Get to know Courtney and Sev – best mates from Brisbane, Queensland, competing on The Block 2026.
We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the team so that you can follow their progress and auction day results.
Courtney and Sev are best friends from Brisbane and have been mates for 12 years, even sharing a house at one point, with Sev’s husband, Nelson.
“Our friendship just works,” Sev says.
Block teams rarely bring more experience than this pair.
Sev, 37, is a commercial interior designer and has renovated two properties – a 1970s brick home and a 1920s Queenslander cottage.
Courtney, 34, has renovation experience and is a construction site manager, overseeing builds of universities, schools, hotels, resorts, shopping centres, bars and clubs.
The pair are long-time fans of the show.
“I’m the biggest fan,” Sev says. “I have watched the last eleven seasons, and in my spare time I stream much older seasons.”
“We want it so badly and have been dreaming about it for years,” Courtney adds.
Courtney and Sev say being mates rather than a couple felt advantageous.
“I think you’re probably more likely to unleash on your partner than on a friend,” Courtney says.
The pair hope viewers will root for their story of female friendship and “two girls getting it done”.
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Interior designer Sev was thrown a lack-of-colour curveball with Darren Palmer’s “light, white and bright” brief. The team’s pivot and honouring of the brief paid off in points, however, with the judges immediately loving their design and styling choices for their guest bedroom.
Walking in, Marty Fox said, “Now we’re talking,” while Shaynna Blaze admired the wall sconces that looked like “glowing rocks”.
Domain’s Alice Stolz joined in on the compliments: “This is so different to anything we’ve seen. While it still hits the brief, it doesn’t suffer from any homogeneity – and in fact pushes the boundaries of what quiet luxury entails.”
“Honestly, 10 out of 10 for the effort and the risk in putting it out there,” she added.
Their only downfall was an already chipping micro-cemented wardrobe – and we know how serious Shaynna Blaze is about her storage functionality.
The girls have set themselves up to be the team to beat with a score of 26 for their first room reveal.
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A little rule-breaking over their skylight plans and a busted deal with another team over waterproofing left Courtney and Sev behind and desperate for some help to finish their Family Bathroom.
With only a few hours to go, Courtney and Sev managed to entice an entire crew to come to their aid. “This might be the greatest comeback in The Block history,” Courtney said, with only a handful of hours left to essentially do the entire bathroom.
Their plan succeeded, with the judges immediately in awe of the girls’ bathroom. “They just get it, these girls,” said Marty.
The powder room impressed Shaynna: “Look at that marble. That is a lot of money thrown into a powder room, and the curve in the wall is all rendered beautifully… even the ceiling is rendered.”
The judges liked their choice of finishes and how they set themselves apart from the other teams with fresh design choices. Marty said the bathroom “screams luxury,” and Shaynna – of course – praised their storage placement.
The judges wondered how they achieved what they had on a tight budget, and Scotty Cam revealed they did not – the budget had been blown.
Regardless, they ended up on top of the leaderboard for the second week in a row with a score of 25.5.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Family Bathroom Week room reveal results for more.
The Brissie girls had hoped to score three-for-three wins on the scoreboard this week, but their inherited wardrobe design and an issue with having to rip out a wall set them back and meant they did not finish their rooms.
Walking in, Marty immediately noticed the lack of finishing and couldn’t believe they swapped houses and ended up with this.
The messy wardrobe wasn’t painted, leaving the judges hoping for redemption in the bedroom.
The inset carpet and bedhead caught Darren’s attention, but the colour palette and lighting left him and Marty feeling cold.
Shaynna thought the bedhead, which mirrored their first room reveal, was a larger version but felt morbid. “We’re in a coffin!” Marty shrieked.
“We’re in a high-end coffin,” Shaynna added.
Their tiled fireplace got no compliments, and the judges thought time management was an issue for Courtney and Sev.
Marty couldn’t believe it, thinking “it’s a massive fall from grace,” and suggested this be their “re-do room”.
And the fall from grace was reflected on the scoreboard with 17 points and a fifth-place position.
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The girls had a lot to prove after their main bedroom and walk-in wardrobe left the judges feeling like they were at a funeral parlour.
Unfortunately, cabinet placement and two waterproofing redos left the Brissie besties behind the eight ball and rushing to the finish line for the main en suite.
Walking in, Darren praised the “tactility” of the room. “It’s a really lovely finish and it’s absolutely right for the market,” said Marty, while Shaynna complimented “the softness in this that makes me feel comfortable and at ease.”
They loved the floor plan, the colour palette, and the fact that the en suite will photograph well. The bench seat that the girls had hoped would win the judges’ hearts in the shower failed to do so.
