1 00:00:01,860 --> 00:00:04,020 SCOTT: Previously on The Block Tree Change... 2 00:00:04,060 --> 00:00:06,340 WOMAN: Oh, my God, our whole lives are about to change, Tom. 3 00:00:06,380 --> 00:00:09,180 ..five teams rocked up to our biggest Block ever 4 00:00:09,220 --> 00:00:11,940 in the beautiful Macedon Ranges in Victoria. 5 00:00:11,980 --> 00:00:13,620 You made it! We're here. 6 00:00:13,660 --> 00:00:14,700 Whoo! 7 00:00:14,740 --> 00:00:15,820 With 10 acres each 8 00:00:15,860 --> 00:00:18,100 and some of the largest houses we've ever had... 9 00:00:18,140 --> 00:00:20,340 That is massive. This is massive. 10 00:00:20,380 --> 00:00:23,420 ..the challenge proved too much for Joel and Elle. 11 00:00:24,540 --> 00:00:28,020 ..who flew the coop without so much as a goodbye. 12 00:00:28,980 --> 00:00:30,500 They have left the show. 13 00:00:30,540 --> 00:00:31,860 Seriously? 14 00:00:31,900 --> 00:00:33,260 Oh, wow. 15 00:00:33,300 --> 00:00:35,740 So, with only 48 hours notice, 16 00:00:35,780 --> 00:00:38,260 Sydney parents Rachel and Ryan jumped at the chance 17 00:00:38,300 --> 00:00:41,580 to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 18 00:00:41,620 --> 00:00:43,540 I can't believe we are about to meet Scotty Cam. 19 00:00:43,580 --> 00:00:44,940 We got told no originally 20 00:00:44,980 --> 00:00:47,140 so we've got a little bit to prove here. 21 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:50,020 And they are already looking like serious contenders. 22 00:00:50,060 --> 00:00:51,300 Ryan's a plumber. 23 00:00:51,340 --> 00:00:52,580 We have a renovations business 24 00:00:52,620 --> 00:00:55,340 so we do have a fair idea of what's going on. 25 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:56,380 PRODUCER: Do you reckon now 26 00:00:56,420 --> 00:00:57,900 the Blockheads should be a little worried? 27 00:00:57,940 --> 00:00:59,980 They don't know yet that we're really good 28 00:01:00,020 --> 00:01:01,420 and that's great. 29 00:01:02,140 --> 00:01:04,660 Tonight, with bathroom reveal fast approaching, 30 00:01:04,700 --> 00:01:07,100 while some plans are forced to change... 31 00:01:07,140 --> 00:01:09,060 If someone came and told us, "Bathroom Week, 32 00:01:09,100 --> 00:01:11,100 "this is what you've gotta do," that's what would have done. 33 00:01:11,140 --> 00:01:12,780 That's what this show is about, right? 34 00:01:12,820 --> 00:01:14,700 ..others come completely undone. 35 00:01:14,740 --> 00:01:16,220 I reckon they're gonna have to come up. 36 00:01:16,260 --> 00:01:17,660 MAN: That was very disappointing. 37 00:01:17,700 --> 00:01:19,260 We're so far behind, hey? 38 00:01:19,300 --> 00:01:20,780 I swear. 39 00:01:20,820 --> 00:01:24,340 And with a massive $250,000 kitchen prize up for grabs... 40 00:01:24,380 --> 00:01:26,340 250K! 41 00:01:26,380 --> 00:01:29,060 ..the stakes in Week One have never been higher. 42 00:01:29,100 --> 00:01:31,460 You win that, you're probably going to win Kitchen Week. 43 00:01:31,500 --> 00:01:32,500 It's a huge deal. 44 00:01:32,540 --> 00:01:34,460 It could mean the difference at auction day 45 00:01:34,500 --> 00:01:36,660 and we are all here, really, for auction day. 46 00:01:36,700 --> 00:01:38,140 (DRAMATIC BURST OF MUSIC) 47 00:01:38,180 --> 00:01:39,620 (BIRDSONG) 48 00:01:39,660 --> 00:01:41,060 (DOG BARKS) 49 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:42,540 (BIRDSONG, SHEEP BAA) 50 00:01:42,580 --> 00:01:44,660 (GENTLE MUSIC) 51 00:01:50,020 --> 00:01:51,740 (PERSON SNORES) 52 00:01:51,780 --> 00:01:53,420 (GENTLE MUSIC) 53 00:01:55,660 --> 00:01:57,580 (ROOSTER CROWS) 54 00:01:59,340 --> 00:02:01,780 MAN: Did you have sweet dreams, Oz? OZ: Nah. 55 00:02:01,820 --> 00:02:03,980 Nah? What's going on? 56 00:02:04,020 --> 00:02:06,180 Omar? (MAN SNORES) 57 00:02:06,220 --> 00:02:08,780 Omar, skip your skincare routine, man. 58 00:02:08,820 --> 00:02:09,820 (LAUGHTER) 59 00:02:09,860 --> 00:02:11,580 It's Waterproof Thursday. 60 00:02:11,620 --> 00:02:14,500 (MAN SNORES) (LAUGHTER) 61 00:02:15,220 --> 00:02:17,180 So, we didn't make Waterproof Wednesday. 62 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:18,460 Very disappointing. 63 00:02:18,500 --> 00:02:20,380 Things happen, man. It's crazy. 64 00:02:20,980 --> 00:02:22,780 # Say my name... # 65 00:02:22,820 --> 00:02:25,780 You said it, Oz, The Block is crazy. 66 00:02:26,620 --> 00:02:29,660 And with none of the teams making Waterproof Wednesday, 67 00:02:29,700 --> 00:02:31,860 today is going to be a big one. 68 00:02:32,660 --> 00:02:34,460 WOMAN: Last night, when I got back from the shops, 69 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:37,100 I thought I would get back and the waterproofing would be done 70 00:02:37,140 --> 00:02:39,980 but the waterproofing wasn't done 71 00:02:40,020 --> 00:02:42,020 so this morning I'm going to get my nail bag on 72 00:02:42,060 --> 00:02:43,260 and help the boys out, 73 00:02:43,300 --> 00:02:44,500 get it done. 74 00:02:44,540 --> 00:02:45,860 MAN: You gotta get out of bed first. 75 00:02:45,900 --> 00:02:46,900 Yeah, I know. 76 00:02:46,940 --> 00:02:49,660 Comfy. It's too hot... cold out there. 77 00:02:49,700 --> 00:02:52,140 I don't want to get out of bed. (CHUCKLES) 78 00:02:54,700 --> 00:02:57,740 Jenny isn't the only one struggling to get going this morning. 79 00:02:58,940 --> 00:03:00,900 Babe, get up, please. It's 8 o'clock. 80 00:03:00,940 --> 00:03:02,540 I need help. It's not a holiday. 81 00:03:02,580 --> 00:03:03,700 Please get up. 82 00:03:03,740 --> 00:03:04,740 I know it's not a holiday. 83 00:03:04,780 --> 00:03:08,220 Well, everyone else is up, babe, and everyone's helping. 84 00:03:09,220 --> 00:03:11,500 8 o'clock. On The Block. 85 00:03:11,540 --> 00:03:13,260 Still in bed, every day. 86 00:03:13,300 --> 00:03:14,820 Every day. Every day. 87 00:03:14,860 --> 00:03:16,740 (WHIMSICAL MUSIC) 88 00:03:18,380 --> 00:03:20,780 While Sarah-Jane can't bring herself 89 00:03:20,820 --> 00:03:24,020 to leave the warmth and safety of her caravan... 90 00:03:25,700 --> 00:03:28,140 ..the rest of The Block is a hive of activity. 91 00:03:28,180 --> 00:03:32,780 # In this world it's just us... # 92 00:03:32,820 --> 00:03:34,020 Hello. 93 00:03:34,060 --> 00:03:35,820 "Do you want to work on The Block today?" 94 00:03:35,860 --> 00:03:37,180 (LAUGHS) 95 00:03:37,220 --> 00:03:40,780 No-one is busier than Ankur and Sharon in house three. 96 00:03:40,820 --> 00:03:43,180 SHARON: (SQUEALS) Good morning! 97 00:03:43,220 --> 00:03:44,540 KEITH: It's Thursday. Yep. 98 00:03:44,580 --> 00:03:46,500 You guys are the only people with a floor down. 99 00:03:46,540 --> 00:03:47,820 ANKUR: Thursday morning, 100 00:03:47,860 --> 00:03:49,500 we are ready to actually get the tiler in 101 00:03:49,540 --> 00:03:51,220 and do some waterproofing. 102 00:03:51,260 --> 00:03:53,340 We need him to put a couple of coats down 103 00:03:53,380 --> 00:03:54,740 and we need that to be done today 104 00:03:54,780 --> 00:03:55,820 so it dries in time 105 00:03:55,860 --> 00:03:57,460 for all the tiles to go down tomorrow. 106 00:03:57,500 --> 00:03:59,340 MAN: We'll be waterproofing this arvo. 107 00:03:59,380 --> 00:04:00,660 Yeah, I think you will be, too. 108 00:04:00,700 --> 00:04:03,860 Ankur and Shaz have designed a moody bathroom, 109 00:04:03,900 --> 00:04:06,340 with a walk-in shower and bath area 110 00:04:06,380 --> 00:04:07,700 lined with dark tiles, 111 00:04:07,740 --> 00:04:10,300 a nib wall to separate their wet area 112 00:04:10,340 --> 00:04:12,260 and lux fixtures throughout. 113 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:16,220 And while these reno rookies have the least amount of experience, 114 00:04:16,260 --> 00:04:18,180 they're currently ahead of the pack. 115 00:04:18,740 --> 00:04:20,900 There is a reason why we are in front 116 00:04:20,940 --> 00:04:22,660 and it is their Velux. 117 00:04:22,700 --> 00:04:25,060 We chose not to have one. 118 00:04:25,580 --> 00:04:28,700 While Velux skylights are a hot commodity on The Block, 119 00:04:28,740 --> 00:04:33,020 the downside is that teams have to give up access to their bathroom 120 00:04:33,060 --> 00:04:35,820 for several hours while they're installed. 121 00:04:35,860 --> 00:04:39,020 If you knew it was going to cost you from actually finishing or not... 122 00:04:39,060 --> 00:04:40,060 MAN: It's a short week. 123 00:04:40,100 --> 00:04:42,260 We had bad weather to start the week. 124 00:04:42,300 --> 00:04:44,580 It would have been too costly to try and put it in, so... 125 00:04:44,620 --> 00:04:47,100 I think it's wise. I think it's wise. 126 00:04:47,140 --> 00:04:49,500 Just because we can have it doesn't mean we should have it. 127 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:51,460 We'll still get enough light... Yeah. 128 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:52,540 ..in there. 129 00:04:52,580 --> 00:04:53,820 It's just that putting it in, 130 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:56,300 it's going to take literally eight hours of time 131 00:04:56,340 --> 00:04:58,380 where no other trade can work 132 00:04:58,420 --> 00:04:59,860 so, I mean, that's not going to happen. 133 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:01,180 Mm. 134 00:05:01,220 --> 00:05:02,820 (TENSE MUSIC) 135 00:05:05,260 --> 00:05:07,420 After a rough day yesterday, 136 00:05:07,460 --> 00:05:10,460 Tom is stressing about the progress of his bathroom. 137 00:05:10,500 --> 00:05:12,860 TOM: I've been asking since 8:00 for Keith. 138 00:05:12,900 --> 00:05:15,140 This happened yesterday. It's 9:00. 139 00:05:15,180 --> 00:05:17,620 I need Keith. I need to get the floor down. 140 00:05:17,660 --> 00:05:19,780 Goodbye. I've got (BLEEP) to do. 141 00:05:20,820 --> 00:05:23,020 Completing a bathroom in only a week 142 00:05:23,060 --> 00:05:25,660 means all of our teams are under the pump 143 00:05:25,700 --> 00:05:27,620 but parents Tom and Sarah-Jane 144 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:31,860 are dealing with the added stress of missing their baby daughter Cleo 145 00:05:31,900 --> 00:05:34,100 on a very special day. 146 00:05:34,580 --> 00:05:37,020 Yes, it's our daughter's first birthday today. 