The Block 2026 Episode 45 recap: Jolene’s fury reaches new heights as girls exploit a loophole

It was a classic case of sour grapes as the bitter battle between arch rivals Courtney and Sev and Jolene and Adam — and their competing wine cellars — ended in a flat-out tie. Neither side was in the mood to toast the compromise. Courtney and Sev had gambled every dollar they had in the hopes of scoring four 10s to fund their front yard, while a vengeful Jolene was hellbent on crushing the “serial copycats” warning she would rain down fury if the girls’ bargain-basement bespoke cellar beat hers. RELATED: Anger grows over bargain basement sale of historic site to The Block See the plans for The Block 2027: Sunbury Rich lister snaps up failed Block houses at big discount Jolene realises she’s going to have to have dinner with Courtney and Sev. Instead, both teams walked away with a modest $5000 cash injection and the deeply unappetising prospect of sharing a celebration meal together. “A tie with our enemies, yay!” Courtney said sarcastically. Seeing everyone else laughing at the prospect of the two teams sharing a table, Sev asked, “Do we hate each other that much that it’s funny?” Courtney and Sev’s garage with bargain basement wine rack/art installation. She then conceded they di...