The Block spends $428k as unfinished rooms mount

Scott Cam has repeatedly warned The Block contestants about their spending as costly rooms continue to attract criticism over execution. Picture: Nine The Block contestants have burned through $428,336 in three weeks, despite unfinished rooms, defective tiling and costly finishes criticised by the judges. Almost $49,000 separates Courtney and Sev and neighbouring Rick and Tayla across the same room weeks, yet their raw judging totals differ by just two points. Courtney and Sev spent $101,690 on their family bathroom, main bedroom and walk-in robe and main ensuite, compared with Rick and Tayla’s $52,775. RELATED: ‘F**k that up’: Lazy Block star called out Block eyes Queensland switch after property hunt ‘Can’t tell’: Star exposes $7k Block gap That is a $48,915 gap, with Courtney and Sev spending about 93 per cent more. But their raw judging totals were just 67.5 points to 65.5 before Rick and Tayla used their bonus-point gnome in ensuite week. The figures cover the three weeks after contestants settled into their permanent Mount Eliza houses following the house decider. Cam had suggested each team spend $20,000 on each of those room weeks, putting the combined suggested spend at $3...