147 00:05:37,060 --> 00:05:39,860 I can't even hear him talk about it. (CHUCKLES) 148 00:05:41,540 --> 00:05:43,180 Are you having a cucumber? 149 00:05:43,220 --> 00:05:45,020 Cleo's our daughter. 150 00:05:45,060 --> 00:05:47,340 She's everything you could ask for. 151 00:05:47,380 --> 00:05:48,500 # Ooh... # 152 00:05:48,540 --> 00:05:51,020 I think you don't know love till you have a kid. 153 00:05:51,820 --> 00:05:52,820 (DRAMATIC BURST OF MUSIC) 154 00:05:52,860 --> 00:05:54,700 Like, it's just, it's a whole other level of love, 155 00:05:54,740 --> 00:05:55,780 like, having your kid, I think. 156 00:05:55,820 --> 00:05:56,820 It's so nice. 157 00:05:56,860 --> 00:05:59,020 Oh, that's funny because I love you on the exact same level. 158 00:05:59,700 --> 00:06:01,020 Broom, broom, broom. 159 00:06:01,060 --> 00:06:03,500 Leaving Cleo for three months 160 00:06:03,540 --> 00:06:05,700 is just going to be, like, the hardest thing. 161 00:06:07,580 --> 00:06:09,860 I'm going to go in my corner and cry for a little bit now. 162 00:06:09,900 --> 00:06:11,180 (CHUCKLES) 163 00:06:11,820 --> 00:06:15,100 I would have liked to have, um, like, woken up with her, 164 00:06:15,140 --> 00:06:16,900 and, like, put a little party hat on her 165 00:06:16,940 --> 00:06:18,860 and blew, like, you know... (IMITATES PARTY HORN) 166 00:06:18,900 --> 00:06:21,100 You know those things? (IMITATES PARTY HORN) 167 00:06:21,140 --> 00:06:23,500 (PARTY HORN SOUND) Yeah, it sucks. Yeah. 168 00:06:23,540 --> 00:06:24,860 (TEARY) Hey. 169 00:06:26,060 --> 00:06:27,340 Oh, nothing. 170 00:06:29,460 --> 00:06:32,700 (SOBS) I'm just upset about Cleo 171 00:06:32,740 --> 00:06:35,580 'cause it's Cleo's birthday and I just feel sh... 172 00:06:36,300 --> 00:06:37,780 I just feel (BLEEP). 173 00:06:39,060 --> 00:06:40,660 People are gonna watch this show 174 00:06:40,700 --> 00:06:43,220 and just be like, "HAll that girl does in House One 175 00:06:43,260 --> 00:06:44,660 "is cry over her daughter." 176 00:06:44,700 --> 00:06:46,940 Cry, swear, cry. (LAUGHS) I know. 177 00:06:51,420 --> 00:06:52,420 (LAUGHS) 178 00:06:54,020 --> 00:06:55,020 Yeah. 179 00:06:55,060 --> 00:06:58,060 Whatever was happening today, I just wanted it to be done by 4:00 180 00:06:58,100 --> 00:06:59,820 because we had a little... 181 00:06:59,860 --> 00:07:02,460 We had, like, literally 4 to 6 to see her before she goes to bed. 182 00:07:03,140 --> 00:07:06,140 And if they want any hope of making that deadline, 183 00:07:06,180 --> 00:07:08,940 they need everything to run smoothly today. 184 00:07:08,980 --> 00:07:11,860 Just waiting on this floor inspection needed today, so... 185 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:14,460 Keithy. 186 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:15,940 Tommy. 187 00:07:15,980 --> 00:07:17,140 Hey, Keith. 188 00:07:17,180 --> 00:07:20,220 Ready for your inspection? Yeah, hope so. 189 00:07:20,260 --> 00:07:22,300 You're getting really stressed. I can see it... 190 00:07:22,340 --> 00:07:23,580 Yeah, I am. ..which is fair enough. 191 00:07:23,620 --> 00:07:24,620 I can tell. 192 00:07:24,660 --> 00:07:26,660 Oh, just we've done so much hard work and it's like... 193 00:07:26,700 --> 00:07:27,860 I know, I know. 194 00:07:27,900 --> 00:07:29,740 ..ten steps forward, 15 back. 195 00:07:29,780 --> 00:07:31,900 Literally, any time Keith comes into our house, 196 00:07:31,940 --> 00:07:35,100 like, as much as I like him, I just, like, die. 197 00:07:35,140 --> 00:07:36,260 Like, my butthole is... 198 00:07:36,300 --> 00:07:37,820 It's like you hear 'The Terminator' music. 199 00:07:37,860 --> 00:07:39,260 Yeah. (HUMS 'THE TERMINATOR' MUSIC) 200 00:07:39,300 --> 00:07:40,900 Like, the whole time I am just holding my breath. 201 00:07:40,940 --> 00:07:42,300 Like, "Oh, my God, what are you gonna say, 202 00:07:42,340 --> 00:07:43,500 "what are you gonna say?" 203 00:07:43,540 --> 00:07:45,500 What we had to do was shoot these down. 204 00:07:46,100 --> 00:07:47,260 Put these in. Yep. 205 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,300 You just never know what he's going to say 206 00:07:49,340 --> 00:07:50,860 to ruin your whole day. 207 00:07:50,900 --> 00:07:52,260 Every minute is crucial... Yeah. 208 00:07:52,300 --> 00:07:53,580 ..and he's hard enough to get 209 00:07:53,620 --> 00:07:54,940 and if he's not happy with something 210 00:07:54,980 --> 00:07:56,300 you just know he's gone in his buggy... 211 00:07:56,340 --> 00:07:58,260 And he's gone. ..and then it's like... 212 00:07:58,300 --> 00:08:00,100 You may not seem him for two hours. ..another hour. 213 00:08:01,100 --> 00:08:03,060 You're about to smile. Trying to give you a tick. 214 00:08:03,100 --> 00:08:05,260 Oh! Come here! Alright, buddy? 215 00:08:05,300 --> 00:08:06,500 Thanks, Keith. 216 00:08:06,540 --> 00:08:08,140 It's like when you're constipated for four days 217 00:08:08,180 --> 00:08:09,740 and you just do that big poo, that's how I feel. 218 00:08:09,780 --> 00:08:10,780 Yeah. 219 00:08:10,820 --> 00:08:11,980 I'm like so constipated. 220 00:08:12,020 --> 00:08:14,220 He walks out and I'm like, "Oh, thank God, I can do a poo." 221 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,700 Like, you know? (LAUGHS) 222 00:08:15,740 --> 00:08:17,220 It's stressful. 223 00:08:18,460 --> 00:08:20,220 Over in house two, 224 00:08:20,260 --> 00:08:24,340 our newest team Rachel and Ryan are still settling into Block life. 225 00:08:25,020 --> 00:08:26,300 Coffee! 226 00:08:26,340 --> 00:08:27,620 It's hot. 227 00:08:27,660 --> 00:08:28,740 That's yours. 228 00:08:28,780 --> 00:08:29,940 How is everyone? 229 00:08:29,980 --> 00:08:33,700 We haven't been able to plan anything yet. 230 00:08:33,740 --> 00:08:36,420 You know, we were planning different things. 231 00:08:36,460 --> 00:08:38,580 Like, this week, I was taking the kids to dancing 232 00:08:38,620 --> 00:08:41,500 and, you know, swimming and things like that 233 00:08:41,540 --> 00:08:43,100 and I need to plan a house. 234 00:08:44,220 --> 00:08:47,260 That planning includes a contemporary look in their bathroom, 235 00:08:47,300 --> 00:08:48,740 floor-to-ceiling tiles, 236 00:08:48,780 --> 00:08:52,820 a large bath, double vanity and huge walk-in double shower. 237 00:08:54,540 --> 00:08:58,780 But yesterday, they found out their plans did not meet regulations. 238 00:08:59,740 --> 00:09:00,740 MAN: So, your shower row 239 00:09:00,780 --> 00:09:03,300 is basically will be, roughly, what, say, here? 240 00:09:03,340 --> 00:09:05,380 Yeah. Front of the shower rows. 241 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:06,420 Yep. 242 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:08,940 The rule is if you want to have a wet area with an open shower, 243 00:09:08,980 --> 00:09:13,980 you have to have a 1500 mil radius inside your wet area. 244 00:09:14,020 --> 00:09:16,900 We're way off. God. (LAUGHS) 245 00:09:16,940 --> 00:09:19,220 (MANIACAL LAUGH) 246 00:09:19,900 --> 00:09:23,700 A quick fix was should we just throw a door on it, 247 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:24,940 we close the wet area off 248 00:09:24,980 --> 00:09:26,900 and we keep cracking on with the build. 249 00:09:26,940 --> 00:09:29,340 I'll go tell Rach. I'll go ask Rach. 250 00:09:29,380 --> 00:09:31,460 That wasn't ever an option for us. 251 00:09:31,500 --> 00:09:33,180 To have a built-in shower screen 252 00:09:33,220 --> 00:09:37,100 was going completely against the aesthetic of our design. 253 00:09:37,700 --> 00:09:40,300 So, with Rachel not willing to compromise her design, 254 00:09:40,340 --> 00:09:44,340 they instead decided to make some major alterations to the floor 255 00:09:44,380 --> 00:09:46,740 so the water will flow back to the drain, 256 00:09:46,780 --> 00:09:49,020 not outside onto the floor. 257 00:09:49,620 --> 00:09:54,020 We basically had to restructure the floor joists 258 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:57,420 to allow for the correct floor fall. 259 00:09:58,540 --> 00:10:01,420 And now Keith has come by to check out their progress. 260 00:10:01,460 --> 00:10:03,740 Morning, Ryan. Hey, mate, how are you? 261 00:10:03,780 --> 00:10:05,300 Good, how are you? Fantastic. 262 00:10:05,340 --> 00:10:06,580 We've gotta play down the flooring, 263 00:10:06,620 --> 00:10:08,260 so we're sticking with the fixed panels. 264 00:10:08,300 --> 00:10:09,780 We're not going with the door. Yeah. 265 00:10:09,820 --> 00:10:11,260 So, we obviously, we've gotta meet... 266 00:10:11,300 --> 00:10:12,380 You're gonna alter your floor? 267 00:10:12,420 --> 00:10:14,580 We're gonna alter the floor to meet that 1500 code. 268 00:10:14,620 --> 00:10:16,700 Yep. So we'll make it work. 269 00:10:16,740 --> 00:10:17,740 OK. Alright? 270 00:10:17,780 --> 00:10:19,660 PRODUCER: Is Bathroom Week what you thought it would be? 271 00:10:19,700 --> 00:10:20,980 Is it harder, easier? 272 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:24,740 It's the project management side is crucial. 273 00:10:24,780 --> 00:10:26,260 If everything lines up 274 00:10:26,300 --> 00:10:29,580 and you have everyone available when you need them 275 00:10:29,620 --> 00:10:30,740 you can deliver. 276 00:10:31,660 --> 00:10:33,340 While house two are back on track, 277 00:10:33,380 --> 00:10:34,620 over at house four, 278 00:10:34,660 --> 00:10:36,660 Dylan and Jenny's bathroom plans 279 00:10:36,700 --> 00:10:40,500 are about to get tripped up by the same regulations. 280 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:43,460 JENNY: We wanted to have a big walk-in shower. 281 00:10:43,500 --> 00:10:45,020 I think that looks really awesome. 282 00:10:45,060 --> 00:10:48,260 DYLAN: Yeah. Aidan popped round and ran through the shower. 283 00:10:48,300 --> 00:10:49,660 Screen's set up. 284 00:10:49,700 --> 00:10:50,740 Aidan. Hey. 285 00:10:50,780 --> 00:10:52,660 Dylan. How you going? Hey. I'm Jenny, nice to meet you. 286 00:10:52,700 --> 00:10:54,940 We just set up with your shower and your shower screen. 287 00:10:54,980 --> 00:10:56,420 We have a walk-in shower. 