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The Block season 17

The seventeenth season of Australian reality television series The Block, titled The Block: Fans v Faves, premiered on 8 August 2021 on the Nine Network.[1] Hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft, site foremen Keith Schleiger and Dan Reilly, and judges Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer, all returned from the previous season.[2]

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The Block
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No. of episodes50
Release
Original networkNine Network
Original release8 August (2021-08-08) 
7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)
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Production

Applications for the seventeenth season of the series opened in August 2020 until 27 September 2020, looking for couples aged between 18 and 65 years old being sought by casting agents.[3] Filming is expected to be a 10–12 week shoot period from late February 2021[4] In September 2020, the seventeenth season of The Block was officially confirmed at Nine's 2021 upfronts.[5][6] In October 2020, it was reported that 5 properties on Bronte Court in Hampton, Victoria, were in the process of being purchased by Nine.[7][8] In December 2020, it was confirmed that Bronte Court will be the next location for renovation, Nine Network acquired five houses in the area for $11.5 million combined.[9][10]

In July 2021, it was officially confirmed the season will be Fans vs Faves, although this is the second time the title Fans vs Faves will be used, this is actually the third season to have returning contestants versus new contestants (seasons 8 & 10 respectively). Season 8 was the first time the series was titled Fans vs Faves.

Mitch & Mark won the series with their house selling for over $4.04m. All houses sold on auction day with all teams profiting well over $295k.[11]

Contestants

This season introduces 3 new couples (dubbed "Fans") and 2 returning couples (dubbed "Favourites"/"Faves"). The couples selected were as follows:[12] Of the new "Fans" Josh & Luke Packham have previously participated on Love Island Australia.

More information House, Couple ...
House Couple Age Location Relationship Occupations
1 Faves Georgia & Ronnie Caceres[a] 37 & 45 Perth, WA Married with children Professional Renovators
2 Faves Mitch Edwards & Mark McKie[b] 58 & 59 Sydney, NSW Partners Resigned Grandparents
3 Fans Tanya & Vito Guccione 39 & 44 Melbourne, VIC Married with children Makeup Artist & Window Furnisher
4 Fans Josh & Luke Packham both 27 Sydney, NSW Identical Twins Studying Mental Health & Synthetic Grass Installer
5 Fans Kirsty Lee Akers & Jesse Anderson 32 & 31 Wangi Wangi, NSW Married Country Singer & Videographer
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Notes

  1. Former contestants on season 13
  2. Former contestants on season 15

Cheating Scandal

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Schedule Scandal

Two of the teams — House 3's Tanya and Vito and House 4's Josh and Luke — had a photo of the production schedule, which meant they knew exactly when certain rooms would be called, and the dates of challenge days. Josh and Luke said that they received the photo but wouldn't say from where, and after denials, Tanya and Vito revealed that Tanya had sent the photo to Luke.[13] Tanya said that she received the photo from a former tradesperson on The Block. Having the production schedule was a massive advantage. When the photo was brought to Scott Cam's attention, he wiped the schedule clean and said they would pick rooms at random to complete for the rest of the season.[14] Scott Cam punished Tanya and Vito and Josh and Luke by deducting two points per team, effectively ruling them out from winning Basement Week. There was considerable anger among fans, who thought that this punishment should have been harsher.[15]

In the final episode of the show, during the final interviews, Tanya was questioned about the cheating scandal once again. She again said that she hadn't taken the photograph and showed a text feed between her and a supposed ex-tradie from The Block. Her partner Vito was supporting and also denied the suspicions.

However, House 4's Josh & Luke decided to 'get [the truth] off their chests' and did a full tell-all interview. They explained how during the filming of the promotion, they were using the toilets in the production office (which was another house being rented out by Nine Network). When Luke went to use the bathroom he noticed an open door, which was Scotty's office. The entire production schedule was written on a whiteboard at the back of the room. Luke was only able to memorise the first 3–4 weeks on the schedule but never considered taking a photo. Later in the day, Luke (and possibly Josh) was approached by Tanya, who asked if they could be on guard for her while she took a photo. They reluctantly agreed.

