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Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
‘I've lost trust': Foreman Dan's heated clash with Block contestant
Don't miss out on the headlines from Reality. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Block's foreman Dan has declared he's 'lost trust' with one of this season's contestants, after a tense altercation just days into the competition. Dramas arose during Tuesday's episode of Nine's reno show, with all teams midway through their first room reveals of the season – bathrooms. But there is confusion from Dan and The Block's site manager when Han, one-half of West Australian couple Han and Can, explains that she'd helped apply a second 'working coat' of waterproofing to their bathroom, before the first coat had even dried. Han (left) was given a clear instruction by Dan (right): No waterproofing until their licensed waterproofer was back on site. Dan patiently explains that the coat won't be up to code, and that the girls' waterproofer will need to return to site to apply a proper second coat. When Han asks if she can get started before he arrives, Dan is firm: While she can assist if needed, a licensed wateproofer needs to be in control of the job. Cut to five minutes later, and cameras catch Han doing exactly as she was instructed not to – forging ahead with the waterproofing herself. News travels fast on The Block, and soon Dan is back at house two, this time visibly incensed. Dan catches her in the act – and he's not happy. 'What are you doing? You can't be waterproofing,' he tells her. 'I just asked you, like, five minutes ago: You're not allowed to waterproof. If I give you an instruction, you can't disobey it.' Dan declares he's 'lost trust' in Han for what he sees as a clear attempt to go behind his back: 'You're not a licensed waterproofer; you're not allowed to waterproof. You're allowed to help waterproof, if the waterproofer is in there.' Han (left) and partner Can. A tearful Han gets comforted by her partner. Soon he's on the phone to the site manager to report the infraction. But a tearful Han insists that she didn't mean to disobey Dan's instructions – in her first week on The Block, she says she's feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to absorb all the new information and building site rules. 'Dan shut me down … told me that I wasn't allowed to touch anything. He thought I was being dodgy … that hit hard,' she says. 'I'm disappointed in myself, because I didn't listen … I'm really trying. I feel like I just got told off by my parents,' a tearful Han says as her partner Can rushes to comfort her. He might've had a stern word, but it seems Dan is a slightly softer touch than The Block's previous foreman Keith: Han and Can receive no penalty for this week-one rule-break. Originally published as 'I've lost trust': Foreman Dan's heated clash with Block contestant days into new season
Courier-Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Scott Cam announces brutal new rule for this season's Block contestants
Don't miss out on the headlines from Reality. Followed categories will be added to My News. Scott Cam has implemented a strict new rule change for this year's season of The Block – and it might make for a slightly less comfortable experience for contestants. Usually, contestants would 'rough it' for the first few days of a season, living out of the tent as they built the first room of the house, typically a bedroom. It meant that from the end of week one, they could pack up the tent and have a roof over their heads – and have the rest of the house to live in and use as it was built, week by week. Scott Cam delivers the news. But Cam told contestants this year that he was implementing a strict new rule: 'No overnighters.' The five teams would not be able to spend the night inside their houses at all during the season. Instead, they've been given luxury caravans to call home for the entire season. During Sunday's premiere, all seemed in good spirits at the news they'd be sleeping in them for the next three months, during the testing conditions of a rural Victorian winter (with all that caravan living entails – including emptying of toilet waste). The caravans are lush – but it's a bit of a downgrade from previous seasons, living in the giant house you're renovating. This year's contestants are a diverse bunch, among them two married Northern Territory police officers, a lesbian couple (who, in a slightly awkward first meeting, are initially mistaken for twins by their fellow contestants) a gay and straight best mate, and a champion pole dancer. There is another big change expected this season: The Block's mega-buyer, billionaire Adrian Portelli, should be nowhere to be seen come auction day. In an extravagant move, Portelli bought all five Block houses at last season's auctions – but later struggled to offload them. He insisted the mega-buyout was to be his Block swan song and, as Cam confessed in a recent interview, the feeling was mutual. 'To be honest we said to Adrian 'We'd love you not to come next year, if that's all right,'' Cam revealed on Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie last week. Couple (not twins sisters, as some contestants assumed) Han and Cam. Block megabuyer Adrian Portelli is expected to be absent come auction day. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling '[Portelli] said, 'Yeah, okay, he won't come', but he may come. We don't know, but we do want to give mums and dads the opportunity to have a crack at a block house … but if Adrian comes and wants to buy the lot of them, well, that rules them out.' Cam said he hoped to see 'families have a bit of a crack this year,' after recent years have seen the show's finales turn into bidding wars between Portelli and fellow mega-rich investor Danny Wallis. But it seems Portelli's not taking the soft-ban lying down: He's switched allegiances to The Block's competitor show on Seven, My Reno Rules. Portelli's rewards club company LMCT+ will be the major sponsor of the show's new season, and he's even donated two homes that will be flipped by contestants during the show. Originally published as Scott Cam announces brutal new rule for this season's Block contestants