288 00:10:56,460 --> 00:10:58,220 You can't have a walk-in shower 289 00:10:58,260 --> 00:11:03,420 if you don't have the right floor in your bathroom to facilitate it. 290 00:11:03,460 --> 00:11:04,940 Oh, what? What? 291 00:11:05,660 --> 00:11:08,540 You've got a shower in the corner. Yeah. 292 00:11:08,580 --> 00:11:09,900 I know what you're saying. Yeah. Right? 293 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:11,340 Yeah. With a showerhead. 294 00:11:11,380 --> 00:11:13,100 At 1500... 295 00:11:14,180 --> 00:11:15,500 There is that thorn. 296 00:11:15,540 --> 00:11:17,940 You need to make sure you've got floor to your waste 297 00:11:17,980 --> 00:11:20,300 or you put a shower screen in to block in. 298 00:11:20,340 --> 00:11:22,060 Yeah. Gosh, it's (BLEEP). 299 00:11:22,100 --> 00:11:23,780 So, if we wanted a walk-in shower, 300 00:11:23,820 --> 00:11:25,660 the whole floor had to have fall in it 301 00:11:25,700 --> 00:11:29,020 so it's not as just, it's not as simple as what we did. 302 00:11:29,860 --> 00:11:31,260 You can do what you wanna do 303 00:11:31,300 --> 00:11:33,100 but you've got to just design the room for it. 304 00:11:33,140 --> 00:11:35,340 We would have if someone came and told us, 305 00:11:35,380 --> 00:11:37,260 "Bathroom Week, this is what you've gotta do," 306 00:11:37,300 --> 00:11:38,380 that's what we would have done. 307 00:11:38,420 --> 00:11:39,660 But that's part of it. We didn't know. 308 00:11:39,700 --> 00:11:41,420 But that's part of what the show's about, right? 309 00:11:41,460 --> 00:11:42,460 I know. 310 00:11:42,500 --> 00:11:44,500 The show's about you guys project managing your build here. 311 00:11:44,540 --> 00:11:45,780 We're putting (BLEEP) up anyways. 312 00:11:45,820 --> 00:11:48,340 It's too hard to turn it into a walk-in shower now. 313 00:11:48,380 --> 00:11:49,420 Now I know. 314 00:11:49,460 --> 00:11:50,940 Put the effort you've gone into now 315 00:11:50,980 --> 00:11:53,740 into making what you can do as good as you can. 316 00:11:53,780 --> 00:11:54,780 Yeah. Right? 317 00:11:54,820 --> 00:11:56,780 If we did that, we wouldn't be able to finish. 318 00:11:56,820 --> 00:11:58,220 Yeah, it's a full-on change. Yeah. 319 00:11:59,020 --> 00:12:02,300 So, for Jenny and Dylan's bathroom to meet code, 320 00:12:02,340 --> 00:12:04,700 they'll now need to add a door to the shower, 321 00:12:04,740 --> 00:12:06,020 enclosing the space. 322 00:12:06,060 --> 00:12:08,420 They will also include a clawfoot bath, 323 00:12:08,460 --> 00:12:09,860 with a double vanity 324 00:12:09,900 --> 00:12:12,660 and a large window overlooking the beautiful view. 325 00:12:12,700 --> 00:12:15,500 I'm just spewing that we can't have a walk-in shower now. 326 00:12:16,620 --> 00:12:18,820 Yet all good. Play on. It will still look nice. 327 00:12:18,860 --> 00:12:20,700 Yeah. We'll make it work. 328 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:22,700 Yeah. I just feel like this is such a lovely bathroom 329 00:12:22,740 --> 00:12:24,420 and it needs a walk-in shower but what do you do? 330 00:12:25,420 --> 00:12:28,060 It's a big design feature that we wanted to have. 331 00:12:28,100 --> 00:12:29,940 Yeah. It's just when you have something in your head... 332 00:12:29,980 --> 00:12:31,580 I just hate, like, things changing 333 00:12:31,620 --> 00:12:32,980 but I feel like it's The Block 334 00:12:33,020 --> 00:12:34,820 so I'm going to have to get used to that. (LAUGHS) 335 00:12:34,860 --> 00:12:37,940 I wouldn't think we'd have to do a bloody open-door show on The Block 336 00:12:37,980 --> 00:12:40,220 but here we are, so, yeah, love that. 337 00:12:42,620 --> 00:12:43,740 Coming up... 338 00:12:43,780 --> 00:12:45,460 ANKUR: There was a point that we were in a good spot. 339 00:12:45,500 --> 00:12:46,580 Stuff was going well. 340 00:12:46,620 --> 00:12:48,820 From that point on, everything just went downhill. 341 00:12:48,860 --> 00:12:53,820 ..reno rookies Ankur and Shaz suffer a massive setback. 342 00:12:53,860 --> 00:12:55,300 Your waterproofer... Yeah? 343 00:12:55,340 --> 00:12:57,220 ..is priming the floor with mud. 344 00:12:57,260 --> 00:12:59,780 That worries me a lot. We just need to finish the room. 345 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:02,420 Yeah. And pray that it gets done properly. 346 00:13:02,460 --> 00:13:04,220 And later... Hi! 347 00:13:04,260 --> 00:13:05,860 Hi, Shelley! Come here. Come here. 348 00:13:05,900 --> 00:13:09,620 ..a visit from Shelley and I shakes Rachel and Ryan's confidence. 349 00:13:09,660 --> 00:13:11,420 Keep going with this because you can't change it now, 350 00:13:11,460 --> 00:13:14,020 and it's fine and the judges may love it. 351 00:13:14,060 --> 00:13:16,220 I don't think... I'm not feeling very confident now. 352 00:13:16,260 --> 00:13:17,940 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 353 00:13:22,808 --> 00:13:24,288 (RAIN PATTERS) 354 00:13:24,328 --> 00:13:26,008 MAN: Ah, it's raining. 355 00:13:26,848 --> 00:13:28,328 How convenient. 356 00:13:28,368 --> 00:13:30,008 Another setback. 357 00:13:30,048 --> 00:13:32,288 First week on The Block has been a challenging one 358 00:13:32,328 --> 00:13:33,888 for most of our teams. 359 00:13:33,928 --> 00:13:35,688 It's all good. I'm tired. 360 00:13:35,728 --> 00:13:36,768 Are you tired? 361 00:13:36,808 --> 00:13:37,848 And I don't blame them 362 00:13:37,888 --> 00:13:39,608 because we've all kicked off our reno 363 00:13:39,648 --> 00:13:42,088 with one of the hardest rooms in the house. 364 00:13:42,128 --> 00:13:45,368 And while my bathroom is coming along great... 365 00:13:45,408 --> 00:13:48,248 MAN: It's looking fantastic. Waterproof Wednesday, too easy. 366 00:13:48,288 --> 00:13:50,248 We're well ahead of everybody else, that's the main thing. 367 00:13:50,288 --> 00:13:51,648 MAN: We're leading. (LAUGHS) 368 00:13:51,688 --> 00:13:53,128 ..the Blockheads are struggling. 369 00:13:53,168 --> 00:13:54,968 MAN: Bathroom Week is massive. 370 00:13:55,008 --> 00:13:57,728 We've been thrown literally in the deep end. 371 00:13:57,768 --> 00:14:00,208 We're trying to find our feet as we're going. 372 00:14:00,248 --> 00:14:01,448 (BIRDSONG) 373 00:14:01,488 --> 00:14:05,008 Omar and Oz have big plans for their bathroom. 374 00:14:05,048 --> 00:14:06,248 # There's a boy... # 375 00:14:06,288 --> 00:14:08,888 It will include a spacious shower and bath area 376 00:14:08,928 --> 00:14:12,808 and an intricate herringbone tile pattern-lining the walls. 377 00:14:13,848 --> 00:14:15,128 With so much still to do, 378 00:14:15,168 --> 00:14:18,208 the last thing the boys can afford to hear is this. 379 00:14:18,248 --> 00:14:19,968 I reckon they're gonna have to come up. 380 00:14:20,008 --> 00:14:21,488 (DRAMATIC BURST OF MUSIC) 381 00:14:22,088 --> 00:14:23,288 These sheets. 382 00:14:23,328 --> 00:14:24,368 Keith came. 383 00:14:24,408 --> 00:14:26,648 The floor's a little bit staggered next to the shower side 384 00:14:26,688 --> 00:14:29,288 so he told us that we had to pull off some sheets 385 00:14:29,328 --> 00:14:31,528 and redo that again as well. 386 00:14:31,568 --> 00:14:34,808 See how you've got it here, right, that's flush. 387 00:14:35,648 --> 00:14:38,408 But then as we go along this line, the gap increases. 388 00:14:39,848 --> 00:14:43,088 That's got to be a dead straight line through there. 389 00:14:44,168 --> 00:14:46,808 And I think it's physically impossible to do it 390 00:14:46,848 --> 00:14:49,168 without lifting these sheets up and starting again. 391 00:14:49,928 --> 00:14:51,248 Alright, done. 392 00:14:51,288 --> 00:14:52,808 MAN: We'll give you a perfect line, Keith. 393 00:14:52,848 --> 00:14:53,928 Thank you. 394 00:14:53,968 --> 00:14:55,368 As long as you're happy, I'm happy. 395 00:14:56,128 --> 00:14:57,888 I can't be happy, you be sad. 396 00:14:57,928 --> 00:14:59,688 Done. 397 00:14:59,728 --> 00:15:01,248 You're welcome, buddy. 398 00:15:01,288 --> 00:15:02,488 Thanks for coming by. 399 00:15:03,848 --> 00:15:06,728 That was very disappointing. That was very disappointing. 400 00:15:07,808 --> 00:15:09,688 We're going to be waterproofing on Friday. 401 00:15:10,448 --> 00:15:11,808 It is what it is. 402 00:15:11,848 --> 00:15:13,648 It just has to be done, to be honest. 403 00:15:13,688 --> 00:15:15,208 We're so far behind, hey? 404 00:15:15,248 --> 00:15:16,688 I swear. 405 00:15:18,968 --> 00:15:20,528 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 406 00:15:23,608 --> 00:15:26,488 Along with the many challenges of building their bathrooms, 407 00:15:26,528 --> 00:15:29,448 the Blockheads have also been up against some terrible weather 408 00:15:29,488 --> 00:15:30,528 this week. 409 00:15:30,568 --> 00:15:31,768 How good's the mud? 410 00:15:31,808 --> 00:15:34,608 Oh, mate, it's like rock-hard now. It's like frozen. 411 00:15:34,648 --> 00:15:38,408 This has got to be the muddiest Block we've ever had. 412 00:15:39,208 --> 00:15:41,808 So, to keep everyone safe in these conditions, 413 00:15:41,848 --> 00:15:44,408 I've called a very important meeting. 414 00:15:44,448 --> 00:15:46,648 Morning, everyone. ALL: Morning. 415 00:15:46,688 --> 00:15:50,528 We've just got a few things we want to talk about and reinforce. 416 00:15:50,568 --> 00:15:53,248 Can you guys make sure you've got a shovel or a scraper 417 00:15:53,288 --> 00:15:54,728 or something by your front door 418 00:15:54,768 --> 00:15:57,328 and keep going over your steps? 419 00:15:57,368 --> 00:15:59,568 It's to try and get the slop down. 420 00:15:59,608 --> 00:16:01,328 And rubbish. 421 00:16:01,368 --> 00:16:04,088 Our lovely Bingo recycling centre is down here. 422 00:16:04,128 --> 00:16:05,528 We need to make sure 423 00:16:05,568 --> 00:16:07,928 we're getting everything down to the recycling centre. 424 00:16:08,808 --> 00:16:10,288 Alright, thanks, Aido. 425 00:16:10,328 --> 00:16:11,408 I want to have a chat to you, 426 00:16:11,448 --> 00:16:14,128 a quick chat about our site and safety. 427 00:16:15,208 --> 00:16:16,808 On your phones, 428 00:16:16,848 --> 00:16:21,568 you will find a handy tool called iAuditor from SafetyCulture 429 00:16:21,608 --> 00:16:23,488 and if anybody on site 430 00:16:23,528 --> 00:16:25,808 sees something that they feel is dangerous, 431 00:16:25,848 --> 00:16:28,488 they can communicate that through this app 432 00:16:28,528 --> 00:16:29,728 and send it to all. 433 00:16:29,768 --> 00:16:30,928 It's really important 434 00:16:30,968 --> 00:16:35,448 that you guys participate in the safety of this site. 435 00:16:36,208 --> 00:16:38,128 With the tyranny of distance on this site - 436 00:16:38,168 --> 00:16:40,768 we're across, you know, 60, 70-odd acres - 437 00:16:40,808 --> 00:16:43,888 being able to communicate through an easy system like that 438 00:16:43,928 --> 00:16:45,368 is going to be really important. 