The cast of The Block reveal how they really feel about each other after the show’s ‘toxic’ 2023 season

The contestants on this year's season of The Block have revealed how they really feel about each other.

During filming, the intense conflict between the teams caused several viewers to label the show as “toxic,” but the “Blockheads” did not leave the drama on the spot, and some continued to criticize each other in post-show interviews.

However, speak Yahoo lifestyle On Thursday, two teams from the season of the popular renovation show claimed to have put the drama behind them.

Although Kyle and Leslie confessed that filming the Open For Inspections episode in October was “pretty awkward,” the auction forced the contestants to understand the “real world” stakes of the competition due to the series' ongoing drama.

“So everyone just put it aside that day and basically left it like that,” Leslie said.

During filming, the intense conflict between the teams caused several viewers to label the show as “toxic,” but the “Blockheads” did not leave the drama on the spot, and some continued to criticize each other in post-show interviews. Pictured: Leah from the 2023 season

'The girls [Eliza and Liberty] and Kristy and Brett had a great conversation that day, both wishing things were going well and calling a kind of truce, and it was really beautiful,” she added.

Winner Steph and Gian agreed with Kyle and Leslie, claiming the finale was a true reflection of how the cast feels about each other now.

'Everyone is friendly. There is no animosity between the cast members, and that is genuine. That's how I felt even on auction day,” Gian said.

However, speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle on Thursday, two teams from this year's season of the hit renovation show claimed the drama had subsided. In the photo: Lea and Ash

While Kyle and Leslie (pictured) confessed that filming the Open For Inspections episode in October was 'quite awkward', the auction forced the contestants to understand the 'real world' stakes of the competition due to the show's ongoing drama .

“We are thrilled to now be speaking to the entire cast and we sincerely wish them all the best for the future,” Steph added.

It comes as the winners said their victory and new status as millionaires did not change them.

After walking away from the renovation competition with $1.75 million, Steph and Gian said women's Day magazine, they recently chose not to replace their old VW Beetle with a luxury car.

Winners Steph and Gian (pictured) agreed with Kyle and Leslie, claiming the finale was a true reflection of how the cast feels about each other now. 'Everyone is friendly. There is no animosity between the cast members, and that is genuine,” Gian said

Steph explained that she totaled their previous car in an accident just before filming this year's series of The Block.

But instead of spending money on a high-octane sports car, they traded it in for a used BMW.

In last month's nail-biting finale of The Block, Steph and Gian were the runaway winners when their house sold for an incredible $5 million.

After walking away from the renovation competition with $1.75 million, Steph and Gian told Woman's Day magazine that they recently opted not to replace their old VW Beetle with a luxury car.

Instead of spending money on a high-octane sports car, they traded it in for a second-hand BMW, despite being millionaires after the finale of The Block

They walked away with winnings of $1.65 million plus $100,000 in prize money, bringing their total earnings to a record $1.75 million.

Steph and Gian's House 4 was the first to be auctioned, and it was an exciting time for the couple, who called their $3.35 million reserve “hell” and feared they wouldn't make any money from the sale.

Bidding quickly reached $4 million thanks to serial bidder Danny Wallace, but the promotion was halted after a woman fainted during the auction and was taken to hospital.

After the break, the bidding stalled at $4 million, before immediately shooting up by a million dollars to $5 million – and the hammer fell: House 4 was sold.

The $5 million sale netted the couple $1.65 million in profit, with Steph and Gian hugging and breaking down in tears as they called the money “life-changing.”

Steph and Gian's House 4 was the first to be auctioned. The $5 million meant they walked away with winnings of $1.65 million plus $100,000 in prize money, bringing their total earnings to a record $1.75 million.

It was a tense time for the couple, who called their $3.35 million reserve “hell” and feared they wouldn't make any money on the sale.