huge $520k cash prize, 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 and still hasn’t sold. 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.
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.
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.