439 00:16:45,928 --> 00:16:47,768 Righto, get back to work. 440 00:16:47,808 --> 00:16:51,568 Hey, by the way, $260,000 up for grabs. 441 00:16:51,608 --> 00:16:53,128 Yeah. Dress well. 442 00:16:53,168 --> 00:16:56,368 # If you're looking for me Baby... # 443 00:16:56,408 --> 00:16:58,648 Now that I've got site safety in order, 444 00:16:58,688 --> 00:17:00,648 the Blockheads can get back into it 445 00:17:00,688 --> 00:17:04,728 but it seems like these bathrooms are finally starting to take shape. 446 00:17:04,768 --> 00:17:07,128 MAN: How are you travelling, Dyl? DYLAN: Yeah, good. 447 00:17:07,168 --> 00:17:09,368 So, waterproofing tonight. 448 00:17:09,408 --> 00:17:12,008 Tiling, first thing. Yep. 449 00:17:12,048 --> 00:17:14,608 PRODUCER: Are you gonna make waterproof Thursday at this rate? 450 00:17:14,648 --> 00:17:16,528 Yeah, we'll make waterproof Thur... We have to. 451 00:17:16,568 --> 00:17:18,808 Yeah, well, if you don't make waterproof Thursday 452 00:17:18,848 --> 00:17:21,288 you're not finishing the bathroom... Yeah. 453 00:17:21,328 --> 00:17:22,448 ..so push through, get it done. 454 00:17:22,488 --> 00:17:23,768 It has to be done. 455 00:17:23,808 --> 00:17:25,248 (SIGHS) 456 00:17:25,288 --> 00:17:26,968 Getting there. 457 00:17:27,008 --> 00:17:28,968 We're getting there. 458 00:17:29,008 --> 00:17:31,248 MAN: Go ahead, guys. ANKUR AND SHARON: Thank you. 459 00:17:31,288 --> 00:17:34,448 So you can now finish your whole bathroom off, basically. 460 00:17:34,488 --> 00:17:36,808 SHARON: Yay! ANKUR: Thanks, mate. That's unreal. 461 00:17:37,568 --> 00:17:38,568 Yes. 462 00:17:38,608 --> 00:17:41,768 Even Omar and Oz in house five are making progress. 463 00:17:41,808 --> 00:17:44,128 MAN: How close to waterproofing are you boys? 464 00:17:44,728 --> 00:17:46,128 About four sheets. (CHUCKLES) 465 00:17:46,168 --> 00:17:48,168 Very close to waterproof. About four sheets. 466 00:17:48,208 --> 00:17:49,208 Four sheets away. 467 00:17:49,248 --> 00:17:50,808 If we get that done and all approved 468 00:17:50,848 --> 00:17:52,728 we'll be laying our tiles tomorrow morning. 469 00:17:53,968 --> 00:17:55,528 And in house one, 470 00:17:55,568 --> 00:17:58,688 Tom and Sarah-Jane have been going hammer and tongs all day 471 00:17:58,728 --> 00:18:01,048 because they're hoping to take the afternoon off 472 00:18:01,088 --> 00:18:04,008 to see their baby daughter Cleo for her birthday. 473 00:18:04,048 --> 00:18:05,808 SARAH-JANE: It's a tough day. 474 00:18:05,848 --> 00:18:08,048 We had, like, literally 4:00 till 6:00 to see her 475 00:18:08,088 --> 00:18:11,968 so I was just like, yeah, doing anything that was required 476 00:18:12,008 --> 00:18:14,088 to make sure we were out of here at 4:00. 477 00:18:15,408 --> 00:18:18,808 Tom and Sarah-Jane are planning a contemporary country bathroom, 478 00:18:18,848 --> 00:18:21,168 a large bath, a double vanity 479 00:18:21,208 --> 00:18:22,888 and a big walk-in shower. 480 00:18:22,928 --> 00:18:24,848 At least, that was the plan. 481 00:18:24,888 --> 00:18:28,888 Last night we got told that you need a 1500 mil arc, 482 00:18:28,928 --> 00:18:31,328 so the end of your shower screen 483 00:18:31,368 --> 00:18:34,328 must be 1500 past the end of your shower head, 484 00:18:34,368 --> 00:18:37,888 which means our shower screen didn't comply. 485 00:18:37,928 --> 00:18:39,648 Pretty big stuff-up. 486 00:18:40,328 --> 00:18:43,888 So the solution is to change to a shower screen with a door. 487 00:18:43,928 --> 00:18:46,528 It seems straightforward enough, right? 488 00:18:46,568 --> 00:18:49,608 The original team that we had booked to do our shower screen 489 00:18:49,648 --> 00:18:50,728 could not accommodate us... 490 00:18:50,768 --> 00:18:52,848 They couldn't. ..with a panel. 491 00:18:52,888 --> 00:18:55,328 In 48 hours, they couldn't do it, which is fair enough. 492 00:18:55,368 --> 00:18:57,728 I wouldn't be able to do it either. 493 00:18:57,768 --> 00:19:00,128 We're after a shower screen yesterday. 494 00:19:00,168 --> 00:19:03,768 Mate, we've rang a good 10 to 20 companies. 495 00:19:03,808 --> 00:19:07,448 Told you're the man to ring for emergency shower screen. 496 00:19:07,488 --> 00:19:11,928 We are in desperate, desperate need of a shower screen. 497 00:19:11,968 --> 00:19:13,968 MAN ON PHONE: I don't know if I'll be able to do it, Tom. 498 00:19:14,008 --> 00:19:15,128 Oh, really? 499 00:19:15,168 --> 00:19:19,488 We are looking for a shower screen desperately. 500 00:19:19,528 --> 00:19:20,528 (PHONE RINGS) 501 00:19:20,568 --> 00:19:21,848 They pretty much said, 502 00:19:21,888 --> 00:19:24,688 "If you'd got the order in midday yesterday," 503 00:19:24,728 --> 00:19:26,808 they could have helped us, 504 00:19:26,848 --> 00:19:30,168 but, anyway, I'll just have to keep trying. 505 00:19:30,848 --> 00:19:33,448 MAN ON PHONE: So, let's start with what's the height. 506 00:19:33,488 --> 00:19:35,048 What's the height, Tom? 507 00:19:35,088 --> 00:19:38,888 Um, the height will be around 2400. 508 00:19:38,928 --> 00:19:40,208 Can't help ya. 509 00:19:40,248 --> 00:19:43,808 What can you help us with? 2m. 510 00:19:45,688 --> 00:19:48,728 And can you provide us with a door as well? 511 00:19:48,768 --> 00:19:50,128 Yep. 512 00:19:50,168 --> 00:19:53,808 I'll get everything you need, mate. Sit at 2m-high opening. 513 00:19:53,848 --> 00:19:55,208 Within 48 hours, 514 00:19:55,248 --> 00:19:58,008 we're getting a custom shower screen supplied and installed. 515 00:19:58,048 --> 00:19:59,888 Have you got brushed brass? 516 00:19:59,928 --> 00:20:04,288 I have brushed brass as well, mate. Oh, you legend. 517 00:20:04,328 --> 00:20:05,968 The stars are aligning. 518 00:20:06,888 --> 00:20:08,928 So, with that problem solved, 519 00:20:08,968 --> 00:20:11,568 Sarah-Jane now needs to get her plaster inspected. 520 00:20:11,608 --> 00:20:12,848 I'm going to go get Keith 521 00:20:12,888 --> 00:20:15,488 because my daughter is going to be at the pub in 15 minutes 522 00:20:15,528 --> 00:20:17,048 and I want to be there to meet her 523 00:20:17,088 --> 00:20:20,648 but I need Keith to sign off this because he leaves at 6:00 524 00:20:20,688 --> 00:20:22,368 and we're not gonna be back from the pub by 6:00, 525 00:20:22,408 --> 00:20:24,568 so I need to go get him, sign off the plastering 526 00:20:24,608 --> 00:20:27,448 and then we can leave and go see Cleo for her first birthday. 527 00:20:29,568 --> 00:20:32,048 Can you tell Tom where I'm going? 528 00:20:32,088 --> 00:20:34,328 I'm really looking forward to seeing her. 529 00:20:34,368 --> 00:20:37,408 Sarah-Jane, she'll blow up in a ball of tears 530 00:20:37,448 --> 00:20:39,488 and Gisborne will flood again. 531 00:20:39,528 --> 00:20:42,008 But it will be really nice to see her. 532 00:20:42,048 --> 00:20:44,008 I miss her a lot, so... 533 00:20:44,048 --> 00:20:45,448 Hopefully she remembers us. 534 00:20:45,488 --> 00:20:47,408 I've got the man. 535 00:20:48,368 --> 00:20:50,648 The man, the myth, the legend that is Keith. 536 00:20:52,008 --> 00:20:54,768 'Cause I only want to go in there to hear if there is an issue. 537 00:20:55,528 --> 00:20:57,128 KEITH: Plaster is beautiful. 538 00:20:57,168 --> 00:20:59,488 That's really good. That's nicely done. 539 00:20:59,528 --> 00:21:01,488 Go ahead, guys. (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 540 00:21:01,528 --> 00:21:02,528 Come on! 541 00:21:03,088 --> 00:21:05,208 I'm coming, baby. (LAUGHS) 542 00:21:06,768 --> 00:21:08,888 Chow mein, guys! 543 00:21:08,928 --> 00:21:10,768 (UPBEAT MUSIC) 544 00:21:16,808 --> 00:21:18,528 (GENTLE MUSIC) 545 00:21:19,648 --> 00:21:21,368 Hey, bubba. 546 00:21:22,128 --> 00:21:23,408 Hey. 547 00:21:24,328 --> 00:21:26,168 Cleo. Hi. 548 00:21:29,128 --> 00:21:30,768 (CHUCKLES) 549 00:21:31,888 --> 00:21:34,328 Hello. Hi, bubba. 550 00:21:34,368 --> 00:21:36,768 Happy birthday. 551 00:21:37,448 --> 00:21:38,848 Happy birthday. 552 00:21:40,368 --> 00:21:43,208 Oh, it was so good to see Cleo. She literally... 553 00:21:43,248 --> 00:21:45,328 She was, like, shocked. She was like this. 554 00:21:45,368 --> 00:21:47,368 She was shocked and then it just turned into big smiles 555 00:21:47,408 --> 00:21:49,928 and I picked her up and she had a grin ear to ear. 556 00:21:49,968 --> 00:21:51,448 Yeah. It was a really nice feeling. 557 00:21:51,488 --> 00:21:53,448 She just looked so big. It was nice to have, like... 558 00:21:54,928 --> 00:21:56,568 ..a moment away from... Yeah. 559 00:21:56,608 --> 00:21:57,608 ..Block reality. 560 00:21:57,648 --> 00:21:59,808 It didn't feel like we were on The Block for those two hours. 561 00:21:59,848 --> 00:22:01,568 It just felt like we were out for dinner as a family 562 00:22:01,608 --> 00:22:03,208 and it was just like... Yeah, it was good. 563 00:22:03,248 --> 00:22:04,928 It was so nice. 564 00:22:04,968 --> 00:22:07,288 Oh, cuddle. 565 00:22:07,328 --> 00:22:09,528 Mummy misses you so much. 566 00:22:09,568 --> 00:22:11,248 We're doing this for her. Like, so... 567 00:22:11,288 --> 00:22:13,168 We're doing it for us as a family. Yeah. 568 00:22:13,208 --> 00:22:14,968 We miss you. 569 00:22:15,008 --> 00:22:16,168 (CHUCKLES) 570 00:22:16,208 --> 00:22:18,248 If it means that Tom doesn't have to work the weekends 571 00:22:18,288 --> 00:22:20,288 because we have a little bit of extra money on our mortgage 572 00:22:20,328 --> 00:22:22,488 then that's two extra days that he gets to spend with me and Cleo. 573 00:22:22,528 --> 00:22:23,528 Yeah. 574 00:22:23,568 --> 00:22:26,488 (ALL SING) # Happy birthday to you. # 575 00:22:26,528 --> 00:22:28,248 Life goes too quick... Yeah. 576 00:22:28,288 --> 00:22:30,048 ..and this really gives you the opportunity 577 00:22:30,088 --> 00:22:34,248 to have a life outside of The Block once it's over, I reckon. 