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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
The Block contestants are left shocked over Scott Cam's mysterious disappearance before co-host Shelley Craft makes major announcement
Host Scott Cam made a 'mysterious' disappearance on Tuesday's episode of The Block, which sent tongues wagging on the Daylesford site. But all was revealed during a Blockhead dinner party when co-host Shelley Craft explained Scott had just become a grandpa for the first time. He had quickly left The Block to fly to Sydney after learning that his son Charlie and partner had welcomed their first child. 'Watching my dad become a grandfather, knowing Scotty will have that same bond with his granddaughter, will be beautiful,' said Blockhead Alicia Williams. Emma Garland added, 'I feel like he will be a great pa.' After Shelley made the announcement, the Blockheads burst into applause and gushed over the news. Scott had shared his joy over becoming a grandfather back in May. The veteran presenter, 62, shared a gallery of photos to his social media including one snap where Scott can be seen posing alongside Charlie, 28, while he tenderly cradled his newborn grandchild. Another showed a beaming Scott looking every inch the doting grandad as he held the bundle of joy while visiting the maternity ward, and a third captured him lovingly kissing the newborn's forehead. The Sydney-born presenter revealed in the caption the birth happened last month. 'As of five weeks ago, I became a grandfather to beautiful Tiggy,' he wrote. 'I'm so proud of Charlie and Amber. She is absolutely gorgeous.' Scott and wife of thirty years Ann share twins, Bill and Sarah, 25 and son Charlie. The television host is relishing his new role as a grandfather. It comes after Cam's jaw-dropping salary was revealed – and he is one of the highest-paid presenters in Australia. The Channel Nine presenter is earning 'close to $2 million a year', according to Woman's Day. A source told the publication that Channel Nine was keen to keep Cam and his co-star Shelley Craft on the home renovation series for as long as they could. 'As long as audiences keep watching, Scotty and Shelley are the heart of the show,' they said. 'It's ultimately up to the network, but if Scott wants to stay, they will find a way to keep him.' The insider added that Cam's good-natured attitude made him a delight to work with.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
The Block star Cam Scott's wild salary revealed
Scott Cam's eye-watering salary for his role on The Block has reportedly been revealed. The beloved TV host, who recently declared this year's five teams the best crew he's seen on the show yet, has been at its helm for 19 years. A TV insider reportedly told Women's Day that Channel 9 was keen to keep Scott and his co-star Shelley Craft on the hugely popular series for as long as they could, and so they made sure he was happy with a sum 'close to $2 million dollars' a year. 'As long as audiences keep watching, Scotty and Shelley are the heart of the show,' they said. 'It's ultimately up to the network, but if Scott wants to stay, they will find a way to keep him.' The insider went on to reveal that Scott's a 'delight' to work with which is a big part of the reason he's been around for so long. 'He still feels lucky to be doing it year after year and to be part of a show audiences still love. There's a real sense of gratitude,' added the source. The huge sum would count Scott among the highest paid TV stars in Australia at the moment. During a recent interview with Cam boasted about this year's series revealing viewers will be hugely impressed with the talent of the contestants. 'Over the years, there've been some great contestants, but as a collective group, these have been my best,' Scott said. 'I think they've worked really hard, which I love. And resilience is a really important thing to me, and lack of complaining.' He went on to reveal that he gets frustrated with contestants that 'whinge' about their time on the show, saying that the only way to get impressive results is to put your head down and push through. 'The complaining annoys me because I've worked hard all my life, and when I was a young bloke, I worked like a Trojan. And so, I could have done this,' he confessed. 'This lot worked really hard with a great deal of resilience, and they were good to the crew. 'That's the other big thing. They had a few blues with each other. So, it's not boring. But it's justified. And they were just good to everybody.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Block judges slam team over 'upmarket nursing home' room
