‘Making me cry on national television!’ Shelley Craft is moved to tears as she watches the contestants reunite with their families in emotional scenes on The Block
The Block’s contestants were reunited with their families during Thursday’s episode, and there wasn’t a dry eye to be seen.
Even the show’s host, Shelley Craft, was moved to tears by the emotional scenes unfolding before her.
‘Making me cry on national television!’ Shelley, 44, laughed, in between wiping tears from her eyes.
Back together: The Block’s contestants were reunited with their families during Thursday’s episode, and there wasn’t a dry eye to be seen. Pictured, Jimmy and Tam with daughter Frankie
After weeks apart from their families, the show’s contestants were briefly reunited with them after they flew into Melbourne from around the country.
And after a challenging few weeks of renovations, they couldn’t have been happier to see their children and parents.
‘Just the medicine the doctor ordered, I think. Our kids are little… They’re beautiful, and I’m so happy to have them back in my arms,’ cried Jasmin, 36.
Getting misty-eyed: Even the show’s host, Shelley Craft, was moved to tears by the emotional scenes unfolding before her
Daddy’s girl: After weeks apart from their families, the show’s contestants were briefly reunited with them after they flew into Melbourne from around the country. Pictured, Daniel and daughter Isla
Meanwhile, both Jimmy and Tam, 31, couldn’t hold back the tears as they walked towards their young daughter, Frankie.
‘She melts my heart, mate,’ said an emotional Jimmy, 33, of his daughter.
As Shelley and co-host Scott Cam stood back and watched the contestants with their families, she struggled to keep her own emotions in check.
‘Making me cry on national television!’ Shelley, 44, laughed, in between wiping tears from her eyes
Pulling the heartstrings: While co-host Scott Cam tried to appear stoic, it was apparent he too was moved by the emotional scenes
And while Scott, 57, tried to appear stoic, it was apparent he too was moved by the emotional scenes.
‘That was the best. The absolute best,’ said a smiling Sarah, 27, after seeing her parents.
Added George, 33: ‘That was good. That was enough to get us over the line, I think. We definitely needed that.’
Wiping away tears: As Shelley and Scott stood back and watched the contestants with their families, she struggled to keep her own emotions in check