578 00:22:34,288 --> 00:22:36,048 She loves it. 579 00:22:37,528 --> 00:22:38,968 (LAUGHS) 580 00:22:39,008 --> 00:22:41,888 MAN: That's it, Cleo. (LAUGHTER) 581 00:22:43,728 --> 00:22:45,048 (DOOR SHUTS) 582 00:22:45,088 --> 00:22:46,408 (BIRDSONG, DOG BARKS) 583 00:22:49,068 --> 00:22:51,068 (SERENE MUSIC) 584 00:23:03,428 --> 00:23:05,028 (ROOSTER CROWS) 585 00:23:05,068 --> 00:23:07,068 WOMAN: So much serenity. 586 00:23:07,908 --> 00:23:09,228 Oh! 587 00:23:10,628 --> 00:23:12,268 SCOTT: It's early Friday morning on The Block. 588 00:23:12,308 --> 00:23:14,388 The good news is, after a long night, 589 00:23:14,428 --> 00:23:17,388 all teams have now waterproofed their bathrooms. 590 00:23:18,468 --> 00:23:20,028 Ugh. 591 00:23:20,068 --> 00:23:21,828 It was a really, really long night for us 592 00:23:21,868 --> 00:23:23,908 but we finally got there. 593 00:23:23,948 --> 00:23:26,828 2:04 and we just finished the waterproof. 594 00:23:27,748 --> 00:23:30,228 MAN: It was a great relief, honestly, 595 00:23:30,268 --> 00:23:31,868 so we're back on top here. 596 00:23:31,908 --> 00:23:33,828 We have the tiler for hopefully a day 597 00:23:33,868 --> 00:23:35,988 and we'll be fitting off on Saturday. 598 00:23:37,188 --> 00:23:41,148 While in house five, Omar and Oz have made up for lost time, 599 00:23:41,188 --> 00:23:43,028 over in house three, 600 00:23:43,068 --> 00:23:44,468 a few hiccups last night 601 00:23:44,508 --> 00:23:48,188 have meant Ankur and Shaz are no longer ahead of the pack. 602 00:23:48,228 --> 00:23:50,228 SHARON: But I'm not as happy as I was yesterday 603 00:23:50,268 --> 00:23:51,988 because I was like, "Wa-hey, we're going to be OK," 604 00:23:52,028 --> 00:23:53,068 and now we're not OK. 605 00:23:53,108 --> 00:23:54,108 ANKUR: It's really strange 606 00:23:54,148 --> 00:23:55,228 because there was a point 607 00:23:55,268 --> 00:23:57,868 we effectively thought that we were in a good spot. 608 00:23:57,908 --> 00:23:59,628 Like, stuff was going well. 609 00:23:59,668 --> 00:24:02,148 And from that point on, everything just went downhill. 610 00:24:02,188 --> 00:24:03,828 Ankur! Hey, Keithy. 611 00:24:03,868 --> 00:24:05,588 Your waterproofer... Yep. 612 00:24:05,628 --> 00:24:07,948 ..is priming the floor with mud. 613 00:24:08,428 --> 00:24:09,428 OK. 614 00:24:09,468 --> 00:24:11,908 That worries me a lot. Alright. I'll clean it up now. 615 00:24:11,948 --> 00:24:13,908 So, Keith basically took me aside and said, 616 00:24:13,948 --> 00:24:16,468 "Listen, mate, that's like very, very obvious stuff 617 00:24:16,508 --> 00:24:17,708 "that needs to be done. 618 00:24:17,748 --> 00:24:20,828 "I don't know why he's rushed that and just missed it." 619 00:24:20,868 --> 00:24:22,868 And the situation went from bad to worse 620 00:24:22,908 --> 00:24:25,948 when the same waterproofer left site later that night 621 00:24:25,988 --> 00:24:27,788 without finishing the job. 622 00:24:27,828 --> 00:24:29,188 This is not ideal. 623 00:24:29,228 --> 00:24:31,268 He left us in the lurch. 624 00:24:31,308 --> 00:24:33,468 He wanted to go home, he didn't want to be there, 625 00:24:33,508 --> 00:24:34,588 so he left. 626 00:24:34,628 --> 00:24:35,628 My builder wasn't here 627 00:24:35,668 --> 00:24:37,628 and he said, "Can you show me the job?" 628 00:24:38,148 --> 00:24:39,628 Video called him, showed him the job 629 00:24:39,668 --> 00:24:40,988 and he's really upset with the work 630 00:24:41,028 --> 00:24:42,428 and he said it's not to standard 631 00:24:42,468 --> 00:24:44,388 and he's worried that we're not going to get ticked off. 632 00:24:44,948 --> 00:24:48,708 I, in a massive distress, called his boss... 633 00:24:48,748 --> 00:24:51,148 His boss, to come back. ..to bring the waterproofer back 634 00:24:51,188 --> 00:24:52,188 and begged him 635 00:24:52,228 --> 00:24:54,828 and, after a bit of an awkward confrontation, 636 00:24:54,868 --> 00:24:56,148 he said that the same tiler 637 00:24:56,188 --> 00:24:58,988 was going to come back at 1:30 in the morning 638 00:24:59,028 --> 00:25:00,668 so you can imagine how awkward that was 639 00:25:00,708 --> 00:25:02,988 because he never wanted to be there in the first place. 640 00:25:03,028 --> 00:25:04,748 And we had to watch him with the eagle eyes 641 00:25:04,788 --> 00:25:06,348 and make sure the waterproofing was done 642 00:25:06,388 --> 00:25:08,388 to the standard that The Block requires. 643 00:25:08,428 --> 00:25:11,508 But he did, and he nailed it, so all's well that ends well. 644 00:25:11,548 --> 00:25:12,548 Whatever. 645 00:25:15,468 --> 00:25:18,788 It's going to be a big day but, like, with waterproofing done, 646 00:25:18,828 --> 00:25:22,268 we've just gotta get the final inspection over the line. 647 00:25:22,308 --> 00:25:24,468 MAN: It's looking very good at first inspection. 648 00:25:24,508 --> 00:25:25,908 Once that happens, 649 00:25:25,948 --> 00:25:27,508 then it's going to be very, very busy 650 00:25:27,548 --> 00:25:29,028 but it can be achieved. 651 00:25:29,068 --> 00:25:30,748 It's good, guys. Happy with that. 652 00:25:30,788 --> 00:25:32,188 Perfect, thanks, mate. Very good. 653 00:25:32,228 --> 00:25:33,948 There's a lot to do, isn't there? 654 00:25:33,988 --> 00:25:36,268 Yeah, absolutely. So, fingers crossed. 655 00:25:36,308 --> 00:25:40,708 We just need to finish the room and pray that it gets done properly. 656 00:25:40,748 --> 00:25:43,268 So the reno rookies have lost their lead... 657 00:25:44,348 --> 00:25:47,868 ..and it doesn't look like they'll be getting it back any time soon. 658 00:25:47,908 --> 00:25:50,828 RACHEL: Have you guys got under-floor heating booked in? 659 00:25:50,868 --> 00:25:52,628 Yeah. What time is yours booked in for? 660 00:25:52,668 --> 00:25:53,708 Ours was supposed to be first 661 00:25:53,748 --> 00:25:56,628 but some dickheads cut the line and now we're like second or third. 662 00:25:56,668 --> 00:25:58,748 Dickheads, as in our friends in the show, 663 00:25:58,788 --> 00:25:59,788 other contestants. 664 00:25:59,828 --> 00:26:01,828 Absolutely! I don't how they do that. 665 00:26:01,868 --> 00:26:02,868 I called every day, 666 00:26:02,908 --> 00:26:04,468 making sure we're first, sure we're first, 667 00:26:04,508 --> 00:26:06,508 and then all of a sudden, they're in someone else's house. 668 00:26:07,668 --> 00:26:10,108 And that someone else's house is... 669 00:26:10,148 --> 00:26:12,348 WOMAN: We were going like third in the ranking 670 00:26:12,388 --> 00:26:13,388 and then the tiler was like, 671 00:26:13,428 --> 00:26:15,748 "No, no, no, we need to get the tiling down." 672 00:26:15,788 --> 00:26:19,028 Last night I called the under-floor heating guys 673 00:26:19,068 --> 00:26:20,748 and just said, "What can I do for you, 674 00:26:20,788 --> 00:26:22,708 "like, so you can come earlier?" 675 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,828 And he said, "You can buy me some Cruisers." 676 00:26:24,868 --> 00:26:26,908 WOMAN: Jenny's good. She bribed them. 677 00:26:26,948 --> 00:26:29,268 Yeah, she bribed them with a slab of Cruisers 678 00:26:29,308 --> 00:26:30,868 to come first at 6:00. 679 00:26:30,908 --> 00:26:32,188 Good on her. She is good. I know. 680 00:26:32,228 --> 00:26:34,228 Oh, listen, I respect the hustle 681 00:26:34,268 --> 00:26:36,508 and I was like, "Touche, bitch, touche, 682 00:26:36,548 --> 00:26:38,668 "I'll be on the Cruisers next week." 683 00:26:38,708 --> 00:26:40,628 I love everybody but, like... 684 00:26:41,828 --> 00:26:44,348 ..it was a processing order. 685 00:26:44,388 --> 00:26:46,108 Thanks heaps, boys. MAN: No problem. 686 00:26:46,148 --> 00:26:48,148 Enjoy the Cruisers. (LAUGHS) 687 00:26:50,188 --> 00:26:54,988 # Take me down Into your paradise... # 688 00:26:55,668 --> 00:26:57,988 PRODUCER: Where are you at the start of Friday? 689 00:26:58,028 --> 00:27:01,108 MAN: So, Thursday night, we ducked off to dinner to see Cleo. 690 00:27:01,148 --> 00:27:02,188 WOMAN: For Cleo's birthday. 691 00:27:02,228 --> 00:27:04,068 Got the wall sign-off done. 692 00:27:04,108 --> 00:27:05,788 Membrane went down. 693 00:27:05,828 --> 00:27:07,548 We left our plasterers there 694 00:27:07,588 --> 00:27:09,828 to finish sheeting the whole room 695 00:27:09,868 --> 00:27:12,628 and get a phone call off Mick, our builder, 696 00:27:12,668 --> 00:27:15,468 who has told us that our plasterers have quit. 697 00:27:15,508 --> 00:27:16,508 Yeah. 698 00:27:16,548 --> 00:27:17,708 They said The Block's not for them. 699 00:27:17,748 --> 00:27:20,908 And they didn't put the cornices up and they won't be back tomorrow. 700 00:27:20,948 --> 00:27:22,708 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 701 00:27:23,828 --> 00:27:25,188 (ROOSTER CROWS) 702 00:27:25,228 --> 00:27:27,908 We got onto the boys from Hipages, 703 00:27:27,948 --> 00:27:29,748 who were unbelievable. 704 00:27:29,788 --> 00:27:34,188 They came in at 7:00 in the morning and did all our cornice 705 00:27:34,228 --> 00:27:35,228 and our ceiling rows. 706 00:27:35,268 --> 00:27:36,468 It looks unbelievable. 707 00:27:36,508 --> 00:27:37,668 It's all ready for paint 708 00:27:37,708 --> 00:27:40,028 so thanks to Hipages, we're back on track. 709 00:27:40,068 --> 00:27:42,148 It looks good, mate. Awesome. 710 00:27:42,188 --> 00:27:43,468 Thanks, Alex. 711 00:27:43,508 --> 00:27:44,948 My name's James. James. 712 00:27:44,988 --> 00:27:46,988 Now everything can be tiled. 713 00:27:47,028 --> 00:27:48,268 Yep. 714 00:27:48,308 --> 00:27:50,108 So, the boys have been there all day. 715 00:27:50,148 --> 00:27:51,308 All day. All night. 716 00:27:51,348 --> 00:27:52,708 Tile, tile, tile. 717 00:27:53,748 --> 00:27:56,948 SHARON: So, that's the feature wall. The white marble one. 718 00:27:56,988 --> 00:28:00,428 In house three, Shaz is busy making plans with her tiler. 719 00:28:00,468 --> 00:28:04,468 I think we pick the best ones and put them where it's visible. 720 00:28:04,508 --> 00:28:09,068 And while, as an actor and lawyer, Shaz is used to relying on her voice, 721 00:28:09,108 --> 00:28:12,788 it seems the stress of week one on The Block is taking its toll. 722 00:28:12,828 --> 00:28:14,388 PRODUCER: Sharon, are you losing your voice? 