The Block’s Lisa and Courtney Reportedly at War as Channel Nine Scrambles to Keep the Peace
The Block might be nearing the finish line in Mt Eliza, but the biggest drama of the season is reportedly unfolding away from the cameras. Rumours are swirling that Lisa and Courtney’s relationship has completely broken down, with Channel Nine said to be working behind the scenes to prevent the feud from escalating.
According to a source who spoke to Woman’s Day, tensions between the two women have reached breaking point in the final weeks of the competition, leaving them barely speaking to each other.
What’s really going on between Courtney and Lisa? (Credit: Nine)
While rivalries on The Block often revolve around room reveals, design decisions and disagreements over trades, this alleged fallout appears to have taken a much more personal turn.
At the centre of the reported feud are claims involving anonymous social media accounts targeting contestants throughout the season.
According to the insider, suspicions have allegedly emerged that people within one contestant’s inner circle could be connected to negative comments posted about another contestant online.
“Once people started believing some of these accounts weren’t just random viewers, everything changed,” the source claimed.
“It’s one thing having strangers criticising you online. It’s another thing entirely if you think it’s coming from somebody connected to another contestant.”
The insider went on to suggest that the alleged feud has become a major talking point behind the scenes, overshadowing some of the clashes viewers have already seen play out on television.
“Forget some of the arguments viewers have seen on television. Lisa and Courtney’s relationship has completely deteriorated,” they alleged.
While the claims surrounding the anonymous accounts remain unverified, Woman’s Day reports that both sides are furious about the online trolling they have experienced throughout the season.
The Block’s Lisa and Rosco. (Credit: Nine)
Has Lisa asked Rosco to distance himself from Courtney?
The reported breakdown in Lisa and Courtney’s relationship has allegedly placed Rosco in an uncomfortable position.
According to the publication’s source, Lisa has asked her husband to distance himself from Courtney, despite the pair previously having a friendly relationship.
“Lisa doesn’t want Rosco caught in the middle anymore,” the insider claimed.
“Rosco and Courtney became close, but Lisa has essentially told him that she doesn’t want him continuing that friendship as though nothing has happened.”
The source added that Rosco is now caught between his friendship with Courtney and his loyalty to his wife.
“Rosco is in an impossible position,” they said.
“He got along with Courtney and doesn’t necessarily want to inherit somebody else’s feud, but Lisa is his wife. When she says she’s uncomfortable with what’s happening, he’s obviously going to listen.”
If the claims are accurate, the situation could make an already tense end to the competition even more difficult for the contestants involved.
Is Courtney becoming isolated from the other contestants?
The alleged fallout with Lisa could also help explain why Courtney has reportedly become increasingly isolated from some of the other women competing in Mt Eliza.
Insiders claim that several contestants have become frustrated with the House 4 star as the competition has progressed, with her fiercely competitive approach allegedly rubbing some people the wrong way.
However, the source insists the reported rift with Lisa goes beyond the usual tensions that come with a high-stakes renovation competition.
“There’s competitive tension and then there’s what is happening here,” the insider claimed.
“This has moved beyond who won a room or who copied whose idea. Families are upset, people are watching what is being said online, and everyone is suspicious about where comments are coming from.”
It is important to note that the allegations about the social media accounts and the contestants’ relationships have not been independently confirmed.
Channel Nine reportedly keen to avoid drama before auction day
With The Block heading towards its October 31 auction, the alleged off-camera tensions could hardly come at a more difficult time.
The season finale, featuring the highly anticipated auction, is scheduled to air on Sunday, November 1. The contestants will need to come together for one of the biggest events of the series, regardless of what has happened behind the scenes.
According to Woman’s Day’s source, there are concerns that the reported feud could overshadow the properties and the auction itself if tensions continue to rise.
“Nine doesn’t want this spiralling right before auction day,” the insider claimed.
“The network is aware of how heated things have become and everyone involved wants to make sure it doesn’t explode publicly.”
With emotions reportedly running high and filming no longer providing the same controlled environment, keeping the peace may prove challenging.
For now, the claims remain allegations, and it is unclear whether Lisa and Courtney will be able to put their differences aside before auction day. One thing is certain: as the season approaches its dramatic conclusion, viewers may be watching the contestants’ relationships almost as closely as the homes themselves.