The judges thought it was too big for the space and an actual sauna or spa could have been better in its place. Marty said that sitting on it “feels like I’m sitting at a bus stop.”
Thanks to the seat, Courtney and Sev landed third place on the scoreboard with 25 points.
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Failing to secure a win in En Suite Week meant the Brisbane besties were trying to deliver their living, dining and alfresco terrace spaces on a shoestring budget.
As with Houses 2 and 3, the judges took issue with the layout of the living and dining areas.
“That art is fantastic, the lamp, the side tables, the chair, the sofa – everything I see is really successful. It’s just the layout that’s wrong,” Darren said.
He added: “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills. I don’t understand how you can be gifted the best opportunity of any Block house over 22 seasons, which is those ocean views, and think,
‘I’m going to make everything about a television’.”
Marty felt the space would not be received as well by buyers as some of the other teams’ rooms, while Shaynna was largely unmoved by what she saw inside.
Outside, the team earned praise for the terrace layout. Darren said: “The layout out here is the most successful we’ve seen today; it’s almost as though it makes complete sense,” with a not-so-subtle hint of sarcasm.
They landed in the middle of the scoreboard, finishing in third place with 22.5 points.
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The girls once again set themselves apart from the pack by changing the layout of their room and were the only team to include a kitchenette in their guest suite.
The judges were pleased to be greeted with a cheese plate on arrival, and Marty loved the kitchenette amenities, including the fridge, toaster and coffee machine.
Unlike some of the other rooms, this didn’t come at the expense of storage.
One of the heroes of the room was the “phenomenal” bedhead, created using Grafico wallpaper.“It looks so expensive,” marvelled Darren.
“It feels like grasscloth, but it’s vinyl wallpaper.”
“The quality is just next level,” said Marty, while Shaynna declared it was the first room of the day “that feels like I could live here”.
“Very hard to fault for what it offers,” said Darren. “It feels luxurious, like a hotel suite.”
In the ensuite, the tiles drew praise, while the judges also loved the lighting and the choice of finishes throughout.
“I’m so happy, this room has it all,” said Marty.
Courtney and Sev finished with the highest score of the season so far, taking first place with 29.5 points, just shy of perfection.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Guest Suite room reveal results for more.
The pressure was on for the girls to rise to the occasion, particularly with the mammoth E&S appliance package loaded into the kitchen.
They pulled out all the stops, sourcing wine to stock their impressive fridges and custom-designing a pendant light with Beacon Lighting.
Walking in, the judges were immediately impressed.
“It’s a very impressive kitchen – there’s no way that you’re going to walk in here and not be impressed by the amenities that it includes,” Darren said.
They also loved the curves in the joinery, which softened the look of the large, industrial-style appliances. Sev’s custom pendant light was another standout feature, earning plenty of praise.
Two sets of doors, however, seemed to frustrate the judges – one concealing the bar and the other leading to the butler’s pantry. They felt these choices might deter some buyers.
The layout and abundance of storage, however, were both well received.
Their powder room was also noted as the best of the day.
“It looks really finessed and beautiful and expensive and visually appealing,” Darren said, “which is odd because it’s got a dunny in it.”
In particular, the judges loved the way the basin was seamlessly integrated into the benchtop.
The doors might have just cost them the all-important Kitchen Week win, with the pair finishing in third place on 27.5 points.
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The girls were hoping their rumpus room, which extends onto their landscaped backyard, would be a versatile space that could also function as a theatre room.
Walking in, the judges were immediately impressed by the attention to detail in the rumpus.
“Oh wow, now this has impact,” said Shaynna.
A clever feature was the hidden television, concealed behind sliding cabinetry that can be opened and closed when not in use.
The acoustic panels were also a smart choice.
“I feel like I’m in a cocoon; it’s amazing,” said Marty.
“It has all the touchpoints of effort and finesse,” added Darren. “I’m in love with this room.”
Shaynna noted that the space helped the judges understand exactly why Courtney and Sev chose House 4 over the other homes with prominent water views.
“I’m so besotted with every single decision,” marvelled Darren. “This is hands down my favourite room thus far on The Block.”
“I have a feeling this might be the first week of three 10s,” said Marty.
The laundry received just as much praise as the rumpus.
“It has all the amenities you need,” said Marty.
“Oh, this is heaven,” Shaynna said – high praise indeed.
The Brissie besties landed an almost-perfect score of 29.5, securing first place.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Rumpus and Laundry room reveal results for more.
After receiving the lowest score in the Domain Buyers’ Jury Challenge, the girls headed into Kids’ Room and Redo Week with their confidence shaken and doubts creeping into their decision-making.
They were also worried their redo space would be accused of copycatting, having used the same brand of tables and mirror placement as House 1.