723 00:28:14,428 --> 00:28:18,028 Yes, and I think all my trades and everybody I know on The Block 724 00:28:18,068 --> 00:28:19,828 is happy about it. (LAUGHS) 725 00:28:19,868 --> 00:28:24,268 So let's see how long it takes Shaz to answer one simple question. 726 00:28:24,308 --> 00:28:26,068 Getting a bit croaky there. Are you losing your voice? 727 00:28:26,108 --> 00:28:27,108 Yeah, I am. 728 00:28:27,148 --> 00:28:30,708 The guys, the guys will be happy to hear that I'm losing my voice 729 00:28:30,748 --> 00:28:33,268 because that means I won't be talking as much on site. 730 00:28:33,308 --> 00:28:34,668 I'll be out of their hair since, like... 731 00:28:34,708 --> 00:28:36,228 If you were here you'd be so annoyed. 732 00:28:36,268 --> 00:28:38,148 I feel guilty that I'm not hands on deck 733 00:28:38,188 --> 00:28:40,348 and, like, cleaning and helping and being available. 734 00:28:40,388 --> 00:28:43,308 I've got a few things for the house, but also a little heater. 735 00:28:43,348 --> 00:28:44,588 Um, that's my plan. 736 00:28:44,628 --> 00:28:47,468 But first week in, it's really hard to know where everything is, 737 00:28:47,508 --> 00:28:49,628 and we're getting new information as we go, 738 00:28:49,668 --> 00:28:51,428 so we have to adapt and roll with it. 739 00:28:51,468 --> 00:28:53,108 But that long explanation then 740 00:28:53,148 --> 00:28:54,788 is a good example of how you're losing your voice. 741 00:28:54,828 --> 00:28:56,228 Yeah, I know. 742 00:28:57,108 --> 00:28:58,188 Because this year 743 00:28:58,228 --> 00:29:01,388 each house on The Block sits on a whopping 10 acres, 744 00:29:01,428 --> 00:29:03,428 I'm doing things a little differently 745 00:29:03,468 --> 00:29:05,468 and letting each house start working on their landscaping 746 00:29:05,508 --> 00:29:07,268 from week one. 747 00:29:07,308 --> 00:29:09,668 MAN: We want fountains. 748 00:29:09,708 --> 00:29:11,868 We want stuff for kids, families. 749 00:29:11,908 --> 00:29:14,308 We've got a swimming pool. 750 00:29:14,348 --> 00:29:15,748 A nice front gate. 751 00:29:15,788 --> 00:29:19,468 What else? Lots of oak trees. Japanese maples. 752 00:29:19,508 --> 00:29:21,588 WOMAN: Landscaping ideas. 753 00:29:21,628 --> 00:29:23,668 MAN: We're thinking wine vineyard. 754 00:29:23,708 --> 00:29:25,508 Oh! 755 00:29:28,268 --> 00:29:29,788 How quickly can we drink it? 756 00:29:29,828 --> 00:29:30,908 (LAUGHTER) 757 00:29:30,948 --> 00:29:34,028 And any big ideas are going to need big money 758 00:29:34,068 --> 00:29:36,988 so they need to start saving now. 759 00:29:37,028 --> 00:29:39,508 Yeah, so I had a phone call with Nick from Suncorp. 760 00:29:39,548 --> 00:29:40,548 Really well. 761 00:29:40,588 --> 00:29:42,148 I'm excited to get this sub-account set up 762 00:29:42,188 --> 00:29:45,588 because I need to start putting money away for my landscaping. 763 00:29:45,628 --> 00:29:47,548 MAN ON VIDEO PHONE: Have you got your phone with you, 764 00:29:47,588 --> 00:29:49,028 with the Suncorp app on it? 765 00:29:49,068 --> 00:29:50,468 I sure do. 766 00:29:50,508 --> 00:29:51,908 So, my plan moving forward 767 00:29:51,948 --> 00:29:54,988 is to just take a chunk out of our budget every week 768 00:29:55,028 --> 00:29:57,588 and put some aside into the landscaping 769 00:29:57,628 --> 00:29:58,628 so it's gone 770 00:29:58,668 --> 00:30:01,108 and we can work with what we've got left in our main account. 771 00:30:01,148 --> 00:30:03,508 You want to choose your sub-account from there. 772 00:30:03,548 --> 00:30:05,228 No problem. So we can open it that way. 773 00:30:05,268 --> 00:30:06,268 Yep. 774 00:30:06,308 --> 00:30:07,428 It was done in two minutes 775 00:30:07,468 --> 00:30:11,548 and now I've got a gorgeous little account that says 'Landscaping', 776 00:30:11,588 --> 00:30:14,028 which we'll start filling up with some coin. 777 00:30:14,068 --> 00:30:16,148 Great. That's it. Yeah. 778 00:30:16,188 --> 00:30:18,348 That's so easy! 779 00:30:18,388 --> 00:30:20,628 Landscaping, here we come. 780 00:30:21,908 --> 00:30:23,348 So, as far as we are aware, 781 00:30:23,388 --> 00:30:25,748 for budget for this week, it's $18,000, 782 00:30:25,788 --> 00:30:27,828 so we're probably up to about 34. 783 00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:29,508 (BOTH LAUGH) 784 00:30:30,508 --> 00:30:33,788 So, actually... I bloody hope not, hon. 785 00:30:33,828 --> 00:30:35,188 Coming up... 786 00:30:35,228 --> 00:30:36,988 Keep going with this 'cause you can't change it now. 787 00:30:37,028 --> 00:30:38,028 The judges may love it. 788 00:30:38,068 --> 00:30:39,708 Well, we can't pull the tiles off now. 789 00:30:39,748 --> 00:30:42,268 Are you thinking this tile here coming up all this wall... 790 00:30:42,308 --> 00:30:43,708 That's what it is. ..all the way? 791 00:30:43,748 --> 00:30:44,828 Yep, that's what it is. 792 00:30:44,868 --> 00:30:46,828 Shelley and I throw a spanner in the works. 793 00:30:46,868 --> 00:30:48,068 Do you think it's too dark? 794 00:30:48,108 --> 00:30:49,228 I would say it would be too much. 795 00:30:49,268 --> 00:30:51,828 The judges have referred to bathrooms in the past as prison cells. 796 00:30:51,868 --> 00:30:52,868 OK. OK. 797 00:30:52,908 --> 00:30:54,388 (DOOR CLOSES) 798 00:30:54,428 --> 00:30:55,948 (THUNDER RUMBLES, DOG BARKS) 799 00:30:59,088 --> 00:31:01,368 ('TOM'S DINER' BY ANNEN MAY KANTEREIT AND GIANT ROOK) 800 00:31:05,168 --> 00:31:08,808 SHARON: Hi! Are you from Reece? MAN: That, that I am. 801 00:31:08,848 --> 00:31:10,688 100% delivering happiness. 802 00:31:10,728 --> 00:31:11,808 Back on The Block, 803 00:31:11,848 --> 00:31:14,248 bathroom deliveries are coming in thick and fast. 804 00:31:14,288 --> 00:31:16,128 MAN: What have we got? MAN #2: Just for you, my friend. 805 00:31:16,168 --> 00:31:17,848 Good stuff from Reece, mate. You're too awesome. 806 00:31:17,888 --> 00:31:20,968 (SQUEALS) Those bad boys. 807 00:31:21,008 --> 00:31:22,408 Yes! 808 00:31:22,448 --> 00:31:24,048 It's so pretty. 809 00:31:24,088 --> 00:31:28,008 This basin could win us a $260,000 kitchen 810 00:31:28,048 --> 00:31:31,288 and I think the judges will be obsessed like I am. 811 00:31:32,048 --> 00:31:33,048 One, two, three. 812 00:31:33,088 --> 00:31:36,728 While everyone else is excited to see their brand-new items arriving, 813 00:31:36,768 --> 00:31:40,728 over in house one, Sarah-Jane is in restoration mode. 814 00:31:40,768 --> 00:31:42,248 SARAH-JANE: Wait until I clean this up. 815 00:31:42,288 --> 00:31:44,448 Not one is broken so I'm kind of scared. 816 00:31:44,488 --> 00:31:47,568 I'm really trying to keep the house original 817 00:31:47,608 --> 00:31:49,248 and salvage what I can. 818 00:31:49,288 --> 00:31:52,248 I am using a chandelier that I found, 819 00:31:52,288 --> 00:31:54,928 which is original to the house. 820 00:31:54,968 --> 00:31:57,088 So, it, like, sprays out. 821 00:31:57,128 --> 00:31:58,848 It's like a water head, almost. Yeah, it's awesome. 822 00:31:58,888 --> 00:32:00,128 It looks like a water head, 823 00:32:00,168 --> 00:32:02,048 so it's got these, like, spouts, this, yeah... 824 00:32:02,088 --> 00:32:04,448 Big brass head. Yeah, big brass wires. 825 00:32:04,488 --> 00:32:06,568 That looks like a... (BLOWS AIR THROUGH TEETH) 826 00:32:06,608 --> 00:32:09,048 Like, you know those ladies in the water fountain that go... 827 00:32:09,608 --> 00:32:10,608 Like, yeah. 828 00:32:10,648 --> 00:32:13,008 And then it's got all big long glass water drops. 829 00:32:13,048 --> 00:32:14,328 Glass, which looks like water drops. 830 00:32:14,368 --> 00:32:15,608 So I got two of them. 831 00:32:15,648 --> 00:32:17,128 and I got two other light fixtures, too. 832 00:32:17,168 --> 00:32:18,648 Really lovely ones. 833 00:32:18,688 --> 00:32:19,728 I found them in a box 834 00:32:19,768 --> 00:32:22,048 underneath all the panelling that was in all the rooms. 835 00:32:22,088 --> 00:32:24,968 So, yeah, I'd be silly not to use them. 836 00:32:25,008 --> 00:32:27,448 Yeah, so I feel like it was really fitting for the bathroom. 837 00:32:27,488 --> 00:32:28,488 Really, really happy. 838 00:32:28,528 --> 00:32:31,808 So I'm gonna scrub that up and get that brass shining. 839 00:32:31,848 --> 00:32:34,408 Got my lemons and my bicarb soda. 840 00:32:34,448 --> 00:32:36,968 It should hopefully get the rust off the brass. 841 00:32:37,008 --> 00:32:38,528 That's the plan. 842 00:32:38,568 --> 00:32:40,088 Make a little paste. 843 00:32:40,128 --> 00:32:43,168 That's how we do it in Gisborne. (LAUGHS) 844 00:32:43,208 --> 00:32:45,368 They can't say, "Oh, that doesn't suit the house," 845 00:32:45,408 --> 00:32:48,248 because, guess what, it came with the house, judges. 846 00:32:48,288 --> 00:32:50,008 (UPBEAT JAZZ MUSIC) 847 00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:55,048 # Watcha know about Rolling down in the deep 848 00:32:55,088 --> 00:32:58,528 # When your brain goes numb You can call that mental freeze 849 00:32:58,568 --> 00:32:59,888 # When these people talking much... # 850 00:32:59,928 --> 00:33:01,848 With the mammoth size of this year's Block, 851 00:33:01,888 --> 00:33:04,568 getting around site is a little trickier than usual. 852 00:33:06,048 --> 00:33:08,528 MAN: Yeah, it's level. Nice. 853 00:33:08,568 --> 00:33:10,008 So earlier this week, 854 00:33:10,048 --> 00:33:14,768 Forman Dan went to a lot of trouble to erect a very important landmark. 855 00:33:14,808 --> 00:33:16,688 One of the most important holes 856 00:33:16,728 --> 00:33:18,088 we're drilling right now on The Block 857 00:33:18,128 --> 00:33:20,448 and it is for this pole 858 00:33:20,488 --> 00:33:22,768 which is going to direct everyone to McCafe. 859 00:33:22,808 --> 00:33:24,368 We're going to call it in McCafe pole 860 00:33:24,408 --> 00:33:25,928 so people don't get lost in the morning 861 00:33:25,968 --> 00:33:27,168 when they need their coffee. 862 00:33:27,208 --> 00:33:28,208 Very important. 863 00:33:28,248 --> 00:33:29,568 It needs some concrete. 864 00:33:33,368 --> 00:33:34,608 Beautiful. 865 00:33:34,648 --> 00:33:35,968 Thank you, Holcim. 866 00:33:36,888 --> 00:33:38,128 (BIRDSONG) 867 00:33:38,168 --> 00:33:41,848 And today he's adding the final touches to his masterpiece. 868 00:33:41,888 --> 00:33:45,408 I think McCafe's 12 o'clock. Yours is sort of going to 1 o'clock. 