The Block (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Reality television |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jamie Durie (host, seasons 1–2), Scott Cam (host, season 3–present), Shelley Craft (co-host, from season 4) |
| Products | Reality TV show about property renovation and auctions |
The Block is a reality television program from Australia broadcast on the Nine Network. It showcases four or five couples competing to renovate and decorate properties, which are subsequently auctioned to achieve the highest possible sale price.
Initially, the series ran for two seasons in 2003 and 2004 with Jamie Durie as the host. After a break of six years, The Block was brought back by Nine Network in 2010 for its third season, featuring television presenter and builder Scott Cam as host. From season four onwards, Shelley Craft joined the show as co-host.
The series is heavily supported by commercial sponsors, frequently highlighting brand collaborations within episodes.
Format
In its original incarnation, the show involved four couples already in relationships renovating dilapidated apartments located in the Sydney suburb of Bondi. Each couple worked on a separate apartment over a 12-week period with a budget capped at A$40,000. Upon completion, the apartments were auctioned off, with participants retaining any profits above a predetermined reserve price. The couple achieving the highest profit received an additional A$100,000 reward. The current iteration typically features five couples primarily working in Melbourne, with renovation budgets often exceeding $100,000.
The first three seasons were filmed in various Sydney suburbs: Bondi for season one, Manly during season two, and Vaucluse in season three. Season four transitioned to Melbourne’s Richmond area, focusing on four adjacent houses instead of apartments. This season also marked the introduction of television personality Shelley Craft as co-host alongside Scott Cam.
Season five, which premiered in April 2012, maintained the four-house format set in Melbourne’s Dorcas Street, featuring multi-level townhouses. Season six returned to Bondi to celebrate the tenth anniversary; however, from season seven onward, production has remained based in Melbourne.
The initial three seasons were broadcast weekly for durations of 13, 26, and 9 weeks respectively. Since season four, the show has expanded its schedule to air on multiple nights each week.
Hosts and judges
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| Jamie Durie | colspan="2" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Cam | colspan="19" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shelley Craft | colspan="18" Template:Yes2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Judges | |||||||||||||||||||||
| John McGrath | colspan="5" Template:Yes2 | Template:Terminated | Template:Terminated | colspan("3") Template:Terminated | — | ||||||||||||||||
Foremen
| Foreman | Seasons | |||||||||
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| Keith Schleiger | colspan=16 Template:Yes2 | colspan=1 Template:Terminated | — | |||||||
| Dan Reilly | — | colspan=2 Template:Terminated | — | colspan=12 Template:Yes2 | ||||||
Auction
| Season | Number of teams | Properties sold at auction | Post-auction sales | Prize awarded | Total auction profit[lower-alpha 1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | 4 | $0 | $100,000 | $443,000 | |
| 2 | 2004 | 4 | 2 | $155,000 | ||
| 3 | 2010 | 4 | 3 | $90,000 | $339,500 | |
| 4 | 2011 | 4 | 1 | $122,000 | $15,000 | |
| 5 | 2012 | 4 | $0 | $1,723,001 | ||
| 6 | 2013 | 4 | $815,000 | |||
| 7 | 5 | $1,283,000 | ||||
| 8 | 2014 | 4 | $2,326,500 | |||
| 9 | 5 | $705,000 | ||||
| 10 | 2015 | 4 | $3,065,000 | |||
| 11 | 5 | $2,439,000 | ||||
| 12 | 2016 | 5 | $2,835,000 | |||
