The Block is serving up some serious twists this season. From a new location in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula to all the contestants sharing a house while they compete against each other, audiences can expect the “competitive tension” to reach new heights for its 22nd season.
This year, five teams from all over Australia spent three months living and working in close quarters while they tackled one of the hardest briefs in The Block history — quiet luxury.
The teams have to create “light, white and bright” spaces in homes that boast oceanfront views, all while working within council noise restriction hours.
The lots are some of the biggest in the show’s history, too, so it’s no small feat.
As intense challenges and high-pressure situations collide, the contestants revealed to WHO before the show aired that fans can expect many “highs and lows” this season as teams are pushed to the brink.
One contestant even admitted they were worried about how they would come across with the edit, and what would make it into the show without context.
If you need to acquaint yourself with this year’s contestants, look no further.
Who are the teams in The Block 2026?
Adam (48) and Jolene (42)
Relationship: Adam and Jolene are a married couple from Roxby Downs, South Australia. They met 10 years ago on Jolene’s father’s property in Weipa, Far North Queensland and married 12 months later. They have five adult children between them.
Occupation: Cattle Station Managers
Experience:
Adam is a qualified carpenter who has worked on a variety of building projects and has worked on Arnhem Land, flying out to remote communities teaching basic skills and helping to fix homes.
Jolene has a background in property management, has managed small renovations of investment properties and a new build.
On The Block, Jolene will handle the design, shopping and styling while Adam is on the tools and managing the site.
Chantel (32) and Wyatt (30)
Relationship: Chantel and Wyatt are a couple who met in the gym two years ago. The pair share a home with Chantel’s three young children.
Occupation: Chantel is a stay-at-home mother, owner of an online active wear business and an online fitness coach. Wyatt is a personal trainer and online fitness coach.
Experience:
Chantel has extensive building experience and is a qualified supervisor. Having trained in carpentry, she holds a Certificate 1V in Building and Construction and has assisted in the construction of more than 100 homes with her builder father. She would love to get her builder’s licence.
Wyatt doesn’t have any construction experience, but is skilled in keeping everyone on track.
Despite his lack of experience, Wyatt will be taking charge on site and Chantel will handle the design, shopping and styling.
Courtney (34) and Sev (37)
Relationship: Best friends for 12 years.
Occupation: Courtney is a site manager in commercial construction. Sev is a commercial interior designer.
Experience:
Courtney and Sev are some of the most qualified contestants on The Block this year. Courtney has extensive experience in construction and renovation and has been involved in managing sites for universities, schools, hotels, resorts, shopping centres, bars and clubs. She has also renovated two of her own properties.
Sev has extensive experience in commercial interior design and has already completed an internal and external renovation of a home.
On The Block, Courtney will be the site manager, managing the budget and rallying the tradies, and Sev will be taking care of design, shopping and styling.
Tayla (32) and Rick (63)
Relationship: Rick and Tayla are a father-daughter duo.
Occupation: Rick is a builder. Tayla is a personal trainer and business owner.
Experience:
Rick is a builder who has spent the majority of his career on the tools, with experience working across more than 100 residential properties. Tayla has limited experience renovating her own homes and credits everything she knows to her dad.
On The Block, Rick will oversee the tools and site, and Tayla will oversee the design, shopping and styling.
Lisa and Rosco
Relationship: Lisa and Rosco are a married couple from Perth, Western Australia. They met nine years ago, have been married for four years, and have a two-year-old son, Lando.
Occupation: Lisa is a paramedic and registered nurse. Rosco is a FIFO logistics expert in oil and gas.
Experience:
Lisa and Rosco completed their own home over three years, starting from the shell and building everything from the cabinetry and fixtures to the landscaping and cladding.
On The Block, Lisa will take on the role of chief interior stylist, minister of finance, trade assistant and snack provider, while Rosco will be a mix of project manager and hands-on tradie.
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