Billed to step viewers back through time for a challenge unlike any other, this year’s season of The Block will be different in more ways than one.
While the series and its contestants have experienced a lot of complex challenges over the last 15 seasons, it’s 16th introduced a challenge nobody could’ve prepared for: the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, the show will make history by capturing the first ever shutdown of The Block, an “incredibly tough decision” that was at the time “kind of heartbreaking”, executive producer Julian Cress said.
Luckily, the show was able to resume production – though no doubt in a completely different world.
From where this year’s Block is set to who’ll be competing, here’s everything you need to know.
WHEN DOES THE BLOCK AIR?
The wait is almost over for fans of the show, with the season kicking off at 7pm on Sunday, August 23 on Nine.
WHERE IS THIS SEASON LOCATED?
This season will see contestants bringing five period homes in dire states – from the 1910s, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s – back to life, having been uprooted and transported to the heart of Brighton in Melbourne.
Within walking distance of the beach and minutes from the world-famous Brighton Beach Boxes, host Scott Cam said having houses themed according to different decades is a way to change up the show and “make it fresh”.
“I love that we are getting back to renovating family homes as well. People can watch The Block and see what the contestants are doing and get inspired to do it themselves,” he said.
The renovations, designed by architect Julian Brenchley, will maintain the five period houses and include new two-storey extensions at the rear, as well as a swimming pool, double garage, and three bathrooms and at least four bedrooms in each.
WHO ARE THIS YEAR’S CONTESTANTS?
Harry and Tash, VIC
The Block’s first ever father and daughter renovation duo, 57-year-old Harry is an IT Manager while daughter Tash, 32, works in social media and production management.
The pair are hoping for a home turf advantage – both live nearby – and while Harry wouldn’t call himself an expert, has had some renovation experience.
As for Tash, “With production management there are so many skills that I think will be great on The Block. I am used to working with tight deadlines and ensuring the job gets done.”
Sarah and George, NSW
For experienced renovators and loved-up couple Sarah and George, being on The Block is a dream come true.
“We’ve said it a million times, but this kind of thing doesn’t happen to people like us. It’s mad, bro,” George, an electrician of 13 years, said.
Sarah, a high school teacher who hopes the experience will lead her in career direction more geared toward her eye for design and creative ideas, and her husband of three years have renovated two homes – one of which was a complete remodel, and have taken a year off to recover.
“Never in a million years did we think we’d do it to ourselves again – but hey, we’ve surprised ourselves,” Sarah said.
Daniel and Jade, SA
South Australia sheep and cattle farmers and parents of three Daniel and Jade applied for The Block for the first time four years ago, and are ready to grab the show by its horns now that they’ve finally made it.
Daniel spent over 16 years as a carpenter, and the reason he and Jade, a hairdresser, decided to try out for the show is because of their daughter Isla, who has a rare chromosome disorder that affects her speech and physical disability.
After also enduring great hardship on their farms because of drought – and last year one was destroyed by bushfires – the couple hope their experience on The Block will be able to turn their family’s lives around.
Luke and Jasmin, WA
Perth couple Luke and Jasmin believe their secret weapon as Luke’s work as a carpenter will be a “secret weapon” when it comes to getting ahead in the competition.
The 35-year-old model started his own carpentry business nine years ago, and does everything from renovations to timber flooring. Jasmin, a part-time kindergarten teacher, runs a tight ship in the classroom and has a very clear idea about what sort of house she wants to build on The Block.
The pair, who met 17 years ago, are currently renovating their own home while raising their two kids, and plan to savour every moment of the competition.
Jimmy and Tam, QLD
Married Queensland battlers Jimmy and Tam hope their experience will help create a better life for their young daughter.
“We are doing this for Frankie. We want to try and win to set our family up,” Jimmy said, with the couple hoping to use the money (if they win) to enter the property market back in Queensland and buy their family a home.
Jimmy, a former cross-fit coach and experienced plumber who’s had experience with full scale renovations, said he has a “fair idea about what I’m getting into”.
Tam, meanwhile, is the bar manager at her local bowls club, and hopes to bring her unique sense of style to The Block.
The Block premieres on Sunday, August 23 at 7pm on Nine.
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