The Block’s NEVER before seen twist: Nine’s renovation show to introduce partner swaps and house jumping to ‘shake up’ the 2021 season
The Block is set to introduce the biggest twist ever seen in its 17-year history in 2021.
An insider has revealed the Nine show will not only undergo its biggest renovation yet, but will also feature ‘one hell of a shakeup’ to its format.
Speaking to New Idea on Monday, a mystery source claimed the 17th season would introduce house and partner swapping.
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The Block’s NEVER before seen twist: Nine’s renovation show to introduce partner swaps and house jumping to ‘shake up’ the 2021 season. Pictured: Host Scott Cam
The publication hinted producers were toying with the idea of having teammates switch places through the renovations, while house swapping was locked in.
‘This will freak them all out and it will happen early in the series so that the Blockheads don’t spit the dummy regarding the amount of work they have done and the end result isn’t too affected,’ the insider claimed.
‘The Block has been going on for so long – not only is it about time it had a bit of a shake-up, but producers are fully aware that things need to change if they want the show to continue as a ratings hit,’ the source said.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine for comment.
‘This will freak them all out’: The publication hinted producers were toying with the idea of having teammates switch places through the renovations, while house swapping was locked in Pictured: Harry and Trish
‘It about time it had a bit of a shake-up’: Producers are apparently looking for ways to keep the popular reality TV program fresh for its 17th season. Pictured: Daniel and Jade
The Block has won six Logies for Most Popular Reality Program and its host Scott Cam won a Gold Logie in 2014 for his time on the series.
Information on the shock twist follows emotions running at an all-time high on this season as contestants rush to prepare their homes for market.
On Sunday’s episode, contestants felt the pressure to present a functional and aesthetically-pleasing backyard for the final reveal.
Fans love it! The Block has won six Logies for Most Popular Reality Program and its host Scott Cam (right) won a Gold Logie in 2014 for his time on the series. Pictured with Shelley Craft
Drama: Emotions were at an all-time high on Sunday’s episode of The Block, as Harry (pictured) had one last clash with foremen Dan and Keith over a tiling issue
As The Block nears the end of its 2020 season, all of the homes have now officially gone on Melbourne’s property market.
The Block’s 2021 season will film in Hampton, Victoria, as TV Tonight (via Domain) reported that Nine spent $3million on five homes in a quiet cul-de-sac, Bronte Court, for new Blockheads to renovate.
The Block continues on Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Nine
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