After facing a series of setbacks and unique challenges in the first week of the competition, this year's contestants on The Block were handed a mammoth task in week two. Not only did they have to renovate two kids bedrooms, but they also had to upholster a bedhead that would be showcased in one of the rooms. There was plenty on the line this week, with the winners receiving around $175,000 worth of appliances from e&s in addition to the $10,000 prize. With all five teams having the exact same layout, timeframe, and suggested budget of $15,000, here's what they each presented to the judges. RELATED: The Block host explains surprising reason behind Channel 9 show's new rule The Block's Shelley Craft reacts to Adrian Portelli's shock move to Channel 7 The Block 2025 producers make major change after fan demand: 'Baffling' House 1 (Emma and Ben) Emma and Ben received high praise for both of their rooms from the judges, who said they had been executed to a really high standard. They received some criticism in their second room for the functionality and wall panelling, which was a 'last-minute mistake' because they didn't have enough wallpaper. 'They delivered exactly what I would expect from a Block bedroom,' Darren Palmer remarked. Total spend: $17,554 Total score: 25.5/30 The Block's Emma and Ben's kids bedroom reveal These images were originally published on Photo: Channel 9 House 2 (Han and Can) While Han and Can's bedrooms received initial praise from the judges for the wow-factor, they questioned whether it was the right decision to do a nursery. Shaynna Blaze said their styling was 'not functional', 'overwhelming', and 'too much', but complimented the cloud bedhead, artwork and furniture. 'It's different, it's igniting. These girls have creativity, and they've gone out on a limb,' Shaynna shared. Total spend: $15,477 Total score: 24/30 The Block's Han and Can's kids bedroom reveal These images were originally published on Photo: Channel 9 House 3 (Britt and Taz) The judges immediately fell in love with Britt and Taz's first kids' bedroom thanks to its colour palette, layout, and unique bedhead. They had a similar reaction to the second bedroom, and Shaynna said they were nailing the modern contemporary country theme. 'It feels extremely luxurious, it'll shoot beautifully. I truly believe this has been hit out of the ball park,' Marty Fox said, adding that the level of sophistication was similar to 2023 champions Steph and Gian. Total spend: $16,970 Total score: 28/30 The Block's Britt and Taz's kids bedroom reveal These images were originally published on Photo: Channel 9 House 4 (Sonny and Alicia) While Sonny and Alicia's gamble with their bold plaid wallpaper paid off, the judges criticised their attention to detail and finishings. They also argued that the couple missed the brief in the second bedroom and didn't design it for kids; however, Sonny and Alicia said they were playing the long game and want to appeal to a broad range of buyers. 'I am enamoured with everything I see on that wall and in front of it. I'm really, really impressed,' Darren gushed. Total spend: $14,970 Total score: 24.5/30 The Block's Sonny and Alicia's kids bedroom reveal These images were originally published on Photo: Channel 9 House 5 (Robby and Mat) After taking out the win last week, Robby and Mat copped plenty of criticism for their kids bedrooms. The judges said their first bedroom had a great 'sense of fun', but their second bedroom was like walking into an 'upmarket nursing home', 'Boys, what have you done?' Shaynna questioned. 'It's gone to a very old styling aesthetic.' Total spend: $24,432 Total score: 20.5/30 The Block's Robby and Mat's kids bedroom reveal These images were originally published on Photo: Channel 9 Who won The Block week one? Ultimately, it was Britt and Taz who took out the win with a score of 28, with Emma and Ben coming in second place on 25.5. The Western Australian couple added $10,000 to their budget as well as around $175,000 worth of appliances from e&s, including a fridge, oven, dishwasher, and washing machine. SHOP: ☀️ Tax laws to burn Aussies on summer essential: 'Many of us struggle' 💁♀️ Two-minute product that works wonder on brows in 28 days 🏉 Rugby fan's huge airport surprise after landing in Sydney: 'Surreal' Meanwhile, for the second week in a row, Sonny and Alicia received an additional $10,000 for spending the least amount of money on their rooms.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shelly Craft risks igniting feud with longtime Block co-host Scott Cam as she supports his bitter rival
The Block's Shelley Craft is keeping quiet on the rift between her TV co-host Scott Cam and Adrian 'Mr Lambo' Portelli. The controversial LMCT+ billionaire has attacked Channel Nine, accusing them of undervaluing his contribution after the big spender dropped a whopping $12 million at last year's Block auctions. He's also slammed Scott Cam online, branding him a 'clown' in a scathing outburst, while readying to launch a rival renovation show My Reno Rules on Seven. And in a surprising twist, Shelley has opted to ignore Portelli's spat with Scott, instead congratulating the entrepreneur on his new career move. In an interview with Woman's Day on Tuesday, the 49-year-old renovation guru wished Portelli luck. She added, 'I was wondering, if he was leaving us behind, where was he going to publicise his next venture? 