| 13 | 2017 | 5 | $1,220,000 | |||
| 14 | 2018 | 5 | $1,880,000 | |||
| 15 | 2019 | 5 | $2,292,000 | |||
| 16 | 2020 | 5 | $3,232,002 | |||
| 17 | 2021 | 5 | $2,171,968.12 | |||
| 18 | 2022 | 5 | 2 | $339,000.50 | $1,606,667.65 | |
| 19 | 2023 | 5 | 4 | $155,000 | $2,895,000 | |
| 20 | 2024 | 5 | $0 | $5,330,000 | ||
| 21 | 2025 | 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Total combined profit | ! $36,771,638.77 | |||||
| Including prize money ($2,000,000) | ! $38,771,638.77 | |||||
| Including post-auction sales ($551,000.50) | ! $39,322,639.27 | |||||
Notes
Returning contestants
| Participants | Connection | Initial season | Comeback season | Total combined profit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Edwards & Mark Mckie | Business partners | 15 | $384,000 | 17 | $644,444.44 | $1,028,444.44 |
| Alisa & Lysandra Fraser | Twin siblings | 7 | $395,000 | 8 | $616,000 | $1.011m |
| Darren & Deanne Jolly | Married couple with children | 9 | $10,000 | 10 | $935,000 | $945,000 |
| Brad Cranfield & Dale Vine | Close friends | rowspan="2" | 5 | $606,000 $355,000 | 8 | $507,250 | $859,625 $608,625 |
| Dan & Dani Reilly | Married couple | $448,000 | 6 | $220,000 | $668,000 | |
| Georgia & Ronnie Caceres | Married with children | 13 | $161,000 | 17 | $296,000 | $457,000 |
| Phil Rankin & Amity Dry | Married with children | 1 | $60,000 | rowspan="3" | 6 | $395,000 | $455,000 |
| Josh & Jenna Densten | Married couple | 4 | $50,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
| Mark Bowyer & Duncan Miller | Close friends | 3 | $47,000 | $25,000 | $72,000 | |
- Brad & Dale originally competed in Season 5 with different partners but returned together as a duo in Season 8.
- The total profits shown represent the combined earnings shared between team members.
Season 1
Premiering on 1 June 2003 on the Nine Network, the inaugural season of The Block aired Sundays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm AEST. It replaced programs such as Backyard Blitz and Location Location. Hosted by Jamie Durie, known for his work on Backyard Blitz, filming took place in Bondi, New South Wales, with most editing finalized prior to broadcast to streamline production.
Out of approximately 2,000 hopefuls, four pairs were chosen:
- Adam Thorn (30) and Fiona Mills (27), a married duo from Banksia, New South Wales. Adam worked as a data analyst while Fiona was formerly a sales representative. Having renovated three homes previously, they undertook the first ground-floor apartment (flat one) and were among the frontrunners. Their property sold for $751,000 resulting in a profit of $156,000 plus a prize of $100,000.
- Warren Sonin (37) and Gavin Atkins (35), representing the first male same-sex team on the show; Warren was a sales manager and Gavin held a public relations manager role from Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales.
- Paul and Kylie Ingram
- Phil Rankine and Amity Dry
Total profits from auction day amounted to $443,000.
| Apartment | Auction order | Team | Reserve price | Sale price | Profit earned | Total prize money | Final ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Adam & Fiona | $595,000 | $751,000 | $156,000 | $256,000 | 1st place |
| 2 | 2 | Warren & Gavin | $595,000 | $670,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 3rd place |
| 3 | 1 | Phil & Amity | $595,000 | $655,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | 4th place |
| 4 | 3 | Paul & Kylie | $595,000 | $747,000 | $152,000 | $152,000 | 2nd place |
Season 2
Following the positive reception of the inaugural season, the second installment expanded to 26 episodes, broadcast twice weekly starting 18 April 2004. This season was set in Manly instead of Bondi. The total auction profits reached $155,000, with two properties remaining unsold.