869 00:33:45,448 --> 00:33:46,888 A bit more that way? So come across. 870 00:33:46,928 --> 00:33:48,208 Is that better? 871 00:33:48,248 --> 00:33:50,648 So now seems like the perfect time 872 00:33:50,688 --> 00:33:54,288 to bring in my mate and real estate agent Shelley Craft. 873 00:33:54,328 --> 00:33:56,448 I knew it was going to happen... Hello, Shell. 874 00:33:56,488 --> 00:33:58,888 ..but you have officially lost your mind. 875 00:33:58,928 --> 00:34:00,288 (LAUGHS) I know. 876 00:34:00,328 --> 00:34:01,928 What are you doing? 877 00:34:01,968 --> 00:34:04,528 We're just putting some signposts up so everyone knows where to go. 878 00:34:04,568 --> 00:34:06,848 Oh, my God. Welcome to the... 879 00:34:06,888 --> 00:34:09,408 Craziest idea you have ever had. ..biggest Block ever. 880 00:34:09,448 --> 00:34:10,728 Yeah, the biggest Block ever. 881 00:34:10,768 --> 00:34:11,808 I know we say it every year 882 00:34:11,848 --> 00:34:13,448 but this literally is the biggest Block ever... 883 00:34:13,488 --> 00:34:14,688 This is insane. ..by a mile. 884 00:34:14,728 --> 00:34:16,328 And look at the piles of dirt we've got. 885 00:34:16,368 --> 00:34:17,888 We've got recycling centres. We've got... 886 00:34:17,928 --> 00:34:19,928 There's probably 150 blokes on site, Dan? 887 00:34:19,968 --> 00:34:22,248 At least, I reckon. At least. Maybe 200. 888 00:34:22,288 --> 00:34:26,248 And I tell you what, it's about 2km between houses from 5 to 1, 889 00:34:26,288 --> 00:34:29,128 so I have got Kubota transport for us... 890 00:34:29,168 --> 00:34:30,808 Alright, let's... ..to get us around. 891 00:34:30,848 --> 00:34:31,888 Alright. Let's go. 892 00:34:31,928 --> 00:34:32,928 Shelley. See you, Dan. 893 00:34:32,968 --> 00:34:34,008 What am I in for, Dan? It's big. 894 00:34:34,048 --> 00:34:35,248 What on earth is this joint? 895 00:34:35,288 --> 00:34:36,888 Better put your seatbelt on, Shell. Alright. 896 00:34:38,208 --> 00:34:39,768 (WHISTLES) Come on, Frankie! 897 00:34:39,808 --> 00:34:41,328 Come on. Hup. 898 00:34:41,368 --> 00:34:43,608 Hello, girl. Hello. 899 00:34:45,728 --> 00:34:47,408 OK, let's go. Hey! 900 00:34:47,448 --> 00:34:48,448 Off we go. 901 00:34:48,488 --> 00:34:49,768 Look at this. 902 00:34:50,448 --> 00:34:51,808 Oh, my gosh. 903 00:34:51,848 --> 00:34:53,208 # You know I got it... # 904 00:34:53,248 --> 00:34:56,568 I'm starting Shelley's tour with a sneak peak of my homestead, 905 00:34:56,608 --> 00:34:59,968 including some of the rooms I've already done up. 906 00:35:00,728 --> 00:35:02,168 Shell... Beautiful. 907 00:35:02,208 --> 00:35:05,168 ..1866 this house was built... Beautiful. 908 00:35:05,208 --> 00:35:07,928 ..and the lining boards on the walls are original. 909 00:35:07,968 --> 00:35:09,608 Baltic pine floors. 910 00:35:09,648 --> 00:35:11,888 I've got the McCafe which we put in. 911 00:35:11,928 --> 00:35:12,928 Just for me? 912 00:35:12,968 --> 00:35:15,208 We've been doing a fair bit of work on the front garden and the side. 913 00:35:15,248 --> 00:35:17,368 Well, it is absolutely stunning. 914 00:35:17,408 --> 00:35:19,928 This is what country Victorian living is all about, isn't it? 915 00:35:19,968 --> 00:35:21,048 I think so, too. Yeah. 916 00:35:21,088 --> 00:35:22,088 Let's go. 917 00:35:24,928 --> 00:35:28,488 Next stop on the tour is Tom and Sarah-Jane in house one. 918 00:35:28,528 --> 00:35:29,968 Alright, babe. We'll open the toilet. 919 00:35:30,008 --> 00:35:31,088 No, open the basin, please. 920 00:35:31,128 --> 00:35:33,648 I know what a toilet looks like. I've sat on many. 921 00:35:34,848 --> 00:35:36,128 Hello. 922 00:35:36,168 --> 00:35:38,608 G'day. Meet my friend, Shelley Craft. Hello. 923 00:35:38,648 --> 00:35:40,688 Hi. Come here. 924 00:35:40,728 --> 00:35:42,288 How are you going? I'm so excited. 925 00:35:42,328 --> 00:35:44,048 Nice to meet you. Lovely to meet you. 926 00:35:44,088 --> 00:35:45,528 Sarah-Jane. Hello. 927 00:35:45,568 --> 00:35:46,728 Oh, my gosh. 928 00:35:46,768 --> 00:35:47,888 We met Shelley. 929 00:35:47,928 --> 00:35:49,168 The Shell. Yeah. 930 00:35:49,208 --> 00:35:50,848 I'm been so excited to meet you. 931 00:35:50,888 --> 00:35:52,848 Welcome to The Block. Thanking you. 932 00:35:52,888 --> 00:35:55,128 This is my first house, my first walkaround for the year. 933 00:35:55,168 --> 00:35:56,888 Oh, well, come in. This is so exciting. 934 00:35:56,928 --> 00:35:58,848 # I got my head out the sunroof... # 935 00:35:58,888 --> 00:36:00,448 Tom and Sarah-Jane's bathroom 936 00:36:00,488 --> 00:36:02,208 will include Velux skylights 937 00:36:02,248 --> 00:36:04,728 an enclosed shower with tile feature wall, 938 00:36:04,768 --> 00:36:06,048 and styling pieces 939 00:36:06,088 --> 00:36:09,728 like the chandelier that Sarah-Jane restored earlier today 940 00:36:09,768 --> 00:36:12,488 to complement the original house's heritage. 941 00:36:13,488 --> 00:36:14,768 Wow, OK. 942 00:36:14,808 --> 00:36:15,808 Ooh, I do like the ceiling. 943 00:36:15,848 --> 00:36:19,328 A little bit of a hint to the old house. 944 00:36:19,368 --> 00:36:21,328 Yeah. 945 00:36:21,368 --> 00:36:22,728 How far up are you going with the tiles? 946 00:36:22,768 --> 00:36:24,648 The tiles is just one row above the... 947 00:36:24,688 --> 00:36:26,368 Window. ..window there. 948 00:36:26,408 --> 00:36:27,408 And just be shower, 949 00:36:27,448 --> 00:36:28,888 so we're not going floor-to-ceiling. 950 00:36:28,928 --> 00:36:31,168 That's not period correct, I don't think, floor-to-ceiling. 951 00:36:31,208 --> 00:36:32,688 No, and there's just no need. 952 00:36:32,728 --> 00:36:34,488 You don't have the time and you don't have the budget. 953 00:36:34,528 --> 00:36:36,648 No. Very smart decision-making. 954 00:36:36,688 --> 00:36:39,968 We're doing the VJ panelling, which was in this house originally. 955 00:36:40,008 --> 00:36:41,088 We are doing that... 956 00:36:41,128 --> 00:36:42,968 Up to this height, with a dado rail. 957 00:36:43,008 --> 00:36:44,048 Yes. Yeah. 958 00:36:44,088 --> 00:36:45,768 And then we're doing a dado rail picture frames... 959 00:36:45,808 --> 00:36:47,768 Like I did in the challenge room. ..as features on the wall. 960 00:36:47,808 --> 00:36:49,928 Is this week one week or is this week five for these guys? 961 00:36:49,968 --> 00:36:51,728 Mirrors go within the picture frame. 962 00:36:52,288 --> 00:36:53,448 Lovely. Yes. 963 00:36:54,448 --> 00:36:57,408 This is your main bathroom in the house 964 00:36:57,448 --> 00:37:00,168 and you are setting the scene for the rest of home here, too. 965 00:37:00,208 --> 00:37:04,528 And I hear the prize this week is out of this world. 966 00:37:04,568 --> 00:37:06,128 Huge. Huge! Crazy. 967 00:37:06,168 --> 00:37:07,448 We want to win this week. 968 00:37:07,488 --> 00:37:09,968 To win the $250,000 for the kitchen appliances. 969 00:37:10,008 --> 00:37:13,768 I mean, it could mean the difference at auction day. 970 00:37:13,808 --> 00:37:14,808 Yeah. 971 00:37:14,848 --> 00:37:17,048 And we're all here, really, for auction day. 972 00:37:17,088 --> 00:37:18,088 Yeah. 973 00:37:18,128 --> 00:37:19,368 That's why we're building the house, 974 00:37:19,408 --> 00:37:20,768 so that we can sell it and get the money. 975 00:37:20,808 --> 00:37:21,808 Yeah. 976 00:37:21,848 --> 00:37:23,448 This week is a big deal. Yeah. 977 00:37:23,488 --> 00:37:26,488 Week one and there's more riding on this than I think we've ever had. 978 00:37:26,528 --> 00:37:27,848 I know. It's a huge deal. 979 00:37:27,888 --> 00:37:28,968 If you win that 980 00:37:29,008 --> 00:37:30,408 you're probably gonna win Kitchen Week. 981 00:37:30,448 --> 00:37:31,568 That's right. Yeah. 100%. 982 00:37:31,608 --> 00:37:33,568 And it's been a short week because of the public holiday 983 00:37:33,608 --> 00:37:34,608 and the rain 984 00:37:34,648 --> 00:37:37,008 and this is the week where we're, yeah, we're playing for big stuff. 985 00:37:37,048 --> 00:37:39,848 Shell, $22,000 budget from Suncorp... Yes. 986 00:37:39,888 --> 00:37:42,248 ..but Landscape Week has started this week 987 00:37:42,288 --> 00:37:43,608 and it's going for 12 weeks 988 00:37:43,648 --> 00:37:45,888 and it's up to them to save money out of their budget each week... 989 00:37:45,928 --> 00:37:47,408 Alright. ..to put to outside. 990 00:37:47,448 --> 00:37:49,008 So, how much have you put aside? 991 00:37:49,048 --> 00:37:50,608 So, we're putting five aside. Yes. 992 00:37:50,648 --> 00:37:52,448 This week? That's the plan. 993 00:37:52,488 --> 00:37:54,848 I'm able to save on my plumbing labour. 994 00:37:54,888 --> 00:37:57,088 I married wise. (LAUGHTER) 995 00:37:57,128 --> 00:37:59,928 For 12 weeks of your life, you've done a very good job. 996 00:37:59,968 --> 00:38:03,208 He's finally paying off after seven years. 997 00:38:03,248 --> 00:38:04,488 Honestly. That's right. 998 00:38:04,528 --> 00:38:06,968 That's the way. (LAUGHTER) 999 00:38:07,008 --> 00:38:08,328 Love it. 1000 00:38:08,368 --> 00:38:10,128 The best house one we've ever had, in 2022. 1001 00:38:10,168 --> 00:38:11,768 100%. This is awesome. 1002 00:38:11,808 --> 00:38:13,768 Stop it, guys. (LAUGHTER) 1003 00:38:13,808 --> 00:38:14,808 But you're laughing. 1004 00:38:14,848 --> 00:38:17,648 Meeting Shelley was like the best thing that's ever happened to me. 1005 00:38:17,688 --> 00:38:19,488 Oh, I've got to stop fan-girling. 1006 00:38:19,528 --> 00:38:22,048 Like, I pretty want to call every person I know 1007 00:38:22,088 --> 00:38:23,928 and be like, "Oh, I've just met Shelley." 1008 00:38:23,968 --> 00:38:25,408 (DOOR SHUTS) 1009 00:38:25,448 --> 00:38:27,408 (BIRDSONG, THUNDER RUMBLES, DOG BARKS) 1010 00:38:29,928 --> 00:38:32,208 # And I feel like I just got home... # 1011 00:38:32,248 --> 00:38:34,008 With bathroom reveal fast approaching, 1012 00:38:34,048 --> 00:38:36,928 Shelley has dropped by The Block for her first visit. 1013 00:38:36,968 --> 00:38:39,168 House number two. House number two. 1014 00:38:39,208 --> 00:38:40,208 # Just got home... # 1015 00:38:40,248 --> 00:38:41,608 They're beautiful old houses, though. 1016 00:38:41,648 --> 00:38:43,368 Where did you find these? Oh, all over Australia. 1017 00:38:43,408 --> 00:38:44,848 I love it. Oh. 1018 00:38:46,528 --> 00:38:48,288 Look at this one. 1019 00:38:48,328 --> 00:38:49,848 Hello! 