‘Don’t envy’: Last year’s contestants weigh in on The Block 2026

Key points

• Former Blockheads Britt and Taz Etto say watching from home is different now they have lived through the experience. They say they have great respect for this year's contestants, who face physical and emotional pressure.
• Emma and Ben Cox say the drama is natural, given stressed couples, tight budgets and long filming days.
• They believe social media has simply become louder, not that this season has more drama than before.