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The Block wrapped up late last year in a dramatic finale that had us feeling precisely seven million emotions.

After three long months of watching contestants Tom and Sarah-Jane, Omar and Oz, Rachel and Ryan, Ankur and Sharon, and Dylan and Jenny renovate houses in Victoria's Macedon Ranges, Omar and Oz walked away with the biggest profit inThe Blockhistory.

Thanks to serialBlockbidder Danny Wallis, the friends sold their house for an eye-watering $5,666,666.66, securing $1,586,666.66 in profit and $100,000 in additional prize money.

However, the auction episode left many fans feeling disappointed (and yelling at bidders on their TV screens) when Tom and Sarah-Jane's home sold for $4,100,000.99, leaving them with just $20,000.99, the lowest profit of the night.

The bad news kept on coming when Ankur and Sharon and Dylan and Jenny's houses failed to meet the reserve and were pulled from the auction to sell at a later date.

Here's a rundown of everything that's happened since the emotion-filled auction.

Jenny and Dylan

Whilst Ankur and Sharon were saved by Adrian Portelli - Jenny and Dylan were not so lucky.

Over a month on from the finale, the pair who renovated House Four still hadn't sold their property.

"We’re still in the same position as when we leftThe Block," Dylan toldNine.

"We did have a few people keen a few weeks ago, but we’ve heard nothing since then," Jenny added. "Honestly, it’s crazy that it’s still on the market. We just don’t know whether we’re going to make nothing, or if we could make $10,000 or $100,000."

But on Monday, the house finally sold under private treaty to a "lovely family" for an undisclosed amount.

"We can confirm House 4 has sold onThe Block: Tree Changein Gisborne, in what is a positive outcome for everyone," a Nine spokesperson said.

"Dylan and Jenny's house is now a much loved property for a family who were impressed with the high standard of the build, and incredible views of the Macedon Ranges so close to Melbourne.

"All five properties on the most ambitious build in the history ofThe Blockhave now been sold."

'Dummy bidder' Adrian Portelli buys Sharon and Ankur's house.

In a twist that precisely no one expected, Adrian "Lambo Guy" Portelli bought Sharon Johal and Ankur Dogra's house.

According to the Daily Mail, Portelli - who you may remember as "Lambo Guy" because of the car he rocked up in - has bought the home for $4.25 million and plans on giving it away... for free.

"Well, this is going to rustle some feathers… Someone’s winning one ofThe Blockhouses," the 33-year-old businessman captioned an Instagram post with photos of House Three following the auction episode.

"A lot of Australia doubted the man however Adrian has gone and bought Ankur and Sharon’s House Three and one of you lucky buggers is going to win it! Where are the naysayers now?"

Portelli also included a link to go into the draw to win the property.

The Blockfans start GoFundMe for Tom and Sarah-Jane.

After Tom and Sarah-Jane's house failed to sell for more than $20,000 over the reserve price onThe Block,fans went on a mission to show the pair "what the Aussie spirit can do" and made a GoFundMe in their name. The intention, the post read, was to raise the money that the pair 'rightfully' deserve.

"Tom and SJ deserve a lot more for the efforts they put into building their house onThe Block," the description read.

"Their positive attitude and willingness to call it as it was made them an instant show favourite. Let’s show them what the Aussie spirit can do and help raise funds to make a difference, set their family up and make the 12 weeks worthwhile.”

While the goal for the fundraiser had been listed as $1,586,670 - $25 in total was raised before its removal.

The pair told supporters not to donate, calling it a "scam".

"Hey guys… We just found out that someone has set up a GoFundMe page for us," she said. "That is not Tom and I.

"It’s a scam, Channel Nine are trying to work on getting it taken down. It is definitely not us, do not be sucked in."

She added that they’re "grateful for what [they] have" and don't plan to use a service like GoFundMe in the future.

"It’s to help people that are in really s**tty situations and that’s just not Tom and I," she continued. "We’re in a good situation... So, not us. Spread the word!"

Omar and Oz address "unfortunate" rumours following their record-breaking win.

Omar and Oz sat down withA Current Affairand addressed the rumours surrounding them once and for all.

The pair, who took home over $1 million in profit during auctions, defended themselves by saying they had put in the work.

"We put in work, not only the build, we put in work afterwards, as well. We reached out to so many people, we were non-stop, so hard work does pay off," Omar said. "I feel like it happens in this country a lot. You do so well and the next day you're trying to justify why you won."

He added: "It's unfortunate because we do deserve it and we did so well."

Listen to The Spill, where hosts Laura Brodnik and Mel Mason discuss some of The Blockcontroversies. Post continues after audio.

Nine reportedly made millions on auction day.

WhileThe Blockmay have had contestants going home without a sizeable paycheck (or without a paycheck at all), reports say Channel Nine made $19 million in profit.

Even though one of the five homes in the Macedon Ranges didn't sell, the TV mainstay still made an eye-watering amount, according to So Dramatic.

Jenny could be returning toThe Block... as a tradie.

After Jenny from House Four of Season 18 onThe Blockbecame a quick fan favourite, reports began to emerge that producers for the show were considering her as next season's 'Lady Tradie'.

Woman's DayreportedThe Blockhas seen a lot of support for Jenny and as such, are considering the apprentice carpenter for the role.

Bidder Adrian Portelli shares selfie with Omar and Oz... and Tom and Sarah-Jane.

Omar and Oz were undoubtedly celebrating their record-breaking auction win after making a profit of over $1.6 million in prize money.

Adrian Portelli celebrated with them despite being the losing bidder onThe Blockepisode as on Monday, he shared a selfie with the boys while they were relaxing in the pool.

But the photo was not entirely innocent as in the corner of the photo, Tom and Sarah-Jane are pictured on the TV.

While we're unsure whether it was meant to poke fun at the couple or a harmless coincidence, the pair didn't respond to questions about the photo.

Tom and Sarah-Jane will sell their car after walking away with the lowest profit of the night.

After walking away with $20,000, fan favourites Tom and Sarah-Jane shared they have decided to sell the Ford Ranger they won during Landscape Week on the show.

Reflecting on their 'disappointin

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