The Block winners Steph and Gian Ottavio welcome their first child and reveal the baby’s sweet name: ‘You have changed our lives forever’

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The Block 2023 winners Steph and Gian Ottavio have welcomed their first child. 

The couple, both 29 years old, announced the birth of their daughter, Ilaria, on Instagram this Sunday.

They shared heartwarming photos of their baby in the hospital and wrote a caption expressing how much their lives had been changed for the better.

The contestants on Block were quick to offer their congratulations, with Liberty Paschke expressing her enthusiasm, saying, ‘We already love her!’

Rachel and Ryan Carr expressed their congratulations and sent love to the happy couple.

Maddy and Charlotte Harry shared their excitement, writing, ‘She’s absolutely lovely! Congratulations to the happy parents! We’re so excited to meet her.’

Harry and Tash Pavlou exclaimed how adorable the baby was, and congratulated the parents, saying Ilaria is fortunate to have such a lovely family.

This news follows Steph and Gian’s announcement earlier this year that they were going to have a baby.

They announced the beginning of their family, sharing that they were expecting a baby. Along with the news, they posted a sweet video showing ultrasound images and intimate moments of Steph’s pregnancy.

The popular couple captured the hearts of Australian viewers on The Block, winning the grand prize in 2023. They impressed everyone with their renovations over several challenging weeks and received a lot of support from the public.

Steph and Gian had a stunning victory in the final episode, selling their house for an amazing $5 million.

They made a record-breaking $1.75 million, including a $1.65 million profit and an additional $100,000 in prize money.

Steph and Gian were the first to put their house up for auction, and they were very anxious. They had set a minimum price of $3.35 million, which they described as a risky move, and worried about whether they’d actually make a profit.

Let me tell you, witnessing Steph and Gian close on that $5 million deal was incredibly moving! They walked away with a $1.65 million profit, and honestly, the emotion in the room was palpable. They were hugging, crying – it was clear this money wasn’t just about the number, it was truly life-changing for them. It’s moments like that which remind you why we work so hard – to achieve those dreams and experience that kind of freedom.

Last year in July, Stephanie and Gian revealed they were at it again and making real estate moves.

The Block winners purchased an original Federation home in Summer Hill, Sydney for $2 million.

The property, advertised by Adrian William, is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house that needs updating, but is located in a popular area.

The couple, who had been childhood sweethearts, announced they would be sharing updates about their home renovation project on social media.

Steph explained that they have a complete plan to guide everyone from the very beginning stages of the project.

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2025-11-09 16:33