But any concerns quickly disappeared when the judges entered the living area.
“Yes!” Darren yelled upon walking in.
While the judges immediately noticed the similarities to House 1, including an identical fireplace, Marty declared this version the best fireplace of the entire season, thanks in part to the marble inset the girls had added.
“Visually, it’s beautiful,” agreed Shaynna.
“It’s one of the best living spaces in Block history,” Marty concluded. The team also pulled out all the stops in the kids’ bedroom, featuring a custom bedhead and pastel Grafico wallpaper.
“This is sweet,” Shaynna said, admiring the bold use of colour in the colour-drenched space.
“This is the first room that we’ve seen on The Block that has colour, and it’s perfectly executed.”
“This is everything that you could possibly do, and it’s done super well,” Darren added.
As it turned out, Courtney and Sev had nothing to worry about. The judges were unanimous in their praise, awarding the team a perfect score of 30 and first place for the week.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Kids Room and Redo room reveal results for more.
Courtney and Sev chose House 4 largely because of its vast outdoor space. However, the size of the area meant they were unable to finish before judging.
When presented with the space, Darren said, “OK, the girls chose this house and now the reason is clear.”
“Look at how big this is,” Marty added.
“This is incredible,” said Shaynna.
On the terrace, the outdoor kitchen was a big hit. “This is very, very hard to beat. This amount of amenity and lifestyle, they have absolutely knocked this out of the ballpark,” Darren said.
Marty thought they had “absolutely nailed the Goldilocks zone” with the inclusion of heaters, fans, a Sonos sound system and beautiful lighting.
Darren called the curved glass surrounding the pool “sexy”, while Marty said, “It’s an architectural dream.”
“This is a million-dollar backyard,” Darren said.
“Apart from those decking boards, this would definitely have been a 10 from me,” Shaynna concluded.
Despite the unfinished elements, Courtney and Sev impressed the judges. However, with House 1 playing its gnome point, the pair finished in second place with 28.25 points.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Outdoor Terrace and Pool room reveal results for more.
Wine cellars and housemate issues put Courtney and Sev smack bang in the middle of the drama while delivering their backyard and garage.
As soon as the roller doors went up, however, the judges’ reaction appeared to make all the turmoil worth it.
“This is just art … it’s so beautifully done,” Darren said.
“This has to be one of the best wine cellars I’ve seen,” added Dave.
The moody colours, storage and practical add-ons also caught their eye.
“I’m feeling like it’s the perfect garage,” Shaynna said.
In the backyard, the amazement continued.
“This is lifestyle at 100,” Marty said when he saw the walkway lined with arbours leading to the beach.
Guest judge Dave Franklin loved the custom outdoor shower.
“It’s a wow factor. We’ve been looking for it all day, and I’ve got to say, this is wow.”
Marty, however, went into full dad mode, declaring the stepping-stone pavers a recipe for “cracked heads”.
“You’re not kicking a footy or a soccer ball, or throwing the frisbee – and that was this home’s superpower, mixed in with the architectural flair,” he said.
Dave disagreed and thought there were enough dedicated zones.
The girls were desperate for a run of 10s this week, but fell just short, finishing in a tie for the win with House 1 on 34.5 points and scoring a special winners’ getaway. Maybe a little time away will help sort out the housemate dramas.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Backyard and Garage room reveal results for more.
Sharing the win last week meant receiving only half the prize money, something the girls had not banked on.
As a result, delivering their Front Yard and Facades was a real challenge for their hip pockets.
Darren was impressed that the front yard actually looked like a front yard, and he was equally impressed by the dedicated space for parking a boat or caravan.
Dave disagreed, however, saying the team was lacking kerb appeal.
Shaynna thought there needed to be a handrail on the stairs for safety, while Dave felt the water feature near the guest bedroom looked cheap.
The judges then started to realise House 1 had run out of money.
“It doesn’t feel elegant, it doesn’t feel finished, it doesn’t have an impact on me at all,” she said.
“This is the first time the girls have not sold the dream,” Shaynna said.
Their season ended with a major fall from grace, landing them in last place on 22 points.
Check out the other contestants’ Block Front Yard and Facade room reveal results for more.
Courtney and Sev are one of the most experienced ever to have been on The Block . They are the team with the most experience on this season.
Sev is a commercial interior designer, and Courtney is a construction site manager. They have also renovated properties together and separately.
Courtney and Sev live in Brisbane, Queensland.
Sev is a commercial interior designer, and Courtney is a construction site manager.
Hailey Coules Hailey is a property media editor and producer with eight years’ experience specialising in Australian real estate and design. She crafts compelling stories about architecture, interiors, and lifestyle.
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