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- ↑ Amy & Stu got a minus 1 from Claire & Agni.
- ↑ Amy & Stu were eliminated from room reveal by Chlo & Em.
- ↑ Amy & Stu got a minus 1 from Ben & Tom.
- ↑ Claire & Agni gave themselves a plus 1.
- ↑ Claire & Agni gave Amy & Stu two minus 1's.
- ↑ The original price was $8000 but because all teams failed, each team got $2000.