Out of more than 18,000 applicants, the four competing couples were:
| Flat | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction outcome | Profit made | Total earnings | Final ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Jason & Kirsten | $795,000 | $872,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 | 2nd |
| 2 | 3 | Andrew & Jamie | $790,000 | $868,000 | $78,000 | $178,000 | 1st |
| 3 | 1 | Matt & Jane | $795,000 | $795,000 | $0 | $0 | 3rd (tied) |
| 4 | 4 | Steven & Richard | $800,000 | $800,000 | $0 | $0 | 3rd (tied) |
Early in the competition, original participants Dani and Monique Bacha withdrew due to Dani’s previous conviction. Their place was taken by Andrew Rochford and Jamie Nicholson.
Season 3
The series returned in 2010 featuring four apartments located in Sydney’s prestigious Vaucluse. Scott Cam replaced Jamie Durie as host for this season. The combined auction profits amounted to roughly $337,500, with one property not selling at auction.
| Flat | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction result | Post-auction sale price | Profit made | Total earnings | Final ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Josh & Nisha | $900,000 | $1.105m | N/A | $205,000 | $305,000 | 1st |
| 2 | 2 | Mark & Duncan | $860,000 | $907,000 | N/A | $47,000 | $47,000 | 3rd |
| 3 | 4 | Erin & Jake | $910,000 | $997,500 | N/A | $87,500 | $87,500 | 2nd |
| 4 | 3 | Chez & Brenton | $880,000 | Passed in | $970,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | 4th |
Season 4
Season four brought six significant changes to the format:
- The location moved from Sydney to Melbourne.
- An elimination round at the start reduced eight couples down to four.
- Contestants renovated individual houses rather than apartment units.
- Renovations extended to exterior areas as well as interiors.
- Participants worked full-time on renovations without outside jobs during the week.
- The broadcast schedule increased to six episodes weekly featuring both one-hour and half-hour segments.
- Shelley Craft joined as host for special challenges awarding additional cash and prizes.
- A new weekly episode titled "The Blocked: Unlocked," hosted by Craft, offered personal stories and behind-the-scenes footage.
The eight initial couples were narrowed down to four who received house keys:
- Josh and Jenna – House 1 (blue)
- Polly and Waz – House 2 (yellow)
- Katrina and Amie – House 3 (green)
- Rod and Tanya – House 4 (red)
Polly and Waz emerged victorious with a profit of $15,000 plus a grand prize of $100,000. The remaining three houses failed to sell at auction. This season recorded the lowest combined auction profits in the series’ history at only $15,000 due to just one successful sale. Notably during the finale, Josh proposed marriage to Jenna.
| House | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction outcome | Post-auction sale price | Profit made | Total earnings | Final position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Josh & Jenna | $950,000 | Passed in | $1,000,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 2nd (tied) |
| 2 | 2 | Polly & Waz | $840,000 | $855,000 | N/A | $15,000 | $115,000 | 1st |
| 3 | 3 | Amie & Katrina | $860,000 | Passed in | $860,000 | $0 | $0 | 2nd (tied) |
| 4 | 4 | style="background:#FF0800; color:black;" | Rod & Tania | $850,000 | Passed in | $922,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 | 2nd (tied) |
Only Polly and Waz successfully sold at auction. Amie and Katrina sold their property later at reserve price without profit. Rod and Tania achieved the highest post-auction profit of $72,000 but did not win due to auction results favoring Polly and Waz.
Season 5
Similar to the previous season, season five took place in Melbourne’s inner suburb of South Melbourne, specifically at 401–407 Dorcas Street. The site comprised four double-storey terrace homes, each on individual titles, with approved plans allowing for third-floor additions and vehicle access from Montague Street.