The twins explained that the reason they had kept quiet was because Tanya wasn't willing to say her part in it. During Half Basement Week (the week the scandal was exposed), Josh & Luke came out but Tanya initially did not wish to. Josh and Luke initially kept her identity anonymous because of this reason. They later managed to convince Tanya to come out with her part by implementing the fake ex-tradie story which most people believed.

Josh & Luke also explained that they didn't want to go against Tanya's will because they wouldn't have been able to get several things signed off by them, including a moved driveway and ability to use their property for access so that they could dig their pool.

While the contestants were waiting for their reserves the day before Auctions, they were informed of the twins' story. Ronnie & Georgia and Mitch & Mark had suspected that this had been the case but had never known for sure. When Josh & Luke arrived, Luke apologised for his part in the scandal and this was generally accepted by the other contestants.

While driving to meet the other contestants, Tanya was annoyed at the twins for not informing her that they were going to tell the truth. Her husband Vito responded by saying that he was still on her side and would support her. Tanya got very upset when confronted by other contestants about it, and using Mitch's words, "... it's too late, now she's caught."

Laundry Scandal

Because of the Schedule Scandal, the Block was thrown into disarray because all of the pre booked and planned work had to be restructured. One of these problems was Kinsman, who were booked in to do the laundries during the now Living & Dining Week. The contestants were told that they had to prep their laundries for install by Kinsman as well as doing their living/dining rooms. If they managed to complete this during the week, Kinsman would install for free as they were a sponsor. However, if a team failed to complete it they would have to pay for install during another week. All teams managed to complete it in time except for Tanya & Vito. As per the rules Tanya & Vito were required to pay for their late install, but instead they manipulated Kinsman who agreed to do it for free. However, the other contestants stepped in and caught Tanya & Vito out and made sure they paid for their laundries.

Reaction

Fans were angered by the whole scandal, particularly Tanya's failure to reveal the truth until the final episode. Most fans felt that the punishment should have been much higher, and like suggested by Ronnie, have all points and extra money taken away from the responsible teams. Some fans even felt that the auction results of the two teams should have been changed, mainly Tanya and Vito's.

The producers and casting agents of the show were also brought under fire, fans questioning the choices of Josh & Luke and Tanya & Vito as contestants. Many fans felt that the casting agents should have spotted the bad qualities in the contestants and not cast them. They also questioned the casting of Josh & Luke, as former Love Island contestants many felt that they were cast just to cause drama and as advertising for the show.

Theories

Fans have speculated many theories about the scandal and why Tanya would feel the need to take the photo in the first place. One of these theories is that Tanya may have felt disadvantaged as she was up against a bunch of All Stars.

Score history

More information Teams, Ronnie & Georgia ...
Teams' progress summarised through the competition
Teams
Ronnie & Georgia Mitch & Mark Tanya & Vito Josh & Luke Kirsty & Jesse
Rooms Scores
Guest Bedroom 24½ 22½ 23 24 23
Guest Ensuite 26½ 28 24½ 20½ 24
Master Bedroom & Walk-in-Robe 23½ 26½ 24 27 23
Basement 28½ 28½ 25½ 19 29
Master Ensuite 29 22 22½ 28½ 26
Guest Bedroom & Redo Room 29 28 27 20 28½
Kitchen 27 22½ 25½ 26½ 29½
Living & Dining 29½ 25 29½ 22½ 29
Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room 29 26½ 25 18½ 29½
Backyard 28 28 22½ 28 29½
Garage, Study & Wine Cellar 27 23½ 19½ 8 26½
Front Garden & Facade 27 29½ 24 24½ 28½
Super Power Leader Board 331½ [16][17] 310 292½ 267 326
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Weekly Room Budget