'So when I saw him pop up with that, I was like, 'Oh, there you go, that's great."' Shelley continued: 'Obviously, his business has an incredible model of lotteries for different things… The way he's going about this, good luck to them.' Elsewhere in the chat, Craft appeared to make a vague reference to the feud. 'I guess I was trained from a very early age… that when you do say something, it will be judged,' she said. She also commented on her long-term friendship with Scott. 'He's a superstar and a delightful man and just good fun,' she said. It comes after the controversial LMCT+ billionaire, known as 'Mr Lambo', lashed out at Channel Nine, accusing them of undervaluing his contribution to the franchise. Sources close to the production claim tensions were 'brewing the moment the cameras stopped rolling' on the 2024 Phillip Island season. Despite spending millions on the Block auctions, insiders say Adrian felt 'dismissed' by producers and host Scott Cam, and he didn't keep his fury a secret. 'He gave them the biggest TV moment of the season and barely got a thank you,' one insider told Daily Mail Australia. The situation exploded after Adrian appeared on Nova's Jase & Lauren, slamming the show as 'staged' and fuelling conspiracy theories about why The Block was mysteriously removed from Sportsbet odds before the finale. And just last week, Adrian upped the ante again, branding beloved host Scott a 'clown' in a scathing online outburst. Friends of the long-time presenter say he was blindsided by the personal attack. 'Scott genuinely thought they were on good terms,' a close source said. 'Scotty Cam is renowned for being friendly on camera but keeps to himself off set. It's rubbed some people the wrong way over the years.' Now, in a major twist, Adrian is jumping ship and is teaming up with rival network Channel Seven to launch his very own renovation show. The series will be hosted by none other than Dr Chris Brown, but the bold move has already raised eyebrows. 'Let's call it what it is. It's a revenge show,' a former contestant laughed. 'He wants to prove he can do The Block better than The Block.' Despite Channel Seven's excitement over Adrian's deep pockets, sources say his involvement has already triggered a PR crisis. 'Chris Brown's team is seriously nervous,' a senior network figure revealed. 'He's a squeaky-clean brand and doesn't want to get dragged into a public feud. There is also that fear that if Adrian can turn so quickly on Scotty, he could easily do the same with Dr Chris Brown.' Channel Seven production is still, however, moving ahead at full throttle, but with The Block back on air and Adrian noticeably missing from the auction line-up, industry insiders are watching closely to see if his absence tanks the record-breaking results of previous seasons.
News.com.au
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Inside The Block's biggest controversies that stunned viewers
A reality television cheating scandal, a mid-reno walkout slammed as 'piss-poor' and a flashy billionaire who casually dropped more than $15m to buy every house on auction night. The Block has built more than 100 homes over its past 20 seasons, but it's the blow-ups, breakdowns and backstabbing that have really kept Australians watching. From topless party photos and marriage-ending flirtations to secret photos that blew up a season, the country's biggest renovation show has delivered some of the wildest moments in Australian TV history, and left more than a few contestants in tears. And now, with the show's 21st season on the horizon and rumours already swirling about tensions on set, we've gone back through the archives to rank the top 10 biggest scandals ever caught on camera, the moments that raised eyebrows, broke headlines, and left hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft shaking their heads. Lambo Guy's $15m power move (The Block 2024) A Melbourne tech billionaire with a fleet of Lamborghinis shocked viewers when he bought every single property at The Block 2024 finale, a move no one expected and fans are still talking about. Luxury car magnate Adrian Portelli, dubbed Lambo Guy, dropped a whopping $15.03m across the night, capping off the winners Maddy and Charlotte's haul with their record-breaking $1.65m profit with their house selling for a jaw-dropping $3.5m. Portelli later confirmed on Nova 100 that he had worked closely with Maddy and Charlotte, hand-selecting their bidding order, to help them secure the win. 