As auction day approaches, one unexpected family connection has sparked a wave of speculation on The Block. Now, Courtney has revealed how a cheeky rumour about a multimillionaire threw her fellow contestants into a panic — and why she couldn’t resist making things worse.

‘We’re All Screwed Anyway’: Courtney’s Prank Sends The Block Into Chaos

With the pressure mounting ahead of The Block auctions, the contestants have plenty to worry about. But for Courtney and Sev, one rumour surrounding Chantel and Wyatt provided the perfect opportunity to stir up trouble.

Speaking to Woman’s Day, Courtney revealed how speculation about Chantel’s alleged family connection to notorious Gold Coast entrepreneur Travers Beynon, better known as the “Candyman”, became the basis of a prank that sent the competition into a spin.

The possibility raised an intriguing question: could Chantel and Wyatt have access to a potential buyer with serious money to spend?

Courtney admitted she immediately saw the opportunity to have some fun with the idea, even though she wasn’t certain the rumour was true.

“We found out that Chantel’s brother-in-law is the famous Gold Coast ‘Candyman’ and we just thought well everybody knows his net worth so we thought that’s probably who they’re going to get as their buyer,” she explained.

“I didn’t know if it was true or not, I just thought I’d have fun with it and had some fun with the boys.”

Rather than keeping the speculation to herself, Courtney decided to fan the flames — and her fellow contestants soon found themselves questioning whether Chantel and Wyatt had a major advantage over everyone else.

The Remark That Left Fellow Contestants Panicking

Courtney didn’t stop at floating the rumour. She deliberately added to the tension by suggesting the outcome of the competition might already be decided.

“Don’t even worry about it… we’re all screwed anyway. Chantel and Wyatt are winning this show,” she told the other teams, laughing as she recalled the moment.

The remark was enough to fuel speculation among the contestants, particularly with the auctions looming and so much riding on the prospect of finding the right buyer.

For Courtney, however, watching her rivals react was part of the entertainment.

“It was just fun messing with them and nothing makes me happier than Rosco’s spiralling moments. It was so funny,” she admitted.

Her comments suggest the rumour was less about revealing a genuine auction advantage and more about watching uncertainty spread through the competition.

But with the prospect of a wealthy buyer involved, it was easy to see why the suggestion could get under the other contestants’ skin.

Who Is Travers Beynon, the Man Behind the ‘Candyman’ Name?

<PRIVATE_PERSON> better known as the Candyman, Travers Beynon is an entrepreneur whose extravagant public image has made him a familiar name well beyond the Gold Coast.

He built his business profile through FreeChoice, the Australian tobacconist retail business, while becoming widely recognised for his lavish parties, luxury cars and ostentatious lifestyle.

His former Gold Coast residence, known as the Candy Shop Mansion, became synonymous with that larger-than-life persona, attracting considerable media attention for its opulent interiors and extravagant gatherings.

It is precisely that reputation for wealth and luxury that made the rumour such an effective talking point on The Block.

The idea that a buyer with substantial financial resources might be connected to one of the competing teams was enough to make the others wonder whether the playing field was really level.

However, there is an important distinction between the rumour and the reality: Courtney herself acknowledged that she did not know whether the reported family connection was true. Nor does her account establish that Beynon intends to buy Chantel and Wyatt’s property.

For now, the suggestion remains a talking point rather than evidence of a confirmed buyer.

Courtney Has a Blunt Response to the Prospect of an Unfair Advantage

When Courtney and Sev were asked how they would feel if the rumour did turn out to be true, their reaction made it clear they could see why the prospect would be difficult to swallow.

Courtney didn’t attempt to hide her feelings about the possibility of another team having such a powerful advantage.

“I’d probably cry for a week then I’d get back to life,” she joked.

It was a light-hearted response, but it also captured the high stakes of the competition. After months of building, budgeting and battling through challenges, the auctions can ultimately determine how the teams’ efforts translate into financial rewards.

The suggestion that another contestant might have access to a buyer with significant resources would understandably raise questions about what could happen when the final bids arrive.

Still, there is no confirmation that Chantel and Wyatt have secured a buyer through the alleged connection, let alone that any such buyer would guarantee them a successful result.

One Final Joke Reveals What Courtney Really Wishes For

While Courtney was happy to tease her fellow contestants about the possibility of a wealthy relative helping Chantel and Wyatt, she couldn’t resist turning the joke back on herself.

Asked about her own family connections, she offered a simple response that summed up the entire saga.

“I just wish I had a brother-in-law who was worth $200 million.”

It was a fitting punchline to a rumour that had managed to unsettle the competition without establishing that anything had actually changed.

As The Block heads towards its auctions, the real question remains whether Chantel and Wyatt have any genuine advantage waiting in the wings — or whether Courtney’s prank simply succeeded in making their rivals worry about a possibility that may never materialise.