EXCLUSIVE: Mr. Lambo reveals the incredible amount of money he’s REALLY worth after buying Sharon Johal and Ankur Dogra’s home after The Block finale
Adrian Portelli made headlines after he was accused of being a “dummy bidder” on The Block, leading to Omar Slaimankhel and Oz Abu Malik’s million dollar win on the reality series.
Now the 33-year-old online advertising guru has set the record for how much money he’s really worth after various reports put his net worth at between $8 million and $30 million.
In an exclusive interview with Chron Australia on Friday afternoon, he claimed his net worth was $500 million.
Adrian ‘Mr Lambo’ Portelli, 33, (pictured) has revealed his net worth in an interview with Chron Australia
When asked if he had a message for his doubters, the former chauffeur confidently replies, “Sit down, shut up and enjoy the show.”
Adrian, whose giveaway business LMCT+ gave away $15 million in prizes including cars, bikes, boats and houses last year, told Chron Australia that $500 million is a “conservative estimate” of his net worth be.
It comes after he threw a lifeline to The Block’s Sharon Johal and Ankur Dogra, who faced financial loss just days ago when their house failed to sell at auction.
Adrian missed out on buying Omar and Oz’s record-breaking home when he helped push the price sky-high by falling out with block king Danny Wallis.
Mr Lambo told Chron Australia that $500 million was a “conservative estimate” of his net worth
The flashy businessman works as an online promotions guru and offers freebies through his official website
His aggressive bidding style led Danny to pay a staggering $5,666,666.66 for the 10-acre, five-bedroom estate, prompting rumors that he was a “bogus bidder” in league with his western Sydney buddies .
Now, the flashy businessman has gambled his money by spending $4.25 million on Sharon Johal and Ankur Dogra’s home, which he plans to give away for free.
The new development means the pair have bagged $170,000 as they also run away with the Ford Everest car they won on the show – totaling a quarter of a million dollars in winnings.
Adrian only buys the house to give the keys to the lucky winner of a sweepstakes he’s running through his giveaway business LMCT+, a monthly rewards club that gives paying subscribers access to luxury prizes.
It comes after he threw a lifeline to contestants Sharon (right) and Ankur (left), who faced financial loss days ago when their house failed to sell at auction. The flashy businessman put his money into action by spending $4.25 million on her home
In the house of Sharon and Ankurs
Sharon and Ankurs House 3, known as “Gunyah”, is set in 10 acres of grounds and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Macedon Ranges.
Described as a ‘Victorian-era house with a modern architectural addition’, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom property is another spectacular design with high ceilings and period details.
Sharon and Ankurs House 3, known as “Gunyah”, is set in 4 acres of grounds and has panoramic views of the surrounding Macedon Range
The dining table features burnt orange dining chairs, while the floors have a herringbone style
Described as a ‘Victorian-era house with a modern architectural addition’, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom property is a spectacular design with high ceilings and period details
The kitchen features a five meter marble bench with a contemporary design, fitted with top quality Smeg appliances, a butler’s pantry and access to the mud room and laundry which features a dog wash bay. (Pictured: the kitchen)
The master bedroom features a walk-in robe and a double-sided fireplace that can be seen from both the bedroom and bathroom. Pictured: master bedroom
The walk-in master closet offers plenty of space and space
The kitchen features a five meter marble bench with a contemporary design, fitted with top quality Smeg appliances, a butler’s pantry and access to the mud room and laundry which features a dog wash bay.
Sharon and Ankur’s renovation also includes five spacious bedrooms arranged in a separate wing with the second living and media room.
The master bedroom features a walk-in robe and a double-sided fireplace that can be seen from both the bedroom and bathroom.
This bathroom has an art deco style
The second master has a romantic bay window and sitting area that opens onto a patio
Sharon and Ankur’s renovation also includes five spacious bedrooms arranged in a separate wing with the second living and media room. (Pictured: the guest room)
Another modern bathroom with some art deco touches is pictured
The second master has a romantic bay window and sitting area that opens onto a patio.
A heated swimming pool, four car garage, shed with a home office and wood burning fireplace, gym and powder room, two water tanks and solar panels are among the other features of this luxurious property.
House 3 did not sell on auction day after failing to meet the $4.08 million reserve.
A heated swimming pool, four car garage, shed with a home office and wood burning fireplace, gym and powder room, two water tanks and solar panels are among the other features of this luxurious property
The house also includes two water tanks and solar panels. (Pictured: the laundry)
A spacious workspace is perfect for people who work from home
The outdoor pool can be seen here
He announced his purchase on Instagram on Friday afternoon, sharing several photos of House 3 alongside the caption, “Well this is going to make some feathers rustle… Somebody wins one of The Block’s houses!
“Many in Australia doubted the man; However, Adrian has gone and bought Ankur and Sharon’s House 3 and one of you lucky guys is going to win it! Where are the naysayers now?’
He later posted a video on Instagram Stories addressing “all the critics” who doubted him and thanking his “haters” for the free publicity.
“For all the critics and haters, thank you. Big thanks for creating a platform where I can absolutely smack this out of the park. Marketing 101, babe. Let’s go!’ he said.