Team's 'controversial' win in feisty roasting challenge as Scott Cam drops $50,000 bombshell on The Block

It was a "controversial" win during The Block's first ever comedy roast challenge just as host Scott Cam dropped a game-changing bombshell.

Teams thought they were playing for $5,000 and a Bonus Point Gnome. But the stakes were higher – an extra $50,000 higher!

Who took home the win? Catch the fiery results in the video above.

Hosted by renowned entertainer Reuben Kaye, and in front of 1000 locals at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Blockheads were off to a cracking start.

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There was no playing nice, teams could rip on each other, the judges and even Reuben, if they dared.

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"In addition to the $5,000 thanks to E&S, the winners would walk away with a $52,995 outdoor fireplace thanks to Trendz Fireplaces, come Landscape Week.Game. Changer.

Now let the roasting begin!

Britt and Taz opened the night with some hilarious bangers, including a fiery dig at Emma and Ben.

Han and Can did the exact opposite, causing Scotty to interrupt mid-roast.

"This is supposed to be a roast!" he yelled out from the audience, earning more laughs than the couple themselves.

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Robby and Mat went in "all guns Shaynna-blazing" with their sizzling set.

Emma and Ben broke "rule number one of a roast" by burning the crowd.

"I think that went down like a led balloon," reacted Alicia. While Sonny and Alicia left the contestants in "stitches".

Catch the roasting here:

Who won The Block roasting challenge?

Ask Sonny and he'll say it was "controversial" win.

With the help of a nifty clap-o-meter, Reuben began ranking the teams. He placed Sonny and Alicia at the top before Shelley Craft took over.

That's when Shelley placed Robby and Mat at the top instead.

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"I feel like Shelley decided the boys were better than me," said a salty Sonny.

But Alicia disagreed, so maybe Sonny just didn't take his loss lightly!

And the winners of The Block roasting challenge were Robby and Mat!

"Robby robbed me and my fireplace straight out of my hands," smiled Sonny. Cheeky.

Who is Reuben Kaye?

Reuben Kaye is a multi-award winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer lauded for being unapologetically loud, politically active, queer, brash, and fabulous.

Reuben has taken the comedy world by storm, garnering millions of views across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, and making guest appearances on Spicks and Specks, the Melbourne International Comedy Fest Galas, Celebrity Letters and Numbers, The Apprentice: You're Fired with Tom Allen and Kids React to Drag.

Winner of multiple Best Cabaret Awards, Reuben Kaye has cemented himself as one of the biggest names in the comedy and cabaret scenes. 2019 included the creation of two amazing shows, the self-titled "Reuben Kaye" and the adult-only late-night variety show "The Kaye Hole".

Both of these raucous and celebrated events have since been showcased around the world, collecting new fans and accolades in spades.

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