FTA-TV The Block 2022

[Cruyff14]

Dunno about you guys, but I've gone so off Scott Cam.

He comes across as a bit of a w4nker, insincere and very self righteous at times too. And last night downright cringe.

 

[Royces Hart]

Dunno about you guys, but I've gone so off Scott Cam.

He comes across as a bit of a w4nker, insincere and very self righteous at times too. And last night downright cringe.

His constant reassurances at the start of the bidding, not to worry, this is how things go, was pretty funny as it all went down in flames.

I noticed he didn’t say “tax free!” a million times, like he usually does.

 

[Cruyff14]

His constant reassurances at the start of the bidding, not to worry, this is how things go, was pretty funny as it all went down in flames.

I noticed he didn’t say “tax free!” a million times, like he usually does.

He has got too big for his own boots.

Him being one of the producers (I think?) has definitely got to his head. S&A were shit throughout, but I loved how it took The Block 10 weeks to realise they were in the shit. The way he spoke to them a couple of time was pretty disgusting.

And his spiel last night about every house going over the landscaping budget was him just being a flog.

 

[Monocle]

The area that they chose and the price point that they built to, was always going to mean that they were pushing shit up hill to sell.

Very limited market of prospective buyers having 4+ million in an area like that.

Look at what homes where selling for in the area and that would give you an idea that 4 million was out of the ball park.

As others have said if I am paying 4 + million for a rural retreat, I don't to be around other homes, something more secluded and private would be what I was after.

Besides the show has turned into a drama show, where conflicting egos have overtaken the concept of home design and renovation.

 

[Gasometer]

You need sealed roads and kerbing in the bush. Easy when it’s wet but as soon as it’s dry the dust! Been there done that!

So surprised when the aerials showed unsealed roads!

 

[Gasometer]

Dunno about you guys, but I've gone so off Scott Cam.

He comes across as a bit of a w4nker, insincere and very self righteous at times too. And last night downright cringe.

Painful.

If he was a footy commentator he’d be Dwayne Russell

 

[Big_Luch]

The houses also need to be big enough to house all the sponsors content.

The velux count was well down this year due to the weather i think. Watch out, next year the entire roof will be a skylight to make up for it.

 

[Royces Hart]

Painful.

If he was a footy commentator he’d be Dwayne Russell

Jonathan Brown, a parody of a blokey bloke.

 

[Frank Bunn]

The area that they chose and the price point that they built to, was always going to mean that they were pushing s**t up hill to sell.

Very limited market of prospective buyers having 4+ million in an area like that.

Look at what homes where selling for in the area and that would give you an idea that 4 million was out of the ball park.

As others have said if I am paying 4 + million for a rural retreat, I don't to be around other homes, something more secluded and private would be what I was after.

Besides the show has turned into a drama show, where conflicting egos have overtaken the concept of home design and renovation.

It was strange that with 10 acres each to go at they chose to build the houses quite close together. You don't want to be near your neighbour's pool party or regular events such as weddings.

I suspect that any of these properties that sold for over $3.5 million will have buyer regret. As you say, why wouldn't you buy a similar size block, or one acre, for a much lower price and build your dream house?

In the long run, after a gazillion dollar kitchen has aged, the value of the property will come back to the land value.

 

[Redline]

I liked the end result. I have more interest in shows like this when there are winners and losses.

 

[Milang_Panthers]

The Block's Tom and Sarah-Jane are forced to sell their CAR after falling significantly short of their auction target: 'We spent our savings to be here'The Block's Tom and Sarah-Jane forced to sell car after auction drama​

 

[Shell]

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-block-villain-sharon-johal-says-tree-change-idea-was-a-flop/news-story/4af6712fc026b27c612bef288f85cf84

“We’re still selling it and there were people who were willing to bid up to $5 million for our house,’’ she said. Omar and Oz were the only contestants who managed to hit that figure.

 

[Cruyff14]

She isn't wrong with some of the stuff she has said though to be fair.

 

[FRUMPY]

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-block-villain-sharon-johal-says-tree-change-idea-was-a-flop/news-story/4af6712fc026b27c612bef288f85cf84

“We’re still selling it and there were people who were willing to bid up to $5 million for our house,’’ she said. Omar and Oz were the only contestants who managed to hit that figure.

yes, there are people willing to pay $5m......why would you offer $4.1m when you can offer way overs at $5m....

 

[Frank Bunn]

The Block's Tom and Sarah-Jane are forced to sell their CAR after falling significantly short of their auction target: 'We spent our savings to be here'The Block's Tom and Sarah-Jane forced to sell car after auction drama​

How did they spend any of their own savings?

 

[Shell]

I'm assuming they lost money due to taking unpaid leave from their jobs?

Again tho, that's the risk you take going on a show like this.

 

[Milang_Panthers]

I'm assuming they lost money due to taking unpaid leave from their jobs?

Again tho, that's the risk you take going on a show like this.

Yeah not sure. The contestants do get paid a wage while on the show though I'm pretty sure.

 

[Satan]

How did they spend any of their own savings?

Child care?

 

[FRUMPY]

I'm assuming they lost money due to taking unpaid leave from their jobs?

Again tho, that's the risk you take going on a show like this.

Exactly, they just expected to be given a couple of hundred grand minimum off a game show.....well stiff shit, its a game and you guys lost

as someone else said it earlier, makes it much more interesting when they arent all guaranteed to make money

 

[Satan]

Omars bro was kicked of the bali flight that made the news

 

[Satan]

Exactly, they just expected to be given a couple of hundred grand minimum off a game show.....well stiff s**t, its a game and you guys lost

as someone else said it earlier, makes it much more interesting when they arent all guaranteed to make money

All those registered bidders on the other houses got scared when the first house got blown away in the sale.

 

[FRUMPY]

Yeah not sure. The contestants do get paid a wage while on the show though I'm pretty sure.

In 2014, the weekly payment was reported to be $700 per week. The ABC reported that some earned the equivalent of $7 per hour. And 2016 stars Andy Sunderland and Ben Toyne said the payments were only given during filming, not while the show was in post-production or airing. (not sure why they would expect to get paid in post production or airing - except the odd media work)

interesting article - the gogglebox woman complaining is funny, used to like them on the show until they started complaining about everything

How much do reality TV stars get paid? The answer might surprise you (or not).

Uh, being a reality star isn't all its cracked up to be.

www.mamamia.com.au

 

[FRUMPY]

 

[Milang_Panthers]

In 2014, the weekly payment was reported to be $700 per week. The ABC reported that some earned the equivalent of $7 per hour. And 2016 stars Andy Sunderland and Ben Toyne said the payments were only given during filming, not while the show was in post-production or airing. (not sure why they would expect to get paid in post production or airing - except the odd media work)

interesting article - the gogglebox woman complaining is funny, used to like them on the show until they started complaining about everything

How much do reality TV stars get paid? The answer might surprise you (or not).

Uh, being a reality star isn't all its cracked up to be.

www.mamamia.com.au

Yeah I knew it probably wasn't huge cash but enough to cover bill etc with out going into 20k worth of debt.

 

[FRUMPY]

Yeah I knew it probably wasn't huge cash but enough to cover bill etc with out going into 20k worth of debt.

More than i thought to be honest. If thats $700 a week each, thats not bad going for a couple when the ultimate goal is the prizemoney. And all they are eating is sponsored food the whole time anyway, less costs again