MH74.Courtney & Sev Give Away $75K From Massive $1.87M Block Fortune
A RECORD-BREAKING WIN, A HEARTFELT GIFT AND A NEW DREAM: Courtney and Sev Reveal What They’re Doing With Their $1.87 Million Block Windfall
Courtney and Sev may still be coming to terms with their extraordinary $1.87 million victory on The Block, but the two best friends have already made one decision that means far more to them than another luxury purchase.
The Queensland duo have confirmed that they are donating $75,000 in cash to My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, turning part of their record-breaking prize into something meaningful for children and families facing one of life’s toughest challenges.
And there is a deeply personal reason behind their generosity.
In an exclusive interview with nine.com.au, the winners revealed how one special experience during the competition helped shape their decision, and why they wanted to do more than simply make a donation.
But their plans do not end there. With the remaining winnings still to be divided, Courtney and Sev have also revealed the next big project they would love to take on together.
THE $75,000 DECISION THEY MADE BEFORE THE AUCTION
Courtney and Sev’s decision to support My Room was not something they came up with after hearing the auctioneer’s final bid.
The idea had been taking shape during the competition, particularly after they participated in The Block’s charity challenge.
The pair agreed that if House 4 achieved a certain financial target at auction, they would make a meaningful contribution to charity.
Sev explained that giving back had already become an important part of their plans.
“After we did the charity challenge, we saw an opportunity there that if we did make a buck [on auction day], and we were in a position to make a donation, that was always high on our agenda,” she said.
As their auction result eventually exceeded their expectations, the pair decided to go even further.
Rather than keep the $75,000 cash component of Scotty’s Prize Pool, they chose to donate the entire amount to My Room.
“But then, because we surpassed it, we were like, ‘You know what? The prize pool money we weren’t ever banking on, we’re just gonna donate that,’” Sev revealed.
It was a decision that gave their historic victory another meaning — one that extended well beyond the financial rewards.
THE 18 FAMILIES WHO GAVE THEIR DONATION A DEEPER MEANING
There was another special moment behind their decision, and it happened just weeks before auction day.
Courtney and Sev’s auctioneer had a connection with My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, helping introduce the pair to the organisation and its work.
Around two weeks before the auction, the best friends welcomed 18 families associated with the charity into their House 4 property.
For Courtney and Sev, the experience left a lasting impression.
Rather than simply handing over money, they had the opportunity to meet families connected to the cause and share something special with them.
Reflecting on that day, Sev explained how much the experience had meant to both of them.
“The kick that we got out of that day, and what we were able to give those families just felt so beautiful,” she said.
“So Courtney and I just wanted to further lean into that.”
It was this personal connection that helped reinforce their decision to direct a substantial part of their winnings towards the charity.
And their ambitions go further than a one-off contribution.
WHY MY ROOM CHILDREN’S CANCER CHARITY MATTERS
My Room Children’s Cancer Charity supports children and families affected by childhood cancer, helping provide financial assistance, clinical care, medical equipment and funding for research and clinical trials.
For families navigating a child’s cancer diagnosis, the impact extends far beyond hospital treatment. Financial pressures, extended hospital stays and the emotional strain on parents and siblings can make an already difficult period even harder.
The charity works to provide practical and emotional support while helping advance treatment and research.
Courtney and Sev have expressed a desire to continue working with My Room beyond their initial $75,000 contribution.
In particular, they hope to help the organisation grow its presence and support in Queensland, where the two best friends are based.
Their donation therefore represents more than a generous gesture following a successful television appearance. It is an opportunity to build a longer-term relationship with a cause they have come to care about.
THE $1.87 MILLION WIN — BUT HOW WILL THEY USE THE REST?
Their charitable commitment comes after one of the biggest auction results in The Block’s 22-season history.
House 4 sold for an extraordinary $4.72 million, delivering $1.27 million above its $3.45 million reserve.
The pair also received $100,000 in prize money as the overall winners, together with Scotty’s Prize Pool, valued at $500,000.
That brought their total winnings and prizes to approximately $1.87 million.
The prize pool included a Chery vehicle, a Bar Crusher boat, a Titanium caravan, luxury Rolex watches and $75,000 in cash.
While the cash portion has now been allocated to charity, the pair admitted they still have some decisions to make about dividing the remaining rewards.
They have not yet settled on a detailed plan for everything they have won.
There is, however, one person who may have to help keep the peace.
SEV’S HUSBAND NELSON COULD HAVE A SPECIAL ROLE IN THEIR NEXT DECISION
Throughout their journey towards The Block, Sev’s husband Nelson was one of the biggest supporters of the two friends.
In fact, he had been involved long before they ever stepped onto the renovation site.
Sev revealed that the pair had spent four years trying to secure a place on the show, with Nelson helping them prepare audition tapes and offering advice along the way.
To have him standing beside them when their dream finally became a reality was particularly meaningful.
Now, he may also be called upon to help with another important task: deciding how the remaining prize pool should be divided.
Sev joked that Nelson might need to act as a mediator because she and Courtney already have their eyes on some of the same rewards.
They even joked that a $15,000 Rolex watch could have Nelson’s name on it after all the patience and support he had shown throughout their journey.
It was a light-hearted glimpse into the negotiations that may follow a very successful auction.
THE NEXT BIG IDEA: COURTNEY AND SEV WANT TO RENOVATE AGAIN
While the pair have not yet made any firm decisions about their next professional move, Courtney has already revealed something she would love to do.
Another renovation — this time without the relentless deadlines of a television competition.
“We would love to do another renovation,” she said.
“We absolutely love it, we love the residential space. So to be able to go and do a renovation together, and see how we go and have a bit of fun with it – and not have a six-day turn around – it would be pretty cool.”
After 12 weeks of demanding construction schedules, weekly room reveals and constant pressure to finish each space on time, the idea of working on a property at their own pace clearly appeals to both women.
Courtney also made it clear that they were not rushing into anything.
“So hopefully the stars can align and we can do something like that, but nothing is set in stone yet.”
A new joint renovation could give them the opportunity to build on the experience they gained during The Block while developing their own project away from the television cameras.
For now, it remains an ambition rather than a confirmed business venture.
A WIN THAT WILL MEAN MORE THAN THE MONEY
For Courtney and Sev, The Block 2026 has delivered everything they could hardly have imagined when they first applied to join the competition.
They leave with a record-breaking financial result, a collection of extraordinary prizes and the experience of transforming a property into one of the season’s most successful homes.
But their decision to donate $75,000 to My Room has given their victory another dimension.
The 18 families they welcomed into House 4 helped make the cause more personal, and the pair now hope their involvement will continue beyond the television competition.
At the same time, they are looking towards a future that may include another renovation, this time on their own terms and without the pressure of a weekly deadline.
They entered The Block as two best friends with a shared ambition.
They are leaving with a life-changing prize, a charitable commitment and a new dream they hope to pursue together.
And perhaps the most meaningful part of their extraordinary win is what they have chosen to do with a part of it.