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Week Room(s) Budget Costs
Ronnie & Georgia Mitch & Mark Tanya & Vito Josh & Luke Kirsty & Jesse
1 Guest Bedroom $21,000 $21,305 $13,823.20 $14,199.98 $20,722.80 $14,757.58
2 Guest Ensuite $23,000 $24,500 $20,833 $33,237 $25,356 $19,022
3 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-Robe $22,000 $24,500 $20,376 $25,649 $19,830 $24,920
4 Basement $25,000 $23,410 $31,795 $32,106 $28,231 $34,117
5 Master Ensuite $22,200 $26,792 $17,458 $41,980 $27,044
6 Guest Bedroom & Redo Room $21,000 + $5,000[18] $24,680 $22,461 $15,220 $17,248 $19,855
7 Kitchen $21,000 $39,396 $33,768 $27,083 $33,024 $49,085
8 Living & Dining $25,000 $47,001 $37,691 $49,618 $37,367 $47,863
9 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room $37,418 $25,092 $34,138 $29,504 $44,428
10 Backyard $35,000 $76,033 $46,425 $45,005 $53,538 $86,411
11 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar $30,000 - - - - -
12 Front Garden & Facade $40,000 - - - - -
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Weekly Room Prize

More information Week, Room ...
Week Room Winning Team Prize
1 Guest Bedroom Ronnie & Georgia $10,000 and a getaway to the Mornington Peninsula
2 Guest Ensuite Mitch & Mark $10,000 and a getaway to the Lancemore Crossley St. Hotel
3 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-Robe Josh & Luke $10,000 and a night away to the Yarra Valley
4 Basement Kirsty & Jesse $10,000 + $5,000 for getting a 10 and a night away to the Lancemore Crossley St. Hotel
5 Master Ensuite Ronnie & Georgia $10,000 + $5,000 for getting a 10 and a luxury holiday to Lyon House in Ballarat
6 Guest Bedroom & Redo Room $10,000 + $5,000 for getting a 10 and a luxury holiday to Lancemore Werribee Mansion
7 Kitchen Kirsty & Jesse $10,000 + $10,000 for getting two 10's and a wall of $100k wine fridges from Gaggenau + a night away to the W Hotel
8 Living & Dining Ronnie & Georgia $5,000 each and a night away to Red Hill Polperro Farmhouse
Tanya & Vito gets $10,000 for getting two 10's
Tanya & Vito
9 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Kirsty & Jesse $10,000 + $10,000 for getting two 10's and a night away to Mitchelton estate in an airstream caravan
10 Backyard $10,000
11 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Ronnie & Georgia $10,000 + a one night away holiday to the Yarra Valley
12 Front Garden & Facade Mitch & Mark $10,000 and a Ford Puma
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Results

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Judges' Scores

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Summary of Judges' Scores
Week Area(s) Scores Teams
Ronnie & Georgia Mitch & Mark Tanya & Vito Josh & Luke Kirsty & Jesse
1 Guest Bedroom Darren 88
Shaynna 887
Neale 87
Total 24½ 22½ 23 24 23
2 Guest Ensuite Darren 978
Shaynna 9878
Neale 988
Total 26½ 28 24½ 20½ 24
3 Master Bedroom & Walk-in-Robe Darren 89998
Shaynna 989
Neale 879
Total 23½ 26½[19] 24 27 23
4 Basement Darren 997
Shaynna 1097
Neale 9½-27-210
Total 28½ 28½ 25½[20] 19 29
5 Master Ensuite Darren 99
Shaynna 97
Neale 10+1109
Total 29[21] 22 22½ 28½ 26
6 Guest Bedroom & Redo Room Darren
Shaynna 1097
Neale 9
Total 29 28 27 20 28½
7 Kitchen Darren 99
Shaynna 98910
Neale 9910
Total 27 22½ 25½ 26½ 29½
8 Living & Dining Darren 7
Shaynna 810
Neale 9½+110810
Total 29½[22] 25 29½ 22½ 29
9 Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Darren 96
Shaynna 1010
Neale 98610
Total 29 26½ 25 18½ 29½
10 Backyard Darren 99
Shaynna
Neale 99½+1
Total 28 28 22½ 28 29½[23]
11 Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Darren 93
Shaynna 9839
Neale 9729
Total 27 23½ 19½ 8 26½
12 Front Garden & Facade Darren 9889
Shaynna 91088
Neale 910810
Total 27 29½ 24 24½ 28½
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Challenge scores

