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

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

But Rachel isn’t taking the criticism lying down.

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

She was ropeable after seeing comments calling the Sydney couple ‘disgraceful’, ‘greedy’ and ‘spoilt brats’ – insisting this couldn’t be further from the truth.

In a series of angry posts, Rachel told her haters to keep their thoughts to themselves, adding that she and Ryan, also 36, were dealing with ‘lots of overwhelming emotions’ on auction day.

The Block runners-up Rachel and Ryan Carr (pictured) have been accused of ‘whining’ about their $169,000 profit, even though two of the other teams made no money at all 

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

Rachel hit back: ‘In what way was my attitude greedy and disgraceful?’ 

Another viewer expressed shock that Rachel ‘wasn’t happy’ to be taking home so much money, especially given that House 3 and 4 passed in at auction.

The Block 2022 listings

HOUSE 1 – Tom and Sarah-Jane 

Stunning architectural design meets luxurious country living. 

Address: 191 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437

Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath.

Price guide: $4-$4.4 million

SOLD FOR:  $4,100,000.99

HOUSE 2 – Rachel and Ryan

Luxury lodge country living is at the heart of this magnificent state-of-the-art, vineyard estate.

Address: 197 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437

Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath

Price guide: $4-$4.4 million

SOLD FOR: $4,250,000

HOUSE 3 – Sharon and Ankur

‘Gunyah’ – Luxurious country living with spectacular mountain views.

Address: 223 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437

Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath

Price guide: $4-$4.4 million

NOT SOLD

HOUSE 4 – Dylan and Jenny

Acreage, views and luxury country living.

Address: 225 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437

Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath Price guide: $4-$4.4 million

NOT SOLD

HOUSE 5 – Omar and Oz

Sustainable luxurious lifestyle.

Address: 241 McGeorge Road, Gisborne VIC 3437

Listing: 5 Bed, 3 Bath

Price guide: $4-$4.4 million 

SOLD FOR: $5,666,666

The makeup artist has spent the last 12 hours individually responding to trolls in a private Facebook group for fans of the Channel Nine renovation show

The makeup artist has spent the last 12 hours individually responding to trolls in a private Facebook group for fans of the Channel Nine renovation show

Rachel responded with a lengthy post, which began: ‘I’m probably the best person to speak on my own feelings.

‘I was shocked with everything happening and knew a lot was riding on us making sure we got passed in before a bid went over reserves. Negotiations took at least 20 minutes after that. 

‘There was lots of overwhelming emotions. Happiness definitely wasn’t there yet. But I was grateful that we got an end result and that it was the amount it was.’

She was furious after seeing comments calling the couple 'disgraceful' and 'greedy spoilt brats', insisting this couldn't be further from the truth

She was furious after seeing comments calling the couple ‘disgraceful’ and ‘greedy spoilt brats’, insisting this couldn’t be further from the truth 

Rachel went on to say it would ‘take some time for me to feel happiness when I have six friends who received very little or nothing’, referring to the other Block teams, two of whom have yet to sell their houses and one who made only $20,000 profit.

‘I am grateful for what we had. That won’t be taken away 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 network bosses, as the teams on The Block are typically only allowed do scheduled media interviews.

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

Rachel said it would 'take some time for me to feel happiness when I have six friends who received very little or nothing', referring to the other Block teams, two of whom have yet to sell their houses and one who made only $20,000 profit

Rachel said it would ‘take some time for me to feel happiness when I have six friends who received very little or nothing’, referring to the other Block teams, two of whom have yet to sell their houses and one who made only $20,000 profit

Rachel also had plenty of fans rushing to her defence, with one saying: ‘It would be a very weird situation to be in. When one team only won $20,000 and the other over $1.5million. Their house nearly didn’t sell. I’d be shocked and dismayed too.

‘What a roller coaster ride.’

‘Hit the nail on the head there!’ Rachel responded. 

Another supporter pointed out the Carrs could have earned 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 straight. Even the mines would pay better,’ they said.

‘I think it’s not worth it at all. He’s a plumber and could’ve earned more at home.’

Rachel's fans rushed to her defence with someone writing: 'It would be a very weird situation to be in. When one team only won $20,000 and the other over $1.5million. Their house nearly didn't sell. I'd be shocked and dismayed too. What a roller coaster ride'

Rachel’s fans rushed to her defence with someone writing: ‘It would be a very weird situation to be in. When one team only won $20,000 and the other over $1.5million. Their house nearly didn’t sell. I’d be shocked and dismayed too. What a roller coaster ride’ 

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

It echoed what Ryan and Rachel told Daily Mail Australia on auction day when they revealed the profit ‘is recouping what it cost for us to be here’. 

‘We’re not spending the money. This is going straight back into our savings,’ Rachel said.

The couple came in second at the auction, selling their home for $4,250,000, while Omar and Oz walked away with a record-breaking profit of almost $1.6million.

The couple came in second at the auction, selling their home for $4,250,000, while Omar (left) and Oz (right) walked away with a record-breaking profit of almost $1.6million

The couple came in second at the auction, selling their home for $4,250,000, while Omar (left) and Oz (right) walked away with a record-breaking profit of almost $1.6million

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