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Adaptive reuse, public-private synergy can drive heritage conservation: Report
New Delhi, Emphasising that heritage conservation must be seen as both a "moral obligation and a strategic investment'', a new report has pitched for greater synergy between public and private sectors, and use of digital technology to drive preservation efforts. Adaptive reuse, public-private synergy can drive heritage conservation: Report Jointly made by a leading business chamber and a global consultancy firm, it has also recommended "adaptive reuse" of old buildings through PPP model and "CSR funding" for heritage conservation. The report 'Building Public-Private Synergies for Heritage Conservation' was released at an international heritage tourism conclave held on the premises of the iconic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat's Vadodara on July 25. Tourism, conservation and industry experts gathered at the conclave and deliberated on leveraging India's rich heritage for economic revitalisation, community development, and cultural continuity. "Heritage conservation must be seen seen as both a moral obligation and a strategic investment, where country's heritage could be transformed from static monuments to vibrant and living symbols of identity, enabling it to continue inspiring and enriching future generations," the 28-page report says. It also cited some successful conservation projects in various parts of India, as well as well-known preservation models in the UK, Spain, Italy and other countries. The report, jointly made by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and KPMG in India, stresses that heritage conservation in India is "at its defining moment". It must be recognised that the 'cultural landscape' around a heritage site is "critical for the interpretation of the site and its built heritage", and thus is very much its integral part. Owing to its importance and nature of role in serving as a record for future generations, it becomes imperative to preserve this history and culture, hence requires time-to-time conservation, it says. The report through succinct examples underlines that heritage conservation means all the processes of looking after a place to retain its historical, architectural, aesthetic, cultural significance and includes maintenance, preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adoption or a combination of more than one of these. It also lays emphasis on adaptive reuse of heritage buildings as cafes, museums, galleries or other cultural spaces, and creating synergy through public-private-partnership models, citing the case study of Uttar Pradesh. Besides, the report also recommends funding through Corporate Social Responsibility and underlines coupling it with community outreach for best results. The report acknowledges the role of technology in this sector, and pitched for using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality for immersive storytelling and smart management tools for visitors' analysis and climate-responsive monitoring. On digital preservation, it emphasised on using technology to document, conserve and promote heritage and create inventories, especially for sites vulnerable to climate threats or human conflict. It also pitched for combining state and private funds to increase the overall funding available for heritage conservation projects. By combining state and private funds, heritage conservation projects can "reduce their dependence on a single funding source", access a wider range of resources, expertise, this ensuring greater financial stability and sustainability of conservation efforts. As travellers increasingly seek authentic, immersive experiences, heritage tourism has emerged as a "cornerstone of cultural identity, community empowerment, and regional branding, the report says. India, with its vast inventory of monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historic towns, palaces, forts, and intangible traditions, is "uniquely positioned to lead this space". India is endowed with iconic sites such as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, ruins of old Nalanda university, ancient temples, medieval tombs and colonial-era structure and relics, which draw both awe and interest and intrigue among travellers. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India's annual report , cultural and heritage tourism is an important and evolving concept within India's total tourism economy, with growth potential fuelled by rising domestic demand and international interest in India's civilisation legacy, the report says. Citing a 2024 report, it further says that India's heritage tourism market is projected to reach USD 57.14 billion by 2033, driven by its rich cultural diversity, along with rising global interest in spiritual and experience travel, boosting domestic and international tourist inflow. The PHDCCI-KPMG report also cites some of the challenges facing efforts for heritage conservation, such as inadequate funding which can lead to neglect, deterioration, and loss of heritage sites; lack of technical expertise; insufficient community engagement; and maintenance challenges. The other factor is complexity of heritage projects. Heritage assets are often complex and multi-faceted. The complexity of such assets can make it challenging to develop effective conservation strategies. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reality star reveals she has SPLIT from her husband after three year marriage as he moves out of marital home
