The Block’s losing contestants could be facing a heartbreaking 140-day wait, as late as mid March, to find out if they’ll make a cent out of the auctions.

A disastrous finale for the popular TV show left four contestants in limbo: Can and Han (Hannah Thetford and Candace Wood) who worked on 4 Cedar Lane (House 2), as well as new parents Emma and Ben Cox who were the duo behind 5 Cedar Lane (House 1).

For contestants who do sell on The Block, every dollar above the reserve is treated as prize money — so it should be tax free.

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That is in addition to an about $16,800 salary paid to contest

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