A senior staffer on the long-running Channel Nine series The Block has broken his silence over a huge rumour about the upcoming season set to premiere on Monday.
Series co-creator and producer Julian Cress confirmed the series will take a dramatic turn when one of the five teams quits the show halfway through their run.
‘We didn’t make it through the whole series with all five teams. We had to replace one of them along the way, which was a very dramatic moment,’ Cress told TV Tonight.
It was previously revealed that Blue Team lovebirds Jesse and Paige abruptly walk out on the show in the middle of filming, and Cress added there was a huge reason for them to do so.
‘It was a very difficult decision for them to come to, but there was a very strong reason why they decided to do it. Very very dramatic, will be unfolding in the coming weeks.’
Cress added audiences will be shocked when they see the drama unfurl onscreen, which led to the Blue Team walking out on the show and abandoning their building site.
A senior staffer on the long-running Channel Nine series The Block has broken his silence over a huge rumour about the upcoming season involving contestants Jesse and Paige. (Pictured: Co-hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft)
‘I’m not saying these people left because they were lazy. They wanted to do it, but it just became enormously challenging at some point. Their reasons for leaving are remarkable. I think it will start an interesting conversation amongst the audience.’
Fortunately, producers managed to secure sisters Maddy and Charlotte to replace the Blue Team at short notice, ensuring five couples will make it through to the finale.
Excitement is building for the upcoming series as Channel Nine officially announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated new season of The Block.
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Series co-creator and producer Julian Cress (pictured) revealed that the series will take a dramatic turn when one of the five teams quits the show halfway through their run
Fans of the popular renovation reality show can mark their calendars for August 12, when the series is set to return with a fresh batch of contestants ready to transform rundown properties into stunning masterpieces.
This season promises to deliver the drama, creativity, and nail-biting renovations that have made The Block a household name across Australia.
The show will air on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, giving viewers a triple dose of renovation excitement each week.
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Fortunately, producers managed to secure sisters Maddy and Charlotte to replace the Blue Team at short notice, ensuring five couples will make it through to the finale of the new series dubbed Block Island
The network has amped up the anticipation for the series by officially introducing the five teams competing on the series.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal a Channel Nine-owned company purchased Island Cove Villas on the Victorian Island for a whopping $9.5million.
Situated two-and-a-half hours from Melbourne, the site currently features nine homes, a communal pool, a BBQ pavilion, tennis court and a children’s playground.
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