The competition began with eight couples, four of whom were eliminated before the remaining teams were handed the keys to their respective homes:
- Dale and Sophie – House 1 (blue)
- Mike and Andrew – House 2 (yellow)
- Brad and Lara – House 3 (green)
- Dan and Dani – House 4 (red)
The total profit generated from the auctions amounted to $1,723,001.
| House | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit made | Total earnings | Final placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Dale & Sophie | $975,000 | $1.330m | $335,000 | $335,000 | 4th |
| 2 | 4 | Mike & Andrew | $966,000 | $1.400m | $434,001 | $434,001 | 3rd |
| 3 | 1 | Brad & Lara | $1.114m | $1.620m | $506,000 | $606,000* | 1st |
| 4 | 2 | Dan & Dani | $992,000 | $1.440m | $448,000 | $448,000 | 2nd |
- Includes additional prize money
Season 6
Revealed during the finale of season five, the 2013 all-star edition featured returning teams chosen partly through viewer votes: Phil and Amity (season one), Mark and Duncan (season three), Josh and Jenna (season four), alongside Dan and Dani (season five). Phil and Amity emerged victorious with a combined sale price of $1.67 million. The total auction profits accumulated to $815,000.
The production returned to Bondi in Sydney—the original setting for The Block—to celebrate the program’s tenth anniversary. Filming took place over nine weeks from October through December 2012.
Darren Palmer joined the judging panel as a permanent member, replacing John McGrath. Neale Whitaker and Shaynna Blaze continued their roles as judges.
| House | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit made | Total earnings | Final placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Phil & Amity | $1.375m | $1.670m | $295,000 | $395,000* | 1st |
| 2 | 2 | Mark & Duncan (& Dale) | $1.345m | $1.370m | $25,000 | $25,000 | 4th |
| 3 | 1 | Josh & Jenna | $1.375m | $1.650m | $275,000 | $275,000 | 2nd |
| 4 | 3 | Dan & Dani | $1.355m | $1.575m | $220,000 | $220,000 | 3rd |
- Includes prize money
Season 7
The Nine Network commissioned a seventh season of The Block, which aired following Easter in 2013. This season was located at 142 Park Street in South Melbourne—a five-level building where each couple was responsible for renovating an entire floor: Alisa and Lysandra (level 1), Matt and Kim (level 2), Bec and George (level 3), Madi and Jarrod (level 4), and Trixie and Johnno (level 5).
Twin sisters Alisa and Lysandra secured first place with a profit margin of $295,000. The combined auction profits for the season totaled $1,283,000.
| Level | Auction order | Couple | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit made | Total earnings | Final placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Alisa & Lysandra | $1.140m | $1.435m | $295,000 | $395,000 | 1st |
| 2 | 5 | Matt & Kim | $1.205m | $1.455m | $250,000 | $250,000 | 3rd |
| 3 | "4" | Bec & George | "$1.265m" | "$1.507m" | "$242,000" | "$242,000" | "4th" |
| "4" | "3" | Madi & Jarrod | "$1.310m" | "$1.601m" | "$291,000" | "$291,000" | "2nd" |
| "5" | "2" | Johnno & Trixie | "$1.400m" | "$1.605m" | "$205,000" | "$205,000" | "5th" |
Alisa and Lysandra clinched victory by a slim margin of just $4,000 over runners-up Madi and Jarrod.
Season 8
Applications for the eighth season were accepted during the seventh season, targeting couples between 18 and 65 years old. Filming took place from November 2013 through January 2014, with episodes beginning to air on 27 January 2014.
The setting for Season 8 was Melbourne's Albert Park. The production company acquired a brick warehouse at 47 O’Grady Street for $5.9 million and transformed it into four upscale apartments.
Initially titled "Fans vs Favourites," this season featured returning pairs Brad and Dale (from season 5) and Alisa and Lysandra (season 7), alongside newcomers The Super K's – Kyal and Kara, and The Retro Rookies – Steve and Chantelle. Steve O'Donnell and Chantelle Ford emerged victorious, achieving a profit of $636,000 plus an additional $100,000 prize. The combined auction profits for all teams totaled $2,326,500.
