The Nine Network’s reality property development series The Block returns to screens next month but without founding judge John McGrath.
Real estate celebrity John McGrath won’t be returning to judge The Block after being a judge on the show since its inception in 2003. It’s not yet known if this departure is just for The Block All Stars 2013 or if he’ll return for the South Melbourne bock later in the year.
Darren Palmer, who has been a guest judge in two previous seasons will replace John alongside Shaynna Blaze and Neale Whitaker Palmer also placed second in Nine’s failed 2009 design series Home Made.
“I’ve been in their shoes. I’ve frantically laid floorboards, painted, plastered, built furniture, done everything you need to do to save money and be judged.”
Scott Cam will be hosting The Block All Stars radio show that will extend the TV series to Saturday mornings where Scott will interview contestants and cover the behind the scenes goss.
Scott Cam, The Block All Stars: “I’m really excited about the All Stars radio show and I’m looking forward to squeezing all the inside goss out of them.”
Perhaps Polly is in training for a surprise ‘Big Brother’ intrusion into the Bondi block or maybe we’ll see her back in South Melbourne?
Polly Porter, winner of TV renovation show The Block in 2011, has been at Titan for about five months, and started training with Mr Chaparro in the first week of the year.
“I’ve always been quite active, but never really followed a gym routine before. I thought I should try it,” she said,
”It’s a way to get out of the heat, and still train at the same time,” she said.
Ms Porter said the best way to meet your fitness goals is to have a personal trainer.
“Having a trainer is great, they are the ones you are accountable to and they have got the tools to really motivate you,” she said.
“I don’t really have a very strong mind when it comes to exercise so it really helps me.”
What a great obscure reference to The Block
I’ll go easy on these guys, because after watching Mark and Duncan’s video over on their homepage, it seems like the whole jumpsuit thing is not an intentional Mario reference. Just a couple guys who love their jumpsuits and happened to wear a green and red shirt on photo day
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/01/does-it-annoy-you-when-people-get-gaming-references-wrong/
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When does The Block 2013 start?
UPDATE: The Block Sky High 2013 starts Sunday 12 May 6:30pm
The Block All Stars Bondi is scheduled to begin 7pm Monday February 4th 2013 on Channel 9, 1 week before the official ratings season starts.
Looks like 142 Park Street South Melbourne might be one of the locations for The Block 2013
With planning alerts showing a proposal to divide into 8 lots they’ll need more than the standard four couples.
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Planning Alerts
- Report: The Block to revamp South Melbourne motel
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Nine adds a big twist to The Block
