The new promo for The Block season 20 has just dropped and fans are on the edge of their seat as they wait for the new “mammoth” season to air.
The Block 2024 is a season that is expected to be bigger and better than any season before and promises some “major surprises” across the series.
“Making Season 20, it felt like we really needed to do something special. We weren’t going to settle for just any location as it’s a major milestone,” creators Julian Cress and David Barbour have previously said.
“We set out to build five holiday houses, but it certainly wasn’t a holiday for some of our contestants. Without giving too much away, the audience is going to be in for some major surprises across this series.”
Scroll on for everything you need to know…
Who has been cast in the 2024 season of The Block?
After months of speculation, Channel Nine has finally confirmed the five teams of two that will be competing on The Block 2024.
These include:
- Jesse and Paige: Engaged couple from WA
- Ricky and Haydn: Best mates from VIC
- Courtney and Grant: Married couple from NSW
- Kylie and Brad: Married parents from QLD
- Kristian and Mimi: Newlyweds from SA
Learn more about the blockheads here.
If rumours are to be believed, Jesse and Paige actually quit the show during filming and had to be replaced by a yet-to-be-revealed new team. Stay tuned on that front!
Where is The Block 2024 being filmed?
Channel Nine has confirmed that the upcoming 2024 season of The Block will be filmed at Phillip Island.
Originally, the series was reportedly set to take place in the regional Victorian town of Daylesford where producers had purchased five pavilion-style homes. However, these plans were cancelled mere months before season 20 was set to commence production after intense backlash from locals.
The Phillip Island location where The Block 2024 was filmed sits on 2.5 acres of land and was purchased by the network for almost $9.6 million. Originally, an abandoned resort sat at the site, but now five luxury family homes sit at the address which is mere moments away from the township of Cowes.
“When I drove into the site for the first time I knew it was going to be a big job for our contestants,” Scotty said ahead of the new season premiering.
“The houses are enormous, and when you walk around the site there are surprises at every turn, including a tennis court and a swimming pool.”
Who is hosting The Block in 2024?
As confirmed in The Block promo, Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft will be returning this season!
Long-running The Block Foreman Keith Schleiger will however take a step back from his full-time duties this year, and will instead appear sporadically as a special guest.
Citing family commitments, the father-of-two will not be as prominently featured in the upcoming 20th season given the lengthy commuting time between Phillip Island and his home in Melbourne.
“With The Block shooting on Phillip Island this year Keith had to step back from his full-time duties because of his commitment to raising his two daughters,” a Nine spokesperson confirmed in early May.
“He couldn’t come to the island for three months straight. It was literally a bridge too far,” they added.
The bridge reference is of course the San Remo bridge that connects the island to the mainland!
Who is judging The Block in 2024?
In 2023, the judging panel included veterans Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer, and Shaynna Blaze.
Melbourne real estate tycoon Marty Fox also made his debut as a judge that year as Neale took time out from the renovation reality show.
Speaking of Neale, the long-running The Block judge has confirmed that he will appear on the upcoming 20th season of the renovation reality show but in a reduced capacity.
The news comes as no huge shock to fans of the franchise after the beloved television personality also took a step back in 2023 so he could spend more time with his partner David who was, and sadly still is battling serious health issues.
“We all hoped that by this year I would be able to return full-time to the show, but life doesn’t always run to schedule,” Neale shared to his Instagram in mid-May.
“David gets stronger with each passing month, but my decision remains to be at home as much as possible.”
While Neale made sporadic appearances throughout the season in 2023, real estate mogul Marty Fox filled in for Neale and his judging duties.
“I’ve handed my judging sheet permanently to Marty Fox (who stepped in so brilliantly last season) and I know he will have a blast with Shaynna and Darren as I did for 17 seasons,” Neale added.
“It’s been such a privilege to be part of Australia’s most iconic TV show for an unbelievable 13 years.”
Does The Block 2024 have a theme?
The Block 2023 blew us away with their 1950s theme, with poodle skirts, big hair, and leather jackets in all the commercials.
Fast forward to 2024, and Channel Nine has confirmed that the theme this year is ‘Block Island’ – a nod to the filming location on Phillip Island.
To celebrate season 20, a cohort of former contestants are also set to make an appearance including:
- Steph and Gian (2023)
- Eliza and Liberty (2023)
- Jimmy and Tam (2020)
- Alisa and Lysandra (2013 and 2014)
- Ronnie and Georgia (2020 and 2021)
- Michael and Carlene (2014)
- Kyle and Kara (2014)
- Tom and Sarah-Jane (2022)
- Omar and Oz (2022)
- Dale and Sophie (2012)
- Andy and Deb (2019)
When will The Block 2024 premiere?
The Block will premiere after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 7.30pm.
When will The Block 2024 houses go on auction?
The Block auctions usually happen around October and November.
Fingers crossed we’ll see Danny Wallis or Adrian Portelli make an appearance!