'It worked – I've never said it was rigged. I made the decision,' Portelli said. Auctioneer Tom Panos added context, noting the finale wasn't a typical weekend auction but a media event, with buyers seeking exposure as much as homes Channel 9 confirmed the process followed standard open-auction rules, but social media lit up afterwards. Some viewers took to social media and cheered the strategy while others accused the show of favouring the billionaire. Portelli has vowed not to return for the show's 2025 season and will be hosting a new rival show My Reno Rules, alongside Dr Chris Brown on Channel 7 in 2026. Influencers dump Block mid renovation (The Block 2022) They came with the followers and the fitspo, but influencer Elle Ferguson and ex-AFL star Joel Patfull didn't even last a weekend before they walked off The Block. Just 48 hours into filming the 2022 Tree Change season, the couple pulled the pin and flew back to Sydney. The pair revealed in a post on Instagram that Joel's mother had suffered a serious fall and was being flown to hospital in Adelaide. But the show's host, Scott Cam, wasn't impressed. Days later, Cam revealed at the TV Week Logie Awards that they'd vanished in the night without explanation and accused them of putting the production in chaos: 'They never spoke to us … we flew them down, put them up in a hotel … and they left, it's piss-poor, to be honest.' Cam later doubled down, calling their exit 'unâ€'Australian' and saying it cost the show time and money, despite his insistence he still wished them well. Elle and Joel were swiftly replaced by Rachel and Ryan, who stepped in to fill their spot. It remains the shortest, most controversial contestant stint in Block history. Photo leak blows up Block (The Block 2021) It all began with a single photo, and it detonated one of the most explosive scandals The Block has ever seen. During the 2021 Fans vs. Faves season, contestants Tanya & Vito and Josh & Luke were caught in possession of a photograph of the show's production schedule, giving them insight into upcoming room reveals, challenge days, and timing, a major unfair advantage that sent shockwaves through the competition Rumours started when past contestants Ronnie and Georgia accused the twins of 'having the full schedule' after a surprising judging upset, they said it directly affected their heavy-scoring master bedroom build. Pressure built all season until, in the final weeks, Tanya admitted on camera: 'I took the photograph. I didn't get it sent to me. I actually took the photo.' Host Scott Cam labelled it 'the biggest cheating scandal in Block history', and both teams were hit with penalties, losing two points each on their front-garden scores in the final judgment. In the lead-up to auction, tensions simmered. Teams publicly spat accusations, including Josh and Luke blaming Tanya for dragging them into the scandal, and many fans felt the two-point penalty was too lenient. To this day, there's still debate from fans over whether the punishment was enough to compensate for the unfair lead they gained. Flirt fallout: Block pair exit show (The Block 2024) One week before the auctions, The Block: Phillip Island erupted in real-life drama when Brad Baker admitted his remarks to co-contestant Mimi Belperio were 'inappropriate'. sparking a dramatic reaction from his wife, Kylie. During Frontyard Week, footage captured Brad confessing: 'I was flirting with Mimi … Kylie overheard them, and very understandably, she's quite upset.' That evening, Kylie stormed off-site barefoot, visibly distressed, during the judging segment, leaving behind her car at the Aldi car park. Production and Brad later located her to ensure her safety. In tears, she told Brad on camera, 'I can't be on national television having my marriage breaking down.' The following night, Brad appeared in a stand-alone interview where he admitted: 'I've just single-handedly destroyed my family.' Host Scott Cam later addressed the remaining teams during Clubhouse Week, confirming that 'Kylie and Brad are not returning' for the auction finale, making them ineligible for the prize. Block's $8000 bath sparks controversy (The Block 2018) Influencers on The Block, Hayden and Sara made waves in 2018 when they centred their premium ensuite around a luxe brass bathtub, dubbed the 'Gatsby Bath.' The eyeâ€'watering $8000 price tag nearly doubled the room's expected cost, and prompted widespread controversy. Design briefs called it 'the hero piece' of their space. The paired marble herringbone floor earned praise from judge Shaynna Blaze. Upon entering the ensuite, she admitted the bath and marble floor were striking: 'I think that is a lot of money spent and I think it's great money spent,' she said. 'But, I think we need to talk about the rest of the bathroom.' The result? Their ensuite claimed the title of the most expensive bathroom in Block history, estimated at $75,000, but also placed them last in room rankings for three consecutive weeks. Sara said the entire apartment is built around the bathtub. 'But as the age-old adage goes, money can't buy love, nor can it buy you a win on The Block,' she said. The brass bath gamble generated headlines and online debate: was it genius luxury or budget folly? By the look of the scores, it was a glam gamble that didn't quite stack up and still remains the show's most expensive bathroom to date. Block stars penalised over piano purchase (The Block 2022) It was a living room reveal that iced their score, not crowned best design. During Living & Dining Week in 2022, Omar and Oz delivered a stunning room, complete with a baby grand piano that retailed for $36,000, but which they secured for an astonishing $7,500. Judge Shaynna Blaze immediately raised eyebrows: 'Do you remember last week I was saying … I was a bit worried about where they're getting the money from? And now we've got a baby grand … they're not winning every week.' Host Scott Cam confirmed the purchase broke the rule which stipulates contestants can't purchase items more than 50 per cent off retail price. 