More information Week, Challenge ...
Summary of challenge scores
Week Challenge Reward Teams
Challenge Description Ronnie & Georgia Mitch & Mark Tanya & Vito Josh & Luke Kirsty & Jesse
1 House decider Complete a bedroom with a budget of $5,000 in 48 hours First choice of the houses House 1 (decided by Fans) House 2 (decided by Fans) 3rd place
(House 3)
2nd place
(House 4)
1st place
(House 5)
3 Bayley House Makeover Makeover a communal area each on a budget of $7,000 $10,000 split between team members Lost Won
5 Cubby House Challenge Each team must build the most original Cubby house design $10,000 and 1 bonus point Rocket Ship Cubby House Barbie Cubby House Jungle Cubby House Ballpit Cubby House Cafe Cubby House
6 Shipwrecked Challenge Create a piece for the guest bedroom using materials from old ships $10,000 and a Myhome smart system or $10,000 and 1 bonus point[24] Hanging Shelf Play Station Fidget Planter Boxer Beside Table Stool
7 Lip Sync Challenge Perform and lip sync to a chosen genre of music $5,000 and 1 bonus point Pop star: Performing Chandelier by Sia Boy band: Performing Wake me up before you go-go Country Legend: Performing Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Island in the stream Musical theatre: Performing the Lion King Hakuna Matata Rock god : Performing Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
8 Domain listing Challenge Create a listing for domain $10,000 and 3 bonus points for Domain Super Power leader board 27½ 24½ 22½ 24 27
10 Domain Buyers Jury challenge Clean and prepare their houses for domain buyers jury $10,000 won the money and Kirsty and Jess won the bonus point 31 34[25] 32 27 26
11 Games night Challenge 4 leg race

1.Build a block tower 2.Sketch it 3.Pinning the tool on Scott Cam 4.Complete big blocks puzzle

$5,000 1st 2nd 5th 3rd 4th
Glass blowing Challenge Making glass decanter for wine cellar 1st place:$5,000

2nd place:$3,000 3rd place:$2,000

Triangular decanter Classic decanter 3rd

60's vibe decanter

2nd

Side sitting decanter

1st Rounded decanter
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Auction

More information Rank, Couple ...
Rank Couple Reserve Auction Result Profit Total Winnings Auction Order
1st Mitch & Mark $3.4m $4,044,444.44 $644,444.44 $744,444.44 2nd
2nd Josh and Luke $3.4m $3.93m $530,000 $530,000 4th
3rd Tanya and Vito $3.4m $3,800,000.01 $400,000.01 $400,000.01 3rd
4th Kirsty and Jesse $4.1m $4,401,523.67 $301,523.67 $301,523.67 5th
5th Ronnie and Georgia $3.4m $3.696m $296,000 $296,000 1st
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Ratings

