Block winners Steph and Gian make their glamorous Melbourne Cup debut after becoming overnight millionaires

Block winners Steph and Gian Ottavio became instant millionaires after their successful auction in the final episode on Sunday.

The couple are enjoying the spoils of their newfound wealth and fame as they make a glitzy appearance in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

Steph looked chic in a striking red dress with a sweetheart neckline and dramatic bright pink ruffles that fell to the floor.

She wore a pair of sheer dark pink heels and a bright pink beaded handbag that matched her dress.

The 27-year-old architect sported a sleek make-up look with warm blush and matte purple lipstick as she wore her brunette bob in trendy waves.

Gian (27) looked dapper in a light pink jacket, white shirt, salmon tie and fitted dark blue trousers.

He completed his ensemble with a pair of dark brown leather loafers and round sunglasses.

While attending the races, the pair responded to the controversy surrounding their agent’s early involvement, denying it gave them an advantage.

The lovebirds told Daily Mail Australia they stuck to the rules by speaking openly with their agent Tom Panos, saying it was just a quick thought on their part.

Steph looked chic in a striking red dress with a sweetheart neckline and dramatic hot pink ruffles that fell to the floor

“You can talk to your agent very early on. Auctioneers usually come with agencies, but we bought one ourselves,” Steph began.

“I don’t see why it should be controversial.”

Gian then added that if what they did violated the rules of fair play, other forms of preparation should also be classified as “controversial”.

“Wouldn’t that mean that looking at property photos before they are published is controversial because it gives you a head start on the design? “I don’t agree with that,” he said.

“Ultimately, The Block is a competition to see who can sell their house for the most money at auction, and how do you win? You have to get the A-Team to work with you.”

While attending the races, the pair responded to the controversy surrounding their agent’s early involvement, denying it gave them an advantage.

Steph added that if the producers didn’t like her playing style, they could limit it, but since there wasn’t one, they acted fair play.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Monday, the Sydney couple also revealed their foolproof strategy for winning Channel Nine’s renovation series.

“When we got the call in February that we were on The Block, the first thing we did, I think three days later, was call our auctioneer,” they said.

The couple won The Block Australia crown on Sunday night when they sold their Hampton East home for $5 million, making a profit of $1.75 million

“He was the first person we called and hired, and people probably wouldn’t believe it. Why would you call an auctioneer when you find out you’re on the block?

Steph and Gian went on to say that it was a no-brainer to bring in the same agency that helped Omar Slaimankhel and Ozman “Oz” Abu Malik win last year.

The Western Sydney pals made a shocking $1.6 million profit when they sold their Gisborne home on season 18 of The Block in 2022.

This year, Steph and Gian bettered the record winnings by selling their Charming Street home for $1.65 million above the reserve price and receiving an additional $100,000 for their winnings.