'You can't go and spend $7,000 on a piano … the retail price is $36,000 … 50 per cent of retail cost is $18,000 boys'. The result? A three-point deduction and disqualification from that week's win, even though the room scored a strong 28.5. Omar later said they thought the discount was legitimate since the seller was struggling to move it, but admitted nobody had flagged the rule earlier. Online fans were divided: some praised the design, others defended the penalty as 'textbook enforcement'. Despite the blunder, the boys went on to win the 2022 season of the show. Steph and Gian's rogue Dad drama (The Block 2023) What should have been a simple 'body corporate' meeting to clarify site safety instead exploded into accusations of rule-breaking and possible cheating. In the first week of The Block 2023, contestants Steph and Gian faced backlash during a snap meeting called by fellow teams Leah, Ash, Kristy, and Brett after Steph's father, builder Nick, stepped onto the onsite build to help fix their bathroom issues. Contestants warned that, per Block rules, anyone working on site must be inducted for safety and paid minimum wages. 'If he hasn't been inducted … and if he's installing a shower screen … that's cheating,' Eliza said. While Leah added the move 'bent the rules'. Steph responded openly, saying they 'didn't realise' the oversight but would ensure her father received induction and would be paid, adding 'We didn't cheat' in later interviews. Production didn't dock points, but the drama sparked a wider debate on what counts as cheating, and how far family can be involved before it crosses a line. In the end, the bathroom didn't win, placing last that week, but the 'rogue dad' moment has become one of the most talked-about rule skirmishes in the show's history. 'Bogan' spray sparks Block judge feud (The Block 2014: Glasshouse) It was one of the most savage feuds in Block history: contestant Deanne Jolly in full-offence mode against interior design judge Shaynna Blaze. The tension boiled over after Deanne's couple received sharp criticism on their ensuite. In the heat of the moment, Deanne exploded: 'She's a bogan from Wantirna who's got no f**king idea, and I will out-style you any day.' Reporters covering the episode called it an expletive-ridden rant and one of the show's most memorable outbursts. Despite the backlash, Deanne later defended herself: 'In the context of that day, not having slept for 36 hours … you get tired and say things perhaps you shouldn't,' she said. Deanne adding she still had 'nothing but respect' for Shaynna. Surfboard stirs cultural controversy on Block (The Block 2024) During a surfboard design challenge contestants Ricky Recard and Haydn Wise unveiled artwork that many viewers believed borrowed heavily from Indigenous dot-painting styles. The surfboard featured a bold orange base with circular dot motifs — which judge Darren Palmer admitted he found 'interesting,' saying: 'This is very orange … it's also got some … tones of Indigenous art to it.' Social media erupted, on Instagram, threads went viral, with comments such as: 'Take this down and apologise,' 'This blatant display of cultural appropriation is beyond disappointing.' The criticism prompted Channel 9 to release a statement saying Ricky and Haydn had 'reached out to a traditional owner of the land who guided them on the protocols around interpreting Indigenous art,' and that the artwork was 'inspired by, but never intended to be a mimic of an original Indigenous artwork.' Though it didn't result in penalties or removal of the surfboard, the controversy raised serious questions, turning a lighthearted decor challenge into a heated national debate on cultural sensitivity and creative boundaries. Spy-gate: Block duo caught cheating (The Block 2014) Brothers Shannon and Simon Voss hid a phone under the main bedroom bed to record the judges' private feedback during Season 9 (Glasshouse) of The Block. Judge Darren Palmer spotted the device while inspecting the power points under the bed. 'There's a major error down here … guess what he found?', Palmer said before pulling out the phone. Host Scott Cam and the judges then confronted the brothers on camera, asking whether their action was 'cheating'. Darren later confirmed to Yahoo News, he had to overdub his original 'cheeky f***ers' comment to 'cheeky monkeys' for broadcast. The stunt was one of the earliest controversies of the show's history, with the judges at the time saying the move was 'unprecedented'. Despite the scandal, the Voss brothers went on to win The Block: Glasshouse.
