Maddy and Charlotte Harry have become the youngest-ever auction winners of The Block, taking home an eye-watering $1.65million profit on Sunday night’s nail-biting finale.
Despite being latecomers to the 2024 series, the sisters home secured the highest bid on the day at $3.5million, with a staggering $1.55million in winnings split between them.
Maddy, 24, and Charlotte, 22, also take home an extra $100,000 for their monumental victory.
The four bedroom, three bathroom property’s reserve price was set at $1.95million on the night, and was purchased by millionaire Adrian ‘Mr Lambo’ Portelli.
‘We are just so grateful, and it’s a very surreal feeling,’ said Maddy of their win.
‘You can’t anticipate how something like The Block will end, but it is the perfect ending for us. I think there is such a special relationship with sisters, and I’m so proud of both of us and how hard we worked.’
Charlotte added, ‘To end The Block on such a high note is so special. We never thought it would go like this.
‘I could not have had this experience with anyone else but Maddy. We have been in this from the beginning, so it’s an incredible feeling for both of us now.’
Maddy and Charlotte concluded: ‘This has been the experience of a lifetime. Winning this much money is life-changing for us. We can’t believe Adrian loved our house as much as we do!’
Maddy and Charlotte Harry have become the youngest-ever auction winners of The Block, taking home an eye-watering $1.65million profit on Sunday night’s nail-biting finale. Both pictured
Despite being latecomers to the 2024 series, the sisters home secured the highest bid on the day at $3.5million, with a staggering $1.55million in winnings split between them
Maddy, 24, and Charlotte, 22, also take home an extra $100,000 for their monumental victory
‘We are just so grateful, and it’s a very surreal feeling,’ said Maddy of their win. Pictured with host Scott Scam
The four bedroom, three bathroom property’s reserve price was set at $1.95million on the night, and was purchased by millionaire Adrian ‘Mr Lambo’ Portelli (right)
‘It’s a fantastic result,’ said host Scott Cam.
‘I’m so pleased for the girls to win it, and they deserve it. All of the houses have sold, and it’s a fantastic way to finish the 20th season of the show, with all five couples making some decent coin.’
The Block will end, but it is the perfect ending for us. I think there is such a special relationship with sisters, and I’m so proud of both of us and how hard we worked.’
The Sydney sisters entered into the heated 20th season midway through filming, after couple Paige Beechey and Jesse Maguire threw down their tools.
Despite their eventful entrance into the competition, they certainly made an impression with their finished house as they nabbed an impressive bid.
The sisters’ victory comes after they were tipped as the hot favourites by Block foreman Dan Riley and his wife Dani Wales.
Meanwhile, their co-stars also walked away from the auction pocketing millions.
Courtney and Grant kicked off the auction day with a stunning victory, also selling their property to billionaire Adrian Portelli for a whopping $3.3million.
This sale gave the pair an incredible profit of $1.35million over their $1.95million reserve, instantly propelling them into The Block’s all-time high earners.
Courtney and Grant kicked off the auction day with a stunning victory, selling their property to billionaire Adrian Portelli for a whopping $3.3million
Kylie and Brad left the show with a very healthy $650,000 profit on their property’s $1,950,000 reserve. Both pictured
Kristian and Mimi entered the auction with a strategic advantage, having secured a $50,000 reduction on their reserve. Amid a flurry of bids, their property sold for $2.93 million to a buyer’s agent, earning the couple an impressive $1.03million profit. Both pictured
Earlier in the episode, Ricky and Haydn were meanwhile visibly frustrated after drawing the fourth auction spot, with Ricky declaring it the ‘worst-case scenario.’ However, Portelli once again came to the rescue, snapping up their home for $2.7million. This sale landed the boys a solid profit of $750,000, adding them to the season’s roster of big winners
Kylie and Brad Baker also laughed all the way to the bank on auction day, with Portelli making another headline-grabbing purchase, securing Kylie and Brad’s property for $2.6 million.
The couple sensationally returned on Sunday night after the mother-of-four vowed she would never return to the Channel Nine show.
