{"id":898959,"date":"2026-09-20T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/898959\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T14:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T14:00:15","slug":"the-block-2026-recap-episode-29-jolene-labels-tayla-a-brat-before-shaynna-blaze-declares-she-wants-to-buy-one-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/898959\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block 2026 recap episode 29: Jolene labels Tayla a \u2018brat\u2019 before Shaynna Blaze declares she wants to buy one house"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final 24 hours of Kitchen Week on The Block<\/a> begin with an Anzac Day dawn service, followed by lots of coffee and even a smile from G-Mac.<\/p>\n

Spirits are high, but not for long.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m sensing some tension!\u00a0Nine<\/p>\n

Everyone is under the pump and could definitely use some additional hours.<\/p>\n

Rick and Tayla<\/a> are most desperate, and after facing wrath from her father for not being as helpful as she could be, Tayla calls a body corp to formally request extra time.<\/p>\n

Lisa and Rosco<\/a> are keen, but the trio of other teams is also cranky and refuse to play ball.<\/p>\n

They are especially annoyed she is using Rick\u2019s injured knee as an excuse, as Jolene<\/a> rants to the camera that if she was onsite more maybe they wouldn\u2019t fall behind so much.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s just so bloody entitled, she\u2019s a brat,\u201d Jolene snaps.<\/p>\n

Tayla confronts Courtney and Sev<\/a> after seeing Tim from British Paints working in their house, which despite some pretty damning footage captured by Rick turns out to be legit.<\/p>\n

So, we end with no extended hours, no cheating scandal and no love lost between the teams this week!<\/p>\n

The next morning, there are plenty of regrets. A couple of extra hours would\u2019ve been great, actually, as everyone\u2019s had to make tough choices about where to cut corners.<\/p>\n

Then, it\u2019s tools down!<\/p>\n

Now there\u2019s some exciting housekeeping to get through: Scott Cam\u2019s adding a TV to his Plungie prize pool, and this week\u2019s budget winners are Lisa and Rosco. <\/p>\n

Bring in the judges.<\/p>\n

Adam and Jolene<\/p>\n

Adam\u2019s not one to use the word \u201cluxe\u201d but he\u2019s got no other way to describe their kitchen this week, and wouldn\u2019t ya know it, the judges agree.<\/p>\n

Immediately, Marty Fox has to eat his words about their massive living room mirror because standing at the kitchen island he can see House 1\u2019s impressive view twofold because of it.<\/p>\n

They all love the island too, which Adam and Jolene oriented to face the view.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no sink in it, which is instead on the bench to the side \u2013 a winning choice that leads to a huge, HUGE call from the real estate expert.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooking at the layout, it\u2019s probably one of the best kitchens I\u2019ve ever seen [and] I\u2019ve been in the game nearly 20 years,\u201d Marty says.<\/p>\n

Darren Palmer is blown away by how \u201celegant and considered\u201d everything in the space is, pointing to the handles and tapware as examples.<\/p>\n

In the butler\u2019s pantry, Shaynna Blaze is impressed by the colour scheme and how much they\u2019ve grown in their styling.<\/p>\n

Lastly, their powder room has Marty excitedly telling Darren to \u201cget your hands on this\u201d. The walls, he means.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t even care that there\u2019s a toilet in here, this is probably one of the most beautiful finish rooms in this house,\u201d Darren says.<\/p>\n

The only complaint we\u2019ve heard so far is thanks to the tapware above the sink, which the judges wish was copper like everywhere else.<\/p>\n

Shaynna also thinks they should\u2019ve moved the door, but they aren\u2019t big enough problems to stop the judges giving a literal round of applause.<\/p>\n

Chantel and Wyatt<\/p>\n

The kitchen in House 2 ended up just as Chantel had hoped, so fingers crossed the judges like it too.<\/p>\n

Walking into the room, Marty can immediately see a \u201creally great shot\u201d for their real estate listing.<\/p>\n

Shaynna loves everything about their back wall, from the Cosentino stone to the downlights and shelving.<\/p>\n

All the cold functions are in the same spot, which is made even better by a very luxurious curve at the end of the fridge cabinetry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese details say high end,\u201d Shaynna praises.<\/p>\n

What doesn\u2019t, however, is the sink placed smack-bang in the middle of their island bench. This choice means it\u2019s going to be impossible to keep the kitchen\u2019s sleek, minimalist feel when it\u2019s in use, she says.<\/p>\n

Marty sees a lot of consistency in House 2\u2019s style and finish, which he thinks could be a big plus on Auction Day.<\/p>\n

But, well, that is as positive as he feels about the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me it\u2019s just \u2026 yeah, it\u2019s cold,\u201d he says, with Darren and Shaynna agreeing. \u201cIt does the job, but it\u2019s cold.\u201d<\/p>\n

