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The Block season 7

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The Block: Sky High
Company typeReality television series season
IndustryTelevision
FoundedMay 12, 2013; 13 years ago (2013-05-12)
Headquarters
South Melbourne
,
Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
Scott Cam (host), Shelley Craft (Challenge Master), Neale Whitaker (judge), Shaynna Blaze (judge), Darren Palmer (judge)
ParentNine Network

The seventh installment of the Australian reality TV show The Block, named The Block: Sky High, debuted on Sunday, 12 May 2013 at 6:30 pm on the Nine Network. Scott Cam resumed his role as host, with Shelley Craft returning as Challenge Master. The judging panel, consisting of Neale Whitaker, Shaynna Blaze, and Darren Palmer, also came back for this season. Production shifted back to Melbourne, specifically the suburb of South Melbourne, revisiting the site used in season five.

Contestants

This edition featured five pairs—an increase from four in earlier seasons—each representing a distinct Australian state. The participating couples were:

Apt Couple Location Relationship Occupations
1 Alisa and Lysandra Fraser Adelaide, SA Identical twin sisters Police officers
2 Matt and Kim Di Costa Perth, WA Engaged Architecture student and Primary School Teacher
3 Bec and George Douros Melbourne, Vic Married Beauty Therapist and Bricklayer
4 Madi and Jarrod Coppock Sydney, NSW Married Freelance Graphic Designer and Carpenter
5 Trixie and Mark "Johnno" Johnson Brisbane, Qld Married with three children Stay-at-home mother and Electrician/Sign Writer

Score history

Teams' progression throughout the competition
Scores: Teams
Alisa & Lysandra Matt & Kim Bec & George Madi & Jarrod Trixie & Johno
Rooms Scores
1st Guest Bedroom & Ensuite 20 15 22 20 21½
Ensuite 27½ 25½ 27½ 24 26½
Master Bedroom & Dressing Room 28 27 26 24 25
2nd Guest Bedroom & Ensuite 27 29 24 29½ 26
Kitchen/Pantry/Bar 28 25 27 26½ 28½
Living/Dining Room 56½ 64 54 52½ 62½
Foyer & Laundry 24½ 23½ 20 20 23

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|27 
|bgcolor = "lightgreen" |29 
|26½ 
|24½ 
|bgcolor = "pink" |16 
|- ! style = "width:5%;" | Rooftop Foyer & Exterior 
|bgcolor = "lightgreen" |29½ 
|26 
|bgcolor = "pink" |23 
|bgcolor = "pink" |23 
|25½ 
|- ! style = "width:5%;" | Ground Level - Reveal 1 
|bgcolor = "pink" |20 
|24½ 
|27½ 
|bgcolor = "lightgreen" |28 
|25½ 
|- ! style = "width:5%;" | Ground Level - Reveal 2 
|bgcolor = "lightgreen" |30 
|28 
|26 
|27 
|bgcolor = "pink" |25½

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Room Reveals

Judges' Scores

Week Room Outcome
Winner Runner-up Third Place Fourth Place Last Place
1 1st Guest Bedroom & Ensuite Bec & George Trixie & Johno Alisa & Lysandra Matt & Kim
Madi & Jarrod
2 "His & Her" Ensuite Bathrooms Alisa & Lysandra Trixie & Johno Matt & Kim Madi & Jarrod
Bec & George
3 Master Bedroom & Dressing Room Alisa & Lysandra Matt & Kim Bec & George Trixie & Johno
4 2nd Guest Bedroom & Ensuite Madi & Jarrod Matt & Kim Alisa & Lysandra Trixie & Johno
5 Kitchen, Pantry & Bar Trixie & Johno Alisa & Lysandra Bec & George Madi & Jarrod
6 Living & Dining Room Matt & Kim Trixie & Johno Alisa & Lysandra Bec & George
7 Foyer & Laundry Room Alisa & Lysandra Matt & Kim Trixie & Johno
Overview of judges' scoring
Week Area(s) Judge Alisa &
Lysandra 		Matt &
Kim 		Bec &
George 		Madi &
Jarrod 		Trixie &
Johno
1 1st Guest Bedroom & Ensuite Darren 7 7 7 7 7½
Shaynna 7 4 7½ 6½ 7
Neale 6 4 7½ 6½ 7
Total
2 "His & Her" Ensuite Bathrooms Darren 9 8½ 9 8½ 9½
Shaynna 9 8½ 9½ 8 8½
Neale 9½ 8½ 9 7½ 8½
Total
3 Master Bedroom & Dressing Room Darren 9½ 9½ 9 8½ 8½
Shaynna 9 8½ 8½ 8 8½
Neale 9½ 9 8½ 7½ 8
Total
4 2nd Guest Bedroom & Ensuite Darren 9½ 10 8 10 9
Shaynna 8½ 9½ 8 9½ 8½
Neale 9 9½ 8 10 8½
Total
5 Kitchen, Pantry & Bar Darren 9½ 9½ 9 9½ 9½
Shaynna 9 7½ 8½ 8 9
Neale 9½ 8½ 9½ 9 10
Total
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  • Each team evaluated the other contestants' rooms, with these scores combined with the judges' marks.
  • John McGrath served as a substitute for Neale Whitaker during this week.
  • Instead of a $10,000 cash prize, the reward was a two-night stay at Lizard Island; teams also revisited their lowest-rated rooms as assigned by the show.