| Loft | Auction order | Contestants | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit earned | Total winnings | Final position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Steve & Chantelle | $1.834m | $2.470m | $636,000 | $736,000 | 1st |
| 2 | 2 | Kyal & Kara | $1.872m | $2.440m | $567,250 | $567,250 | 3rd |
| 3 | 3 | Alisa & Lysandra | $1.759m | $2.375m | $616,000 | $616,000 | 2nd |
| 4 | 1 | Brad & Dale | $1.802m | $2.310m | $507,250 | $507,250 | 4th |
In May 2014, Lukas Kamay, who had acquired Alisa and Lysandra's apartment at auction, was arrested and subsequently imprisoned for insider trading offenses. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions remarked that Kamay’s purchase gave his illegal activities "an appearance of legitimacy." Consequently, the sale was annulled and the property was auctioned again.
Season 9
The ninth installment of The Block involved converting a former office building located in Prahran into luxury apartments under the name The Block: Glasshouse. Filming commenced in April 2014 and featured contestants including ex-professional Australian rules football player Darren Jolly along with his wife Deanne. The season premiered on 27 July 2014 at 6:30 pm.
Shannon and Simon Voss claimed victory with a profit of $335,000 plus a $100,000 winners' bonus. Michael & Carlene and Darren & Deanne each earned just $10,000 above their reserve prices. Newlywed duo Karstan & Maxine achieved a profit of $40,000. Overall auction profits amounted to $705,000.
| Apartment | Auction order | Contestants | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit earned | Total winnings | Final standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Michael & Carlene | $1.380m | $1.390m | $10,000 | $10,000 | 4th (tie) |
| 2 | 1 | Chris & Jenna | $1.500m | $1.810m | $310,000 | $310,000 | 2nd |
| 3 | 3 | Max & Karstan | $1.670m | $1.710m | $40,000 | $40,000 | 3rd |
| 4 | 2 | Simon & Shannon | $1.565m | $1.900m | $335,000 | $435,000* | 1st |
| 5 | 4 | Darren & Deanne | $1.370m | $1.380m | $10,000 | $10,000 | 4th (tie) |
- Total includes the winners' prize of $100,000
Season 10
The Block made its comeback with the tenth season, debuting on 27 January 2015. Named "Triple Threat," this edition challenged participants to renovate a former three-storey apartment block. Several returning competitors included Darren & Deanne (from season 9), Bec & George, Matt & Kim (both from season 7), and Dan Reilly (seasons 5 and 6), who rejoined as an apprentice foreman after earning builder certification.
Darren & Deanne emerged victorious, achieving $835,000 in profit alongside a $100,000 prize. Every team managed profits exceeding $665,000. The total combined auction earnings surpassed $3 million.
| Apartment | Auction order | Team | Reserve price | Auction outcome | Profit earned | Total earnings | Final rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Josh & Charlotte | $1.390m | $2.200m | $810,000 | $810,000 | 2nd |
| 2 | 1 | Tim & Anastasia | $1.420m | $2.175m | $755,000 | $755,000 | 3rd |
| 3 | 2 | Ayden & Jess | $1.335m | $2.000m | $665,000 | $665,000 | 4th |
| 4 | 3 | Darren & Deanne | $1.455m | $2.290m | $835,000 | $935,000 | 1st |
Season 11
Production for the eleventh installment commenced in May 2015, introducing a deliberate "back-to-basics" approach following a dip in ratings during season 10. The format was streamlined by shortening episodes from 90 to 60 minutes, eliminating eliminations, and removing Thursday broadcasts.
This season focused on renovating the former Hotel Saville in South Yarra—an eight-storey octagonal brick structure—earning the subtitle "The Block: Blocktagon." Julian Cress, co-creator of the show, highlighted that no professional tradespeople would compete; instead, enthusiastic DIY couples took part to foster greater audience connection.
Key sponsors included Mitre 10 (building materials), Swisse Australia (vitamins), Aldi (groceries), Domain (real estate services), The Good Guys (electronics and kitchen appliances), and Suzuki (transport).