A REALITY TV star has revealed her sad split with her husband after saying I Do three years ago. She hailed the life shift an "end of an era" and confirmed the couple had "completely separated" in her emotional Instagram upload. 6 A reality TV star has revealed her emotional split with her husband after three years of marriage Credit: Instagram 6 Shane Harding, 27, from Devon married Mert, 28, a barber, and featured on TLC series 90 Day Fiance Credit: Instagram 6 They documented their happy marriage on TikTok Credit: Instagram Shane Harding, 27, from Devon married Mert, 28, a barber, from Turkey after embarking on a holiday romance in 2022. They went on to star on TLC reality show 90 Day Fiance and found fame on the hit series as part of The episodes followed eight Brits who are desperately pursuing love and so have decided to engage in a long distance relationship - and some of them are met for the first time on the programme's set. Dealing with the drama that comes along with a long distance relationship with a complete stranger, viewers see a clash of cultures, explosive family dramas and dating problems that arise throughout the series. read more 90 day fiance But since the show, Shan and Mert have been happily married and the pair regularly documented their life together on Shane's TikTok. Yet sadly three years on their partnership has come to a close. Shane took to her Instagram account to post a snap showing the pair together, along with a dove and broken-heart Emoji. She wrote the dates "23/06/2022 to 22/07/2025" and a lengthy caption in which she poured out her heart. Most read in Reality Shane told her followers: "Today marks the end of an era. "Me and Mert have completely separated and he's moved out of our home . We've been together for 3 years and have had some of best memories together but also some of the worst. "This is never how I wanted things to end and I really wanted our marriage to last our lifetime and to grow old together … but life had other plans . "Mert has taught me a lot about life and love that I will always be thankful for, he gave me the gift of my mum getting to see me get married before it's too late. "And I've learnt a lot about myself in these three years and I've grown in maturity and life experience and I am very proud of the person I am today." Proving she wishes him well, she added: "I hope that life is kind to Mert wherever life takes him and I wish him well in these future. "Thank you for all the love and support that so many people have shown us through the years it never went unnoticed. "But for now it's the end of one chapter and it's time to open a new fresh chapter in my life, it's time to look forward and stop looking back." Fans were quick to react to the news from the UK TV star and one put: "I'm sorry to hear that... I wish u both luck for the rest of ur life." Another posted: "I am so bummed to hear this! I loved your story. Best of luck to both of you as you move on to your next chapters." HAPPIER TIMES Last year, Mert revealed that he 'finally got his visa decision' for him to stay in the UK with Shane. Before this, the couple had been travelling back and forth to spend time with each other. However, the pair were targeted by trolls with some claiming that he married Shane to secure his visa. One wrote: 'Visa secured,' along with a thumbs up. To which Shane replied: 'Wow, get a grip.' 6 Shane hailed their marriage split 'an end of an era' Credit: Instagram 6 It came just a year after Mert had his UK visa approved Credit: Instagram 6 Shane, who starred on the second season of the TLC show, confirmed they had 'completely separated' and Mert had moved out Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tenable contestant fails tricky geography question even though her own NAME is an answer – would you have got it?
A RED-FACED contestant on Tenable was left kicking herself after fluffing a geography brainteaser. Viewers were stunned when she failed to name a capital city that shared her first name… but would you have clocked it? 3 Despite her name literally being one of the answers, the contestant failed to clock the connection Credit: ITV 3 And Warwick Davis has begged ITV chiefs to bring back his gameshow Credit: ITV Host But things quickly went downhill when Georgia, the contestant, missed a very obvious one. Despite her name literally being one of the answers, she failed to clock the connection and guessed another country instead. The glaring blunder left viewers shouting at their screens. more on tenable Fans flooded social media in disbelief, with one saying: "What was on her mind..." Another wrote: "Her name is literally a 7-letter country starting with G😂😂" A third penned: "Brain cells working over time?" Meanwhile, Most read in Reality The 54-year-old is mostly known for his roles in major blockbuster films, including the Bosses originally chose him to front the knowledge show in 2016 until its axing in August. Beloved ITV game show with celebrity host 'set to be shelved' after seven series on air The movie star was left absolutely devastated by the decision as he loved hosting the programme. He now thinks there might be scope for a potential revival, after seeing how upset the fans were over the decision. "I loved the show. People tell me they still watch old episodes now and enjoy it. Hardest Quiz Show Questions Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Earlier this year, The 1% Club - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left The Chase - The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up "I feel like I should video people on my phone when they say, 'We miss Tenable' and then send them to ITV!" He admits that a potential revival would hinge on getting high ratings and bringing in a large profit. The actor added: "The landscape of television has changed immensely with all the streaming services now. "Unless you can pull in the advertisers, you can't get a show on. "One day it may become apparent that Tenable is viable once again. Maybe we could even do a Tenable film one day!" 3 Tenable was a huge success for ITV over seven series on air Credit: ITV
