The Block 2023 competition is far from over as this year’s contestants launch their post-show careers and sign talent management deals.
A producer from the show revealed after auction day that competition between the Blockheads was ramping up as they scrambled to capitalise on their reality TV fame.
Now, Yahoo! Lifestyle has reported that several stars of The Block 2023 are now professionally represented.
The publication also said that Channel Nine’s Head of Media Talent has been advising the cast members on what’s next now that their agreements with the network are coming to an end.
“Some contestants will be happy with their time on a reality show and pick up a few Instagram deals, but that isn’t what is happening this year,” an industry source said.
“Especially for the ambitious ladies from each house who all want to expand on their media profiles post-The Block.”
So which talent management companies have The Block 2023 contestants signed with? Keep reading to find out…
Leah and Ash Milton
House Two’s Leah and Ash Milton are now represented by Roxy Jacenko‘s The Ministry of Talent.
However, their main focus is selling their The Block property before engaging in serious influencer work.
“Roxy was once famously known for her title as the ‘PR Queen of Sydney’, and Leah and Ash’s affiliation with this agency shows a pretty good flex amongst the cluttered world of management for new celebrities,” an anonymous celebrity manager told Yahoo! Lifestyle.
“The Ministry of Talent would be sourcing brand deals and some influencing but probably not trying to get her on celebrity reality shows.”
Steph and Gian Ottavio
The Block 2023 winners Steph and Gian Ottavio have signed with Lime Agency, which represents fellow alum Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie, plus MAFS expert Mel Schilling.
An inside source confirms that the agency is “the right fit” for the childhood sweethearts who have HUGE ambitions.
This includes the launch of their new homewares brand, Japandi Estate.
“The victorious couple from House Four picked up a lot of media attention this week with a soft-core porn photoshoot with Adrian Portelli,” the insider said.
“The photos felt more like a step in the direction of OnlyFans rather than what viewers were expecting from Steph.”
They added: “There is huge potential for the couple but they will need to work out who they want to be and not say yes to everything.”
Kirsty and Brett Beams
The Block 2023 “villain’ Kristy Beams is reportedly collaborating with a senior talent manager who is currently “mapping out” where to take her story.
“You’d be surprised at how many reality shows need a good TV villain. Maybe not a villain, but someone who speaks their mind,” a source explained.
“The opportunities for Kristy and Brett have been quite different from the rest of the 2023 cast… It will be interesting to see if Kristy can migrate to radio or more TV work.
“TV executives have certainly been throwing her name around these last few weeks.”
Eliza and Liberty Paschke
Adelaide-born sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke are yet to sign a management deal.
However, it’s expected they will soon gain management with Profile Talent, who represent Sonia Kruger, Sam Mac and Melissa Leong.
The company have also overseen Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, whom Eliza used to work for as an assistant for over a decade.
“The couple did offer comedic relief throughout the series but we will have to wait and see if they can make a name for themselves away from the show,” Yahoo! Lifestyle‘s insider says.
Kyle and Leslie Cottone
Per Yahoo! Lifestyle, Kyle and Leslie have made a deal with InStyle Media, a partnership agency known for working heavily with influencers.
“Leslie has been talking to friends about getting into presenting and would ideally like to be on Getaway or a show like Postcards,” a source close to the couple admitted.
“There is no doubt House One is just as ambitious as the others and sometimes staying in your lane can be what resonates with audiences.”
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