The Block 2022: Rachel slams viewers on Facebook after being criticised

Block runners-up Rachel and Ryan Carr have been accused of “whining” about their $169,000 winnings, even though two of the other teams made no money at all.

But Rachel doesn’t take the criticism.

The 36-year-old makeup artist has been individually responding to trolls in a private Facebook group for fans of the Channel Nine renovation show for the past 12 hours.

She was in a tug-of-war after seeing comments calling the Sydney couple “outrageous,” “greedy” and “spoiled brats” – claiming it couldn’t be further from the truth.

In a series of blistering posts, Rachel told her haters to keep their thoughts to themselves, adding that she and Ryan, also 36, were dealing with “a lot of overwhelming emotions” on auction day.

One person commented in the The Block Banter AU group: ‘Her attitude was disgraceful. She was greedy. $160,000+ for 12 weeks of work is excellent.”

Rachel hit back, “How was my attitude greedy and shameful?”

Another viewer was shocked that Rachel was “not happy” to take home so much money, especially considering that Houses 3 and 4 came up for auction.

Rachel responded with a lengthy post, which began, “I’m probably the best person to talk to about my own feelings.

“I was shocked by everything that happened and knew that a lot was coming our way to ensure we were passed before any bid exceeded reserves. Negotiations continued for at least another 20 minutes.

“There were a lot of overwhelming emotions. There was certainly no happiness yet. But I was grateful that we got a final result and that it was the amount.’

Rachel went on to say that it “takes time before I feel happy when I have six friends who have gotten very little or nothing,” referring to the other Block teams, two of whom have yet to sell their house and one making only $20,000 profit.

“I’m grateful for what we had. That won’t be taken from me by someone who doesn’t know me at all,” she concluded.

Rachel’s social media activity could land her in hot water with networking bosses, as the teams on The Block are typically only allowed to do scheduled media interviews.

Their use of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is also limited to pre-approved posts, often with limited comments.

Rachel also had many fans defending her, one of whom said, “It would be a very strange situation to be in. If one team won just $20,000 and the other over $1.5 million. Their house was almost never sold. I would also be shocked and horrified.

“What a roller coaster ride.”

“Hit the nail on the head there!” Rachel responded.

Another supporter pointed out that the Carrs could have made more money from the work they lost during the three months they spent renovating and filming.

“$169,000 for 18 hours a day (some days longer), seven days a week, no breaks, no days off for 90 days. Even the mines would pay better,” they said.

‘I don’t think it’s worth it at all. He’s a plumber and could have made more at home.”

It matched what Ryan and Rachel told Daily Mail Australia on auction day when they revealed the profits “repay what it cost us to be here”.

“We’re not spending the money. This goes right back to our savings,’ Rachel said.

The pair came in second at the auction, selling their home for $4,250,000, while Omar and Oz took home record profits of nearly $1.6 million.