Challenge Scores

Overview of challenge results
Week Challenge Prize Alisa &
Lysandra 		Matt &
Kim 		Bec &
George 		Madi &
Jarrod 		Trixie &
Johno
1 Hotel Room Choose their preferred level Template:HRTotalBottom 4th 3rd 2nd Template:HRTotalTop
Unique BedheadTemplate:Note $5000 Template:HRTotalTop - - - Template:HRTotalTop
2 Tough Mudder & Dunny $5000 - - - Template:HRTotalTop -
3 Screen Printed Furniture $3000 plus 2 Safety Deposit Keys - Template:HRTotalTop - - -
4 Baby Brain (Nursery) $5000 - Template:HRTotalTop - - -
5 Market Stall - DesignTemplate:Note 3 Keys (1st place) + 2 Keys (2nd place) Template:HRTotal - - - Template:HRTotalTop
Market Stall - SalesTemplate:Note $5000 Template:HRTotalTop $2,815 $2,348 $1,283 Template:HRTotalBottom
6 Gorilla Play Equipment $5000 - - - - Template:HRTotalTop
Caulfield Races - Catwalk 2 Safety Deposit Keys - - Template:HRTotalTopTemplate:Note - -
Caulfield Races - Novelty RaceTemplate:Note $3000 (winner), $1500 (runner-up), $500 (third place) Template:HRTotalTop 3rd 4th 2nd Template:HRTotalBottom
7 Billy Cart Bandits - Design $2000 - - - - Template:HRTotalTop
Billy Cart Bandits - RaceTemplate:Note $2000 Template:HRTotalBottom 2nd 4th Template:HRTotalTop 3rd
History in a Box Art $5000 painting from Mars Gallery Melbourne - Template:HRTotalTop - - -
8 Myer Window DisplayTemplate:Note $10000 + $1000 for first place 45 Votes ($1010)Template:Note 56 Votes ($1010)Template:Note Template:HRTotalTop 138 Votes ($2760) Template:HRTotalBottom
Digging For Keys "Each key unlocks a safety deposit box prize" "1" "2" Template:HRTotalBottom Template:HRTotalTop Template:HRTotalBottom
9 "Historical room display" "$5000 plus guidance from Neil" "Template:HRTotalTop"
10 "Video presentation" "$5000" "1st"
  • Participants incorporated their crafted bedhead into their apartment bedrooms; the $5,000 prize was shared between two winners.
  • Teams were granted $3,000 to operate market stalls, generating combined profits of $10,270 over three days. The top stall designs earned five safety deposit keys.
  • As a pair, George and Jarrod each secured one key on the catwalk; Bec and Madi were paired automatically.
  • Contestants competed inside zorb balls during the Caulfield Races Family Day event.
  • Along the racecourse, Scott Cam cutouts presented tradie experience prizes for the teams.
  • Prize money for the Myer Window Display was distributed based on vote totals, with each vote valued at $20. A shortfall in votes caused a $500 reduction in total payout.
  • Alisa & Lysandra and Matt & Kim mutually decided to evenly divide their earnings.

Auction

Auction outcomes
Position Team Reserve Price Final Auction Price Earnings Total Profit Auction Sequence
1 Alisa & Lysandra $1.140m $1.435m $295,000 $395,000 1st
2 Madi & Jarrod $1.310m $1.601m $291,000 $291,000 3rd
3 Matt & Kim $1.205m $1.455m $250,000 $250,000 5th
4 Bec & George $1.265m $1.507m $242,000 $242,000 4th
5 Johnno & Trixie $1.400m $1.605m $205,000 $205,000 2nd

Alisa & Lysandra secured the highest auction price, finishing with a margin of $4,000 in profit ahead of Madi & Jarrod.

Ratings

Colour legend
– Episode and week with the peak ratings for the series
– Episode and week with the lowest ratings for the series
Week Episode Airdate Viewership
(millions)		 Evening Rank Source Weekly Average
1 1 Introducing the Teams 12 May 2013 1.312 #4 [1] 1.143
2 Opening Challenge 13 May 2013 1.281 #3 [2]
3 Reveal of Rooms 14 May 2013 1.308 #2 [3]
4 Reality Check 15 May 2013 1.062 #4 [4]
5 Shelley's Initial Challenge 16 May 2013 1.041 #4 [5]
6 Unlocking The Block 0.853 #9
Week Episode Airdate Viewers (millions) Evening Rank Source Weekly Average
6 31 Kitchen Reveal 16 June 2013 1.628 #1 [6] 1.248
32 Demolition Begins in Living and Dining Areas 17 June 2013 1.493 #3 [7]
10 55 Family Moments 14 July 2013 1.758 #1 [8] 1.357
12 67 Grand Finale 28 July 2013 2.132 #3 [9] 2.515
Auction Day 28 July 2013 2.606 #2
Announcement of Winner 28 July 2013 2.808 #1
  • The ratings figures from OzTAM reflect live plus same-day average audience measurements across Australia's five major metropolitan markets (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide).
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