‘Caught in the middle’: Inside The Block cast wars as auction day looms

Key points

• Tensions among The Block contestants are running high ahead of auction day at the Mount Eliza properties. Woman's Day reports that the five teams are divided after months of rivalries, and that end-of-season celebrations have reportedly become chaotic, with separate after-parties being organised.
• Jolene is reportedly trying to reconnect with Courtney and Sev, while Lisa is said to be less willing.
• Wyatt and Chantel have reportedly stayed on the Gold Coast, and Rick and Tayla are said to have received encouragement from producers, which some contestants have noticed.