The Block winners Maddy and Charlotte Harry break their silence about claims the show is rigged before admitting they knew Adrian Portelli would be buying everyone’s homes

The Block winners Maddy and Charlotte Harry have all but confirmed Adrian Portelli’s claims that the Channel Nine show is rigged after he snapped up their renovated Phillip Island property for $3.5 million on Sunday night. evening.

The sisters have become the youngest winners of The Block auction, taking home a spectacular $1.65 million profit during the thrilling finale.

Maddy, 24, and Charlotte, 22, also took home an additional $100,000 for their monumental win.

The Melbourne sisters confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that they knew from the beginning during filming of the series that Portelli had his eye on their property.

Block’s regular billionaire also purchased the other four properties that night, spending a total of $15.03 million.

“Adrian showed interest in all the houses from the beginning,” Charlotte said.

“We had had quite a few conversations with Adrian over the last few weeks and spent some time together, so we knew he was interested in all the houses,” she said.

“It was surreal to see it unfold, but we feel incredibly lucky that he invested in ours.”

Charlotte and Maddy also admitted that they knew Adrian would spare no expense when it came to his house, despite it being the last one to go up for auction.

“Adrian was really interested in the common area and seemed to have his eye on several properties,” Charlotte shared.

His comments come after Portelli confirmed to Nova’s Jase & Lauren that the order of the auction was predetermined.

‘We carefully selected the order of the auction to make sure the girls (Maddy and Charlotte Harry) were last. This way we can make them win,’ Portelli began.

Portelli revealed that it was decided that his house would be the last to go up for auction, to increase the drama.

‘The girls cared. They arrived late. They were the underdogs, they were mocked and bullied.

He said Maddy and Charlotte were informed in advance why their property would be auctioned last, adding that the other contestants were kept in the dark.

‘It was just the girls (who were in the plan). How good is that? “They are the sweetest and most innocent and they were the ones who played the best.”

The Reality of Reality TV: ‘Staged’ Moments and Drama

Maddy and Charlotte also addressed claims that The Block is “set up” to create additional drama.

Of course, sometimes things are taken out of context. “It’s a reality show – everyone loves a bit of drama,” Charlotte told Daily Mail Australia.

When asked about contestants who might have received an unfair portrayal, Maddy kept it simple.

‘Honestly, we just focused on ourselves. “We stayed in our own lane and didn’t get involved in the drama, so I can’t really talk about that,” he added.

The secret of his victory

The couple’s serene coastal-inspired property earned rave reviews after the couple created a tranquil and welcoming retreat that caught the attention of potential buyers.

“We wanted a vacation home atmosphere that was comfortable and peaceful, and I think that’s exactly what we achieved,” Charlotte said.

“People told us it felt calm and cozy, and that’s what you want in a vacation home.”

Block fan favorites Dan and Danni Healy were among those who pegged Maddy and Charlotte as winners from the start.

“We watched the Dan and Danni series, and Danni praised us quite a bit throughout the entire season,” Maddy said.

“Their final prediction was that we would win, and that’s exactly what happened.”

Public tours also boosted their confidence, with many attendees declaring their home to be the highlight.

“People told security, ‘If we could buy one, we’d buy theirs,'” Maddy said.

Prize money and future plans

As for her huge winnings, Charlotte jokingly declared that she could keep it all for herself.

‘I’m going to keep everything… just kidding! We will definitely split it and probably invest it together. We’d love to buy another property and undertake another renovation, which could be exciting!’ she said.

With The Block experience behind them, Maddy and Charlotte are ready for a well-deserved vacation and are already thinking about new projects for the new year.

“We hope to find a new property as soon as possible so we can do another renovation next year,” Charlotte revealed.

“We’ve learned a lot and are excited to incorporate it into our next project.”

In the short term, however, the sisters plan to recharge during Christmas.

“We’ll definitely take some time to relax over the holidays,” Maddy said.

“We’ve been going non-stop for six months, so we owe our family and friends some quality time after being so engrossed in the show.”

As for another possible return to television, Maddy and Charlotte don’t rule it out.

“Never say never,” Charlotte joked.

‘We would consider doing another show together, but it would have to be the right time and a good fit. For now, however, we are ready to get back to normal life and perhaps explore other opportunities in the real estate world. You never know what might come next!’

“We would consider doing another show together if the time was right,” Maddy added.

‘But for now, we’re just looking forward to some family time. We owe it to them after being missing in action for the last six months.

Old rivalries, new friendships

Maddy and Charlotte admitted they weren’t surprised to see fellow contestants Kylie and Brad Baker turn up on auction day despite previously stating they wouldn’t be attending.

“I think it would be foolish not to come and collect some money,” Charlotte said.

“We’re really happy for them – they worked hard and deserved a win for their family.”

The couple added that any tension between the contestants is a thing of the past.

‘Life is too short to be bitter. We’re happy to be friends with everyone,” Maddy said. “It’s a thing of the past for us.”