The controversial couple walked off the set the last week in spectacular fashion, with Kylie unleashing a foul-mouthed tirade before disappearing into the night.
In recent weeks, Kylie and husband Brad saw their seven-year marriage implode on-air when the Cairns-based tradesman told fellow contestant Mimi Belperio he would ‘follow’ her OnlyFans account if she had one.
Kylie and Brad left the show with a very healthy $650,000 profit on their property’s $1,950,000 reserve.
Kristian and Mimi entered the auction with a strategic advantage, having secured a $50,000 reduction on their reserve.
Amid a flurry of bids, their property sold for $2.93 million to a buyer’s agent, earning the couple an impressive $1.03million profit and making them the second team this season to become instant millionaires.
Earlier in the episode, Ricky and Haydn were meanwhile visibly frustrated after drawing the fourth auction spot, with Ricky declaring it the ‘worst-case scenario.’
However, Portelli once again came to the rescue, snapping up their home for $2.7million.
This sale landed the boys a solid profit of $750,000, adding them to the season’s roster of big winners.
Despite their win, Maddy and Charlotte’s journey on the Channel Nine series wasn’t easy. They quickly found targets on their backs after revelations of their professional house-flipping experience emerged
Maddy and Charlotte replaced Paige Beechey and Jesse Maguire on the show
Despite their win, Maddy and Charlotte’s journey on the Channel Nine series wasn’t easy after they replaced Paige Beechey and Jesse Maguire on the show.
They quickly found targets on their backs after revelations of their professional house-flipping experience emerged.
During the drama-packed series, cast members also accused the sisters of ‘lying’ about their experience level.
Maddy said she found watching the season difficult to watch because of how she and her sister were treated by the other stars.
She said reliving the experience has been ‘triggering’ as she claimed the other cast members treated them ‘cruelly’.
Maddy also noted that entering the competition late, as well as being the youngest contestants, felt like being ‘the new kid at school’.
Earlier on Sunday, millionaire bidder Adrian Portelli hinted his time was up on The Block.
‘It’s time to say goodbye to The Block and this Dummy Bidder is going out with a f**kng Bang!’ Portelli, 35, posted to Instagram on Saturday.
Recent Block season finales have essentially been a two-horse race, as Portelli and fellow multi-millionaire businessman Danny Wallis fought to out bid each other over several properties.
Between them, the cashed up pair have purchased 15 Block properties in recent years.
Portelli’s departure from The Block could spell and end to the record-breaking profits he has raked in for contestants, including 2023 winners Steph and Gian, who walked away with 1.65million from their sale and an additional $100,000 in prize money.
Maddy and Charlotte replaced Paige and Jesse, who exited in shocking scenes after producers were forced to intervene in their arguing.
The engaged couple were caught arguing off camera, but with their mics still attached as Jesse appeared to question their relationship.
Paige was heard saying angrily: ‘I don’t give a f**k how you feel – deal with it yourself,’ before threatening to quit the show.
By 11.30pm that night, their argument was loud enough to be heard throughout The Block site and executive producer Justin Sturzaker stepped in.
‘It seems like a relationship that’s getting pretty bad. Your neighbours can hear you too, you know?’ he said to them.
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After being urged to speak to psychologists, the couple made the decision to withdraw from the competition and had a highly emotional exit.
Following their shock exit, host Scott Cam revealed the pair’s decision was theirs alone, clapping back at claims they were asked to leave.
‘We’ve always said we’re not doing anything important here, we’re just renovating,’ Scott said in the video.
‘Health, wellbeing, happiness, always comes first on The Block. We always make sure contestants’ wellbeing is number one.’
Since their departure, Paige has launched an explosive spray at producers on TikTok, claiming the way they handled her deteriorating mental health was ‘gross’.
Following their exit, Maddy and Charlotte took over the build and were responsible for aspects including the front garden, backyard, pool and guest bedroom.
They also showed off their talents by renovating the guest bedroom, laundry, office, living and dining areas, main bedroom, guest en-suite and kitchen.
Meanwhile, Paige and Jesse had been responsible for the kids’ room, main en-suite, guest bedroom and guest bathroom before their sensational exit.