Darren loves the bench curves in the butler\u2019s pantry, but the storage solutions don\u2019t make sense to him. <\/p>\n

Finally, and despite, Chantel and Wyatt\u2019s protests, the judges walk into their incomplete powder room.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo me, this is a really bad fail,\u201d Shaynna reacts. <\/p>\n

For once, the Blockheads agree with her!<\/p>\n

Lisa and Rosco<\/p>\n

Lisa and Rosco took a few risks this week and from the judges\u2019 reactions walking in, they paid off.<\/p>\n

Shaynna adores the stone choice and is surprised by how much she loves the arches around the kitchen shelving.<\/p>\n

Despite it going against the light and bright brief, the deep oak cabinets get the tick of approval \u2013 especially because of how well they complement the styling choices in the living room.<\/p>\n

Darren is awed by the ginormous island bench, which is big enough to have an eating zone closer to the living space and a sink down the other end.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s so big it has Shaynna daydreaming about tossing off her heels and having a party.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have danced on many bars and this is perfect,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just functional for a boogie though, with the storage and appliances also getting praise for being liveable.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would live in here without a doubt,\u201d Shaynna says. Huge praise!<\/p>\n

Marty thinks buyers will love that House 3 offers something they didn\u2019t know they could have in a coastal property and predicts a fight on Auction Day \u2013 with or without Shaynna!<\/p>\n

Things come slightly unstuck in their powder room, where the tile and paint choices are critiqued, and the judges agree it feels a bit cramped.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s too bad because Shaynna was heading towards a 10!<\/p>\n

Courtney and Sev<\/p>\n

With $250,000 worth of appliance upgrades in their kitchen, it\u2019s Courtney and Sev\u2019s week to lose. No pressure!<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, the veryyyy expensive upgrades capture the judges attention with Marty imagining a chef-type buyer only being interested in House 4.<\/p>\n

While the appliances lean commercial, the judges think Courtney and Sev have done an impressive job softening the space.<\/p>\n

Along with the incredible amenity, Sev\u2019s custom-designed pendant light impresses the trio.<\/p>\n

There is a second sink, which the judges think is pointless, hiding behind cabinet doors \u2013 as well as controversial doors leading to the pantry.<\/p>\n

They predict buyers hating them, and unfortunately for the girls, they can\u2019t easily be removed because the cabinets on either side don\u2019t line up.<\/p>\n

But once you go through them, there\u2019s a lot to like.<\/p>\n

The powder room impresses too.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis looks really finessed and beautiful and expensive and visually appealing, which is odd because it\u2019s got a dunny in it,\u201d Darren says.<\/p>\n

Shaynna deems it her favourite powder room of the day!<\/p>\n

Rick and Tayla<\/p>\n

Tayla is desperate for the love from the judges, which begins immediately as they spot House 5\u2019s backlit splashback.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpecial\u201d, \u201cexceptional\u201d, \u201csuch a feature\u201d \u2013 happy, Tayla?<\/p>\n

The praise continues over their curved island bench and appliance choices.<\/p>\n

In fact, Shaynna says it\u2019s the best room father-daughter duo has done so far.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never seen restraint from Rick and Tayla, ever. There\u2019s restraint here,\u201d she says, calling Tayla\u2019s styling \u201cgorgeous\u201d.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no air-fryer recipe book in sight!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just her getting a shout-out either, as the judges say Rick\u2019s building expertise is obvious in this room.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately the pair didn\u2019t finish the painting in the pantry, which disappoints Marty as he was considering it kitchen of the day. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the best butlers I have seen today,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they\u2019d just had a bit more time to paint, this could be my winner. It really is that good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Darren concurs and his excitement only grows in the bold powder room. It\u2019s exactly what he wanted to see: \u201cImpact, drama, a big colour choice!\u201d<\/p>\n

What a turnaround it\u2019s been in House 5!<\/p>\n

Scotty starts tallying the scores and among many 9.5s, Adam and Jolene receive a 10 from Marty!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tight race, so they play their bonus-point gnome from the cooking challenge.<\/p>\n

Turns out they didn\u2019t even need it, taking out the win by 1.5 points! The final scores are:<\/p>\n

Adam and Jolene: 30Chantel and Wyatt: 23Lisa and Rosco: 28.5Courtney and Sev: 27.5Rick and Tayla: 25.5<\/p>\n

Next, the teams tackle their laundry and rumpus rooms \u2026 but the tension between them? It finally boils over.<\/p>\n

See you tomorrow for a brand-new (and dramatic!) week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The final 24 hours of Kitchen Week on The Block begin with an Anzac Day dawn service, followed…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":898960,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[64,63,134],"class_list":["post-898959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=898959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898959\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/898960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=898959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=898959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=898959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}