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The Block 2021 metropolitan viewership and nightly position
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Week Episode Original airdate Timeslot Viewers
(millions)[a]
Nightly rank Source
1 1 "Welcome to The Block" 8 August 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.747 7 [26]
2 "Guest Bedrooms Begin" 9 August 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.627 10 [27]
3 "Guest Bedrooms Continue" 10 August 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.634 10 [28]
4 "Fans & Faves collide" 11 August 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.633 9 [29]
2 5 "Guest Bedrooms Revealed" 15 August 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.758 4 [30]
6 "Guest Ensuites Begin" 16 August 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.619 12 [31]
7 "Guest Ensuites Continue" 17 August 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.591 12 [32]
8 "Game Changing Surprise" 18 August 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.678 9 [33]
3 9 "Guest Ensuites Revealed" 22 August 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.779 4 [34]
10 "Master Bedrooms & WIRs Begin" 23 August 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.627 11 [35]
11 "Bayley House Challenge Day" 24 August 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.609 12 [36]
12 "Master Bedrooms & WIRs Continue" 25 August 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.668 7 [37]
4 13 "Master Bedroom & WIR Revealed" 29 August 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.828 4 [38]
14 "Basements Begin" 30 August 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.809 7 [39]
15 "Basements Continue" 31 August 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.911 5 [40]
16 "Cheating Scandal Erupts" 1 September 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.941 5 [41]
5 17 "Basements Revealed" 5 September 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.032 4 [42]
18 "Master Ensuites Begin" 6 September 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.852 5 [43]
19 "Cubby House Challenge" 7 September 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.971 5 [44]
20 "Master Ensuites Continue" 8 September 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.834 5 [45]
6 21 "Master Ensuites Revealed" 12 September 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.952 5 [46]
22 "Guest Bedrooms & Redo Rooms Begin" 13 September 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.864 5 [47]
23 "Shipwrecked Challenge" 14 September 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.829 5 [48]
24 "Guest Bedrooms & Redo Rooms Continue" 15 September 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.810 5 [49]
7 25 "Guest Bedrooms & Redo Rooms Revealed" 19 September 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.961 3 [50]
26 "Kitchens Begin" 20 September 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.812 5 [51]
27 "Lip Sync Challenge" 21 September 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.855 5 [52]
28 "Kitchens Continue" 22 September 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.855 5 [53]
8 29 "Kitchens Revealed" 26 September 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.074 2 [54]
30 "Living & Dinings Begin" 27 September 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.876 5 [55]
31 "Domain Listing Challenge" 28 September 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.840 5 [56]
32 "Living & Dinings Continue" 29 September 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.902 5 [57]
9 33 "Living & Dinings Revealed" 4 October 2021 Monday 7:00pm 0.995 3 [58]
34 "Hallway, Laundry & Powder Rooms Begin" 5 October 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.893 5 [59]
35 "Hallway Week Heats Up" 6 October 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.894 5 [60]
36 "Hallway, Laundry & Powder Rooms Continue" 7 October 2021 Thursday 7:30pm 0.849 5 [61]
10 37 "Hallway, Laundry & Powder Room Revealed" 10 October 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 0.920 4 [62]
38 "Backyards Begin" 11 October 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.835 5 [63]
39 "Domain Buyers Jury Challenge" 12 October 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.849 5 [64]
40 "Backyards Continue" 13 October 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.898 5 [65]
11 41 "Backyards Revealed" 17 October 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.064 1 [66]
42 "Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Begins" 18 October 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.956 5 [67]
43 "Games night & Glass blowing Challenges" 19 October 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.928 5 [68]
44 "Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Continues" 20 October 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.851 5 [69]
12 45 "Garage, Study & Wine Cellar Reveal" 24 October 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.100 1 [70]
46 "Front Garden & Facade Begins" 25 October 2021 Monday 7:30pm 0.944 4 [71]
47 "Front Garden & Facade Continues" 26 October 2021 Tuesday 7:30pm 0.901 3 [72]
48 "Front Garden & Facade Final Stretch" 27 October 2021 Wednesday 7:30pm 0.861 3 [73]
13 49 "Front Garden & Facade Reveal" 31 October 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.084 1 [74]
50 "Grand Final/
Auctions"
7 November 2021 Sunday 7:00pm 1.555 2 [75]
"Winner Announced" 1.835 1
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Notes

  1. Ratings data is from OzTAM and represents the live and same day average viewership from the 5 largest Australian metropolitan centres (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide).

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