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'They are horrendous': Leah and Ash blast Steph and Gian's studio bathroom during first Open for Inspections on The Block 2023

Nicole Douglas
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Every season, our Blockheads get the chance to check out the other teams' rooms a day after judges' feedback in Open For Inspections.

In week one, it was time for everyone to catch a glimpse at their rivals' studio bathrooms– and it's fair to say they did not hold back with their savage feedback.

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Kyle and Leslie took out the win this week for their sleek and stylish space in House 1. Leah and Ash in House 2 were runners-up, and House 4's Steph and Gian missed the mark and came in last place.

The teams rocked up to Steph and Gian's studio bathroom first, and siblings Eliza and Liberty were stunned by what they saw.

The Block 2023 Open For Inspections: Leah and Ash

Leah and Ash did not hold back with their comments. Nine

"I really like this!" they exclaimed. "I actually really love it."

But Leah had other ideas, and savagely pointed out: "The beams are horrendous. The concept is great, it's just so unfinished!"

READ MORE: Every time Dan and Dani gave their opinions as they walked through the Blockheads' rooms

Brett had similar thoughts, and went as far as to prod some of the tiling work with a spirit level to show it wasn't finished – resulting in some of the shower tile to come crashing down next to him.

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"Oh my God," Kristy responded. "You can't be breaking people's bathrooms..."

The Block 2023 Open For Inspections: Kristy and Brett

Brett accidentally snapped off some of House 4's wall. Nine

Over in Kristy and Brett's House 3 bathroom, the Blockheads all agreed it was finished beautifully.

"This is half a point more than House 4," Ash pointed out, before Leah scathed: "And House 4 is an absolute dog's breakfast. Half a point is shocking." Brutal.

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WEEK 1 RECAP: The moments that mattered as the teams took on Studio Bathrooms

When stepping into Eliza and Liberty's room in House 5, Steph gushed: "The execution is amazing!" before Leslie giggled at the overwhelming height of the shower head.

The Block 2023 Open For Inspections: Steph and Gian

Steph and Gian wanted more a beige look for House 2. Nine

Every Blockhead had a similar critique about the height of everything in the room, with Ash hilariously pointing out: "If kids do a poo then they can't flush it."

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"Kids don't flush when they do a poo anyway!" Leah laughed. Relatable.

In Leah and Ash's House 2, Steph said that the room would have been "perfect" with a beige colour palette, but hated the "clinical" LED light strips they'd used.

EXCLUSIVE: Kyle and Leslie discuss their Room Reveal win and what got them over the line in the 'battle of the curves'

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The Block 2023 Open For Inspections: Leah and Ash

Leah wrapped up Ash to demonstrate her hate for the towels. Nine

Finally, it was time for the teams to peek inside Kyle and Leslie's winning room in House 1.

"This is stunning," the sisters said, and Steph agreed.

But ruthless Leah and Ash were on the warpath again, describing the room as "safe".

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"Did it deserve to win?" a producer asked them, to which the couple responded by staring blankly at each other.

"These are not towels, these are blanket throws!" Leah later said, pulling the 'towels' off the wall and waving them around.

"That's not a towel, it's something I would put on a sick child."

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