The Block is back in 2023 for its 19th season and while the contestants are yet to be officially announced, filming is already underway and there have been plenty of sightings of this year’s Blockheads in Hampton East.
How many teams are there on The Block 2023?
The Block 2023 will feature five teams of two. Each team will be renovating a classic 1950s-style brick home on Charming Street in Melbourne’s Bayside suburb of Hampton East.
Scotty Cam dressed in his 1950s best for The Block 2023. Picture: News Corp Australia
Who are the contestants on The Block 2023?
The contestants have not yet been officially announced, but we got our first look at the teams when they filmed their 50s-style television promotional advertisement in late March.
This year’s teams will be comprised of four male-female duos and one all-female team. While in previous seasons we’ve seen a mix of ages in the contestants on The Block, this year’s Blockheads all appear to be around the same age.
Here’s your first look at the contestants for The Block 2023.
Green Team
The first cab off the rank for 2023 is the green team. This male-female pair were seen in the TV ad sporting a post-makeover look that Danny and Sandy would be proud of.
Our male team member looked like he could easily be part of the T-Birds with a white shirt with green trim, while the brunette female team member wore green-checked pants.
As the only female wearing pants in the promo, perhaps this is a sign that these two will be breaking the mould with particularly fresh and modern ideas.
Blue Team
Our second team for 2023 is the blue team.
Stepping out of a vintage pale blue car, this brunette pair were dressed in a glamourous blue halter neck dress and a blue plaid shirt with jeans.
Could the plaid shirt hint at some country roots for the blue team? Only time will tell.
Cast and crew crowded into Charming Street to film a TV advertisement for The Block 2023. Picture: News Corp Australia
Purple Team
The purple team features the only all-female team for The Block 2023 – and, as a change from the normal reality TV line-up, the only blonde contestant.
The blonde member of the purple team was spotted in a white mini skirt and purple shirt, while her brunette partner was seen in a sleeveless purple shirt and patterned purple skirt that hit below the knee.
This mishmash of styles could hint at some differences in personalities in the team that could bring the drama The Block has become known for.
Yellow Team
Judging by the set photos, the yellow team are bursting with personality. The brunette female team member was seen posing in a yellow short sleeve knit with a patterned skirt, while a spotted neck and beauty completed the look.
Her tattooed male partner was seen in glasses and a textured pompadour hairdo.
This year’s Blockheads look like they’ve got plenty of personality. Picture: News Corp Australia
Red team
Last but certainly not least is the red team.
This male-female team stood out from the crowd thanks to a red dress and ponytail for the female contestant, while the male team member rocked an almost all black look with a bold red stripe.
With a darker look and a full sleeve of tattoos we’re betting this team will be bringing some edgy designs to Charming Street.
An as yet unnamed contestant on The Block 2023. Picture: News Corp Australia