Designer Michel Smith Boyd made historical past final week when he grew to become the primary particular person to win HGTV’s Rock the Block twice, though followers are questioning if there may be stress along with his teammate, Alison Victoria.
Boyd, who gained Season 4 with teammate Anthony Elle in 2023, returned for the sixth season, this time competing alongside Windy Metropolis Rehab host Victoria. The pair beat out three different groups — Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama, and Chelsea and Cole DeBoer — to stroll away Rock the Block champions. Nonetheless, followers observed there have been no clips of Boyd and Victoria celebrating their win collectively.
The Luxe For Much less host took to Instagram on Friday (Might 30) to deal with his victory however didn’t point out Victoria in his publish. “Monday night time marked a milestone in HGTV historical past!” he wrote. “Competing on #RocktheBlock is an unbelievable honor—one which calls for full dedication from each designer. The invitation means you’re already among the many finest, however make no mistake, it should take a look at you. True champions welcome the strain as a result of they see challenges as a path to progress.”
He continued, “Turning into a two-time champion requires greater than expertise—it takes self-mastery, emotional management, and a transparent sense of goal. I’m nonetheless studying and evolving, all the time conscious that I signify one thing higher than myself. Thanks for tuning in, cheering us on, and celebrating the journey. Most of all, I hope you had as a lot enjoyable watching as we did creating. We did it!”
Whereas Boyd didn’t reference Victoria straight, he included a number of pictures and clips from the present in his publish, a few of which featured his fellow HGTV star.
Followers jumped into the feedback to share their ideas on the potential drama, with one consumer writing, “You might be so extremely proficient form and good! I used to be joyful to look at you once more! I simply want you and Allison received alongside. It’s evident she sidelined you and I’m sorry to see that.”
Boyd responded to the fan’s remark with a prayer palms emoji (a gesture he utilized in reply to a number of feedback).
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One other commenter added, “It appeared like Alison & Michel weren’t too pleasant with one another the final half of the season – they didn’t even have a look at one another once they gained.”
Once more, Boyd responded, this time repeating, “once they gained.”
“Congratulations Michel, you’re a category act! WTH with Alison, she confirmed no feelings with you. Hated that!!” stated one other.
Others had been hoping Boyd’s Rock the Block win would persuade HGTV to deliver again his present, Luxe For Much less, which hasn’t aired since 2023.
“Okay 2 time champ🔥🔥🔥🔥HGTV wants to acknowledge and provide you with your personal present!!!! Congratulations! #representationmatters🔥🔥🔥🔥” wrote one consumer.
“Give this king his present again! #LuxeforLess @hgtv,” stated one other.
One other added, ““CONGRATULATIONS! Now @hgtv deliver again Luxe for Much less, please.”
As for Victoria, she hasn’t commented on any potential beef with Boyd, although she did inform HGTV.com, “This [season of Rock the Block] was a troublesome one. It was the toughest factor I’ve ever gone by means of in my life as a designer on tv.”