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Is this The Block's worst bathroom reno ever? Judge brands disaster transformation an 'upmarket abattoir' in savage takedown
The Block's bathroom week came to a jaw-dropping end on Sunday night - and for one couple, it was an absolute bloodbath.
Britt and Taz Etto, a married pair of cops from House 3, were left humiliated during Room Reveals when their bathroom was savaged by the judges.
In a brutal spray, Marty Fox compared it to an 'upmarket abattoir' and referenced American Psycho.
The couple had endured a chaotic week riddled with construction disasters, tile mishaps and last-minute panics.
But nothing could prepare them for what was to come.
Upon stepping into the finished space, real estate expert Marty didn't mince words.
'This looks like something out of American Psycho,' he said, stunned by the stark and clinical design choices.
'It's an upmarket abattoir.'
The savage critique stunned viewers and left Britt and Taz visibly shaken.
Their attempt at a modern, luxe aesthetic backfired spectacularly, with the judges describing the space as cold, uninviting and unsettling.
Things had already gone off the rails early in the week for the House 3 couple.
Their stone vanity arrived without pre-drilled holes for the tapware, sending Taz scrambling for help.
Enter the Cursio brothers from next door.
Adrian Cursio, not technically assigned to their house, offered to drill the 40mm stone - but not before shouting, 'This is at your own risk, no responsibility is taken just for the record!'
Remarkably, the risky manoeuvre paid off.
But then came another disaster - timber was missing from their shower screen frame, forcing the couple to rip into the freshly plastered wall to reinforce it before installing their curved glass door.
Despite the producers repeatedly playing footage of shattered shower screens from previous seasons, Britt and Taz managed to install their custom fluted glass without a hitch
Despite the producers repeatedly playing footage of shattered shower screens from previous seasons, Britt and Taz managed to install their custom fluted glass without a hitch.
Meanwhile, House 1's Emma and Ben took a bold swing with a maroon-hued bathroom that was immediately embraced by the judges.
'This is bold but not tacky. It's rich,' Darren Palmer said, calling the look 'mid-century western'.
Marty praised the design as 'sophisticated and interesting', while Shaynna Blaze gave the space a mostly positive review - only criticising the bathrobes hung on the back of the door.
'They have nailed the look and the brief of high-end Daylesford. This is stunning,' Marty added.
Over in House 2, Han and Can - assisted by Tommy for the week - stunned the judges with their daring orange resin bath and luxurious layout.
'Holy f**k,' Marty exclaimed upon entry.
'It's a punch in the face with a velvet glove,' Darren joked, loving the details and planning throughout the space.
While Shaynna questioned the colour of the wall panelling and towel placement, the judges were otherwise blown away.
'You needed to find your direction, and in this room, you have,' she said.
