Fools and fans outraged by controversial rule change: ‘Why don’t we just build it for them?’
Fans and past contestants have attacked The Block after the reality hit announced new rules for contestants.
Fools are getting their full $250,000 budget this year, as well as their full schedule.
Additionally, presenter Scott Cam said attendees will have access to on-site electricians and plumbers, with trades to be paid for in advance.
After Channel Nine announced the changes on Instagram, former Block stars Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson slammed the new rules.
“This year’s block is a walk in the park!” the couple wrote on The Block’s message board.
Fans and past contestants have attacked The Block after the reality hit announced new rules for contestants. Pictured: presenter Scott Cam
Fools are getting their full $250,000 budget this year, as well as their full schedule. Additionally, host Scott Cam said electricians and plumbers are prepaid onsite
“That would have been great, oh yeah, and the roof/walls and bed for sleeping look great too,” they continued.
Fans joined in to cast shadows over the new rules.
“Competitors have it easy this year!” wrote one viewer.
Added: “Why don’t we just build it for them?” The block is far from where it started. It’s all about styling.’
“I have a feeling the contestants from the previous season will be watching this season and thinking it’s a lot easier than previous seasons,” added another fan.
The changes come after the 2022 season experienced inclement weather while filming the show in Gisborne, in rural Victoria.
This year’s participants were shown a white board with their production schedule
After Channel Nine announced the changes on Instagram, former Block stars Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson slammed the new rules (pictured).
A fan complains about the new changes
‘Thank God! “I’ve always felt it was unfair to have to organize my own trades at the last minute,” wrote one viewer.
“Played well, fair and just,” added another.
This year the Blockheads are remodeling a row of five 1950s houses in Hampton East, Melbourne.
The block continues on Sunday at 7pm on Channel Nine
Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson during an episode of The Block last season