Shay & Dean Paine secured the win with a profit of $655,000 plus a $100,000 prize. All teams achieved profits above $349,000, with total auction returns exceeding $2.7 million.
| Level | Auction order | Team | Reserve price | Auction result | Profit | Total winnings | Final position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kingi & Caro | $1.330m | $1.735m | $405,000 | $405,000 | 3rd |
| 2 | 4 | Andrew & Whitney | $1.400m | $1.790m | $390,000 | $390,000 | 4th |
| 3 | 2 | Suzi & Voni | $1.480m | $1.829m | $349,000 | $349,000 | 5th |
| 4 | 5 | Luke & Ebony | $1.560m | $2.200m | $640,000 | $640,000 | 2nd |
| 5 | 3 | Dean & Shay | $1.645m | $2.300m | $655,000 | $755,000 | 1st |
Season 12
On 28 October 2015, Nine officially renewed The Block for its twelfth season. Departing from the previous pattern of two seasons annually, only one season aired in late 2016 in Melbourne. By February that year, producers had secured a heritage-listed soap factory located at 164 Ingles Street in Port Melbourne as the filming site. Production began on 26 May 2016 with the premiere airing on 21 August and featuring five competing pairs.
This season marked the inclusion of Julia & Sasha—the first female same-sex couple to participate in The Block. The season concluded on 13 November 2016.
Principal sponsors were Mitre 10 (construction supplies), Aldi (groceries), Domain (real estate data), McCafé (snacks and beverages), Stayz (challenge rewards), Suzuki (transport and viewer voting prize), and Telstra (Smart Home Technology and financial support).
William Bethune & Karlie Cicero claimed victory with a profit of $715,000 plus a $100,000 prize bonus. Every team earned at least $425,000 in auction profits with combined earnings totaling approximately $3.335 million.
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| 2 | 3 | Dan & Carleen | $1.775m | $2.300m | $525,000 | $525,000 | 3rd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | Andy & Ben | $1.740m | $2.250m | $510,000 | $510,000 | 4th | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | Julia & Sasha | $1.930m | $2.590m | $660,000 | $660,000 | 2nd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Season 14Initially eyed as the Season 13 location in late 2016 was The Gatwick Private Hotel in St Kilda; however, after fluctuating negotiations, Nine officially acquired the property in March 2017 for use in forthcoming seasons. Plans to renovate eight apartments were submitted mid-2017. Casting for couples aged between 18 and 65 took place from August to September 2017, with filming running from February to April 2018. The season and venue were confirmed during Nine’s October upfronts, while teams were announced in June 2018. The premiere aired on 5 August 2018. Sponsors supporting this season included Mitre 10 (construction supplies), Domain (marketing and cash flow), McCafé (refreshments), Volkswagen (transportation and cash flow), Youfoodz (meals and groceries), and BlueScope Steel (foundations and promotions). The winning duo Hayden Vale & Sara Tumino secured a profit of $545,000 plus an additional $100,000 prize; all teams made at least a $209,000 profit. Combined auction profits exceeded $1.8 million.
Season 15In June 2018, the production team purchased the Oslo Hotel located in St Kilda for $10.8 million, designating it as the renovation site for Season 15. The property consisted of a collection of five mansions concealed behind a single facade. The participating teams were revealed in July 2019, with the season debuting on the Nine Network on 4 August. Key sponsors for this season were Mitre 10 (providing construction tools), Domain (handling cash flow and marketing), McCafé (offering snacks), Volkswagen (supplying transportation), Lite N‘ Easy (delivering meals), and BlueScope Steel (supporting foundations and promotional activities). The winning duo, Tess Cattana and Luke Struber, achieved a profit of $630,000 along with a $100,000 bonus prize. All competing teams secured profits of no less than $384,000. The total combined auction profits surpassed $2 million. Adaptations
DeathJohn Jeremy Bradley, who worked on the production, passed away in October 2022 due to a heart attack at the age of 42. Notes
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