The Block producers ‘were forced to edit out footage of teams being aggressive’ as a shock cheating scandal erupts on the building site
An explosive cheating scandal is set to rock The Block, with insiders warning it will be like nothing the long-running renovation series has ever seen before.
According to a report by New Idea magazine on Monday, one of the show’s teams was caught out trying to obtain top secret information about upcoming challenges.
While the team at the centre of the scandal is yet to be revealed, they also attempted to obtain a highly confidential production schedule.
Bombshell: An explosive cheating scandal is set to rock The Block, with insiders warning it will be like nothing the long-running renovation series has ever seen before. Pictured, contestants Luke and Josh Packham
An insider said there was ‘no turning back’ after the scandal was exposed, with things becoming so heated between the teams, producers were concerned they wouldn’t be able to work together moving forward.
‘There were a few awkward days when things were sort of under investigation, nobody really wanted to talk and there was certainly no mixing or catching up in the cul-de-sac,’ said a show insider.
Things proved to be especially tense between returning Faves Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie, and Fans Luke and Josh Packham.
Scandal: According to a report by New Idea magazine on Monday, one of the show’s teams was caught out trying to obtain top secret information about upcoming challenges
‘There is going to be a lot of footage left on the editing room floor,’ said a source, adding that ‘producers were in shock at the language and aggressiveness coming out of it all’.
According to the insider, insults were exchanged that ‘you can never really take back’ and friendships were destroyed.
Describing it as ‘utter chaos and craziness’, the source added that they ‘wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a no-show come auction time’.
Getting heated: Things proved to be especially tense between returning Faves Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie, and Fans Luke and Josh Packham (pictured)
Even the show’s veteran host, Scott Cam was left shell-shocked by the drama that unfolded, comparing it to Married At First Sight.
‘He was frankly appalled. As someone who has such a passion for the show, the contestants and construction, he felt utterly disappointed by what he was witnessing,’ said the source.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Channel Nine for additional comment.
Outrage: Even the show’s veteran host, Scott Cam was left shell-shocked by the drama that unfolded, comparing it to Married At First Sight. Pictured with co-host Shelley Craft