The Block 2023‘s Steph Ottavio has responded to co-star Kristy Beams suggesting she’s “two-faced” during the August 8 episode of the renovation show.
It may only be the first week of the 19th season but the drama is already off its chops, all thanks to Kristy appearing to spread lies about the young architect to the other Blockheads.
During a confessional, the 34-year-old alleged there were “two different versions of Steph”.
“One’s on-camera and one’s off-camera,” Kristy explained. “And it’s very different conversations that you’re having at both points.”
Keep in mind that Kristy — who is tackling The Block with her husband, Brett — recently dished in an interview that she’s more than happy to stir the pot for drama’s sake.
What did Steph Ottavia say about Kristy Beams’ comments on The Block?
Appearing on Hit Breakfast with Maz & Matty on August 10, Steph hit back at the comments, alleging that Kristy “doesn’t [know] her”.
“What I put that down to is someone that clearly doesn’t know me and someone that doesn’t necessarily have the time to get to know me,” the 27-year-old said. “There are different sides to everyone in life and what you’re seeing, I believe, is that there’s an anxious person who’s really overwhelmed.
“That’s off-camera, I guess, and I’m trying to hold it the best I can.”
On-camera, Steph said she was “trying to be okay” and “all good” as a “coping mechanism”.
“People just have to get to know me before they judge me, and I will never judge them based on knowing them for a couple of days, so I wish people would think the same way,” she expressed.
She also confessed that she and her husband Gian felt “isolated and alienated” at the start of the competition. However, viewers can expect that to turn around in the coming weeks.
“Of course there are alliances, that’s happening,” Steph said. “We reflect on our journey and we think back to week one and we had no time to even do anything with anyone or speak to anyone in week one.
“But it’s okay, there are 12 weeks to build these bonds and relationships and they do flourish.”
Steph pulling back the curtain on The Block comes after insiders claimed the Charming Street build is the most dramatic to date!
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