1020 00:38:49,888 --> 00:38:52,448 Shell, this is Joel and Elle's place. 1021 00:38:52,488 --> 00:38:56,568 Oh, gosh, I keep forgetting. No, it's Rachel and Ryan's. 1022 00:38:56,608 --> 00:38:58,448 I never got to meet them. No, you never got to meet them. 1023 00:38:58,488 --> 00:38:59,808 You're lucky. Hello. 1024 00:38:59,848 --> 00:39:01,048 Hello. Ooh. 1025 00:39:01,088 --> 00:39:02,488 Hello. Hi. 1026 00:39:02,528 --> 00:39:04,208 Meet my friend Shelley Craft. 1027 00:39:04,248 --> 00:39:07,048 Hi! How are you doing? Come here. 1028 00:39:07,088 --> 00:39:08,128 Come here. How are you? 1029 00:39:08,168 --> 00:39:10,008 How are ya? Lovely to meet you. 1030 00:39:10,048 --> 00:39:11,768 So nice to meet you. Lovely to meet you. 1031 00:39:11,808 --> 00:39:12,888 Fantastic. 1032 00:39:12,928 --> 00:39:14,448 Ryan has a little crush on Shelley. 1033 00:39:14,488 --> 00:39:16,328 No, I just thought, you know, you see her on TV 1034 00:39:16,368 --> 00:39:20,688 and, like, I feel like everyone's got their little person that they... 1035 00:39:20,728 --> 00:39:22,328 (LAUGHS) I don't have a crush on Shelley. 1036 00:39:22,368 --> 00:39:23,368 It's just like... 1037 00:39:23,408 --> 00:39:25,048 It's alright if you've got a crush on Shelley. 1038 00:39:25,088 --> 00:39:26,568 Shelley is beautiful. I wanted to meet her. 1039 00:39:26,608 --> 00:39:27,768 Yeah, she's beautiful. 1040 00:39:27,808 --> 00:39:29,808 He said, "I can't wait to meet you." 1041 00:39:29,848 --> 00:39:31,728 Not one mention of me, Shell. Oh, come on, no. 1042 00:39:31,768 --> 00:39:34,208 Not one mention. Out of the 200 people on site. 1043 00:39:34,248 --> 00:39:36,208 Alright, I am very touched. Thank you. 1044 00:39:36,248 --> 00:39:37,408 It's lovely to meet you, Shelley. 1045 00:39:37,448 --> 00:39:39,488 Who did you really want to meet coming onto The Block? 1046 00:39:39,528 --> 00:39:41,328 Scotty Cam. Well, there you go. 1047 00:39:41,368 --> 00:39:42,968 Have you got a crush on Scotty Cam? 1048 00:39:43,008 --> 00:39:45,408 A little bit. (LAUGHS) 1049 00:39:45,448 --> 00:39:47,568 I guess you kinda hit the ground running, 1050 00:39:47,608 --> 00:39:49,248 because this is what you do, isn't it? 1051 00:39:49,288 --> 00:39:51,608 Like, bathrooms are your domain. It is. It is. 1052 00:39:51,648 --> 00:39:52,848 So, it's yours to lose? 1053 00:39:52,888 --> 00:39:55,208 It is. No, that's right. (LAUGHS) It is. 1054 00:39:55,248 --> 00:39:58,168 House two's Rachel and Ryan are hoping to wow the judges 1055 00:39:58,208 --> 00:40:01,728 with their massive walk-in shower, two shower heads. 1056 00:40:01,768 --> 00:40:04,768 They're also include a big bath, Velux skylights 1057 00:40:04,808 --> 00:40:06,648 and double timber vanity. 1058 00:40:06,688 --> 00:40:10,528 The other contestants have already had some feedback from our judges, 1059 00:40:10,568 --> 00:40:14,608 very much sticking with that country contemporary vibe here. 1060 00:40:14,648 --> 00:40:17,488 This is looking a little... Very modern. 1061 00:40:17,528 --> 00:40:19,328 Yes, have you got a little bit of a nod to the old house, 1062 00:40:19,368 --> 00:40:21,168 because remembering we are in the old house 1063 00:40:21,208 --> 00:40:23,368 and this sort of stuff is going to be in the new extension 1064 00:40:23,408 --> 00:40:24,808 to the contemporary gear. 1065 00:40:24,848 --> 00:40:28,328 Yeah. So, we are going contemporary but we're going contemporary lodge 1066 00:40:28,368 --> 00:40:31,368 so when you see our soft furnishings, 1067 00:40:31,408 --> 00:40:35,688 I want it to feel very natural, very country. 1068 00:40:35,728 --> 00:40:39,368 From what they can see now, it does probably look modern 1069 00:40:39,408 --> 00:40:41,648 but they haven't seen our finished product 1070 00:40:41,688 --> 00:40:45,608 and I can guarantee you it's not modern. 1071 00:40:46,688 --> 00:40:48,688 Just keep going with this, because you can't change it now, 1072 00:40:48,728 --> 00:40:50,768 and it's fine, and the judges may love it. 1073 00:40:50,808 --> 00:40:51,808 Oh. 1074 00:40:51,848 --> 00:40:53,248 I'm not feeling very confident now. 1075 00:40:53,288 --> 00:40:55,168 No, no, no, Shell and I are very rarely right 1076 00:40:55,208 --> 00:40:56,608 about what the judges say. 1077 00:40:56,648 --> 00:40:58,168 (LAUGHS) That's very true. 1078 00:40:58,208 --> 00:40:59,728 Well, we can't pull the tiles off now. 1079 00:40:59,768 --> 00:41:01,168 (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1080 00:41:02,288 --> 00:41:03,408 You know what's crazy 1081 00:41:03,448 --> 00:41:05,288 is the fact that, what, five days ago 1082 00:41:05,328 --> 00:41:07,128 you were sitting at home on the couch, 1083 00:41:07,168 --> 00:41:08,768 going, "Damn it, we missed out..." Yes. 1084 00:41:08,808 --> 00:41:11,288 ..and now you're about to present a bathroom to the judges on The Block. 1085 00:41:11,328 --> 00:41:14,408 And let me tell you, we did audition, 1086 00:41:14,448 --> 00:41:15,648 we got really far 1087 00:41:15,688 --> 00:41:17,288 and we were so upset that we didn't get on 1088 00:41:17,328 --> 00:41:20,008 and so anything that happens for us, 1089 00:41:20,048 --> 00:41:22,728 like, we're just so happy to be here. 1090 00:41:22,768 --> 00:41:23,968 Yeah, we're grateful to be on. 1091 00:41:24,008 --> 00:41:25,288 You're going to see our best, for sure. 1092 00:41:25,328 --> 00:41:26,528 I can't wait. I can't wait. Good. 1093 00:41:26,568 --> 00:41:27,568 Yeah. See you later on. 1094 00:41:27,608 --> 00:41:28,608 Bye. See you, guys. 1095 00:41:28,648 --> 00:41:30,088 I'm freaking out about this bathroom now. 1096 00:41:30,128 --> 00:41:31,128 I know, so am I. 1097 00:41:31,168 --> 00:41:33,888 I feel like the feedback was a little bit negative. 1098 00:41:33,928 --> 00:41:35,648 Apparently the intel was 1099 00:41:35,688 --> 00:41:39,168 that we've have to go with a country style bathroom 1100 00:41:39,208 --> 00:41:40,648 so I feel like that was kinda like, 1101 00:41:40,688 --> 00:41:42,728 "Yours is modern, we wanted country." 1102 00:41:42,768 --> 00:41:45,248 If we get feedback that it's not country enough 1103 00:41:45,288 --> 00:41:47,968 I am not gonna kick us for it. 1104 00:41:48,008 --> 00:41:51,008 Like, we're doing the best we can on what we've been given, so... 1105 00:41:53,328 --> 00:41:55,888 # Do you come from a land down under 1106 00:41:58,608 --> 00:42:01,968 # Where women glow And men plunder... # 1107 00:42:03,368 --> 00:42:04,448 Righto, Shell. 1108 00:42:04,488 --> 00:42:06,488 I tell you what, it's my first walkaround 1109 00:42:06,528 --> 00:42:08,128 and I am so thankful for the Kubota. 1110 00:42:08,168 --> 00:42:09,168 Yes, the Kubota. (LAUGHS) 1111 00:42:09,208 --> 00:42:11,568 Now, Shell, house three, the biggest house on The Block. 1112 00:42:11,608 --> 00:42:13,328 It's a monster, isn't it? It's a monster. 1113 00:42:13,368 --> 00:42:14,768 There's a lot of work here. But also... 1114 00:42:14,808 --> 00:42:16,128 I know. ..it's the highest. 1115 00:42:16,168 --> 00:42:18,528 And you've got the view there, the view to the Ranges. 1116 00:42:18,568 --> 00:42:19,568 Yeah, yeah. 1117 00:42:19,608 --> 00:42:20,968 It's just a really good outlook. Yeah. 1118 00:42:21,008 --> 00:42:23,448 But I don't know why an accountant and an actress 1119 00:42:23,488 --> 00:42:26,848 who have never painted before chose the biggest house. 1120 00:42:26,888 --> 00:42:28,168 Let's go ask that question, shall we? 1121 00:42:28,208 --> 00:42:29,288 Yes, why not. 1122 00:42:30,048 --> 00:42:31,208 Hello? Hi. 1123 00:42:31,248 --> 00:42:32,248 How are you, Scotty? 1124 00:42:32,288 --> 00:42:34,528 I'm good. Sharon, meet my friend Shelley Craft. 1125 00:42:34,568 --> 00:42:36,048 Hi. Finally! 1126 00:42:36,088 --> 00:42:38,608 How are you? "Oh, finally." Thank you. How are you doing? 1127 00:42:38,648 --> 00:42:40,728 Good, it's nice to be here. Lovely to meet you, too. 1128 00:42:40,768 --> 00:42:41,968 Lovely to meet you, too. 1129 00:42:42,008 --> 00:42:45,968 Sorry, my beard was black and now it's gone grey in five days. 1130 00:42:46,008 --> 00:42:48,128 I've lost my voice and it's week one, 1131 00:42:48,168 --> 00:42:50,688 so the site guys are happy about that, 1132 00:42:50,728 --> 00:42:52,448 so it's alright. 1133 00:42:52,488 --> 00:42:54,288 This is a really ambitious home to choose... 1134 00:42:54,328 --> 00:42:55,328 Yes. 1135 00:42:55,368 --> 00:42:56,768 ..and I heard you had the choice of a couple 1136 00:42:56,808 --> 00:42:58,808 and you went for house three, the biggest house on The Block. 1137 00:42:58,848 --> 00:43:00,688 Go hard or go home, I think. That's it. 1138 00:43:01,408 --> 00:43:03,448 # Can you kiss me more? # 1139 00:43:03,488 --> 00:43:07,128 Ankur and Shaz's bathroom will have a moody feel. 1140 00:43:07,168 --> 00:43:09,808 They're lining the floor and walls with a dark tile 1141 00:43:09,848 --> 00:43:12,768 while separating their wet area with a nib wall 1142 00:43:12,808 --> 00:43:16,248 and they are the only team not to put in skylights this week. 1143 00:43:16,288 --> 00:43:17,608 Now, now, in this room, 1144 00:43:17,648 --> 00:43:20,048 have you got a little bit of a nod to the old house somewhere? 1145 00:43:20,088 --> 00:43:21,088 Skirts or something? 1146 00:43:21,128 --> 00:43:22,368 100%. 1147 00:43:22,408 --> 00:43:24,048 I'm a serious over-thinker 1148 00:43:24,088 --> 00:43:26,048 so I've thought about everything to the hundredth degree, 1149 00:43:26,088 --> 00:43:29,128 like the tile that we chose has got little bits of stone, 1150 00:43:29,168 --> 00:43:33,088 so a big concept of ours is to bring the outside in wherever we can, 1151 00:43:33,128 --> 00:43:34,128 but lux mode, 1152 00:43:34,168 --> 00:43:36,288 hence the marble feature wall there. 1153 00:43:36,328 --> 00:43:38,288 It's a brand-new tile from Beaumont. 1154 00:43:38,328 --> 00:43:39,688 It's that hexagonal shape, 1155 00:43:39,728 --> 00:43:42,448 which is a nod to the era, which is the 1890s. 1156 00:43:42,488 --> 00:43:44,888 We are going to have a rose in the ceiling 1157 00:43:44,928 --> 00:43:47,088 in every room of this house. Right. 1158 00:43:47,128 --> 00:43:49,448 Like, I literally Googled, researched everything. 1159 00:43:49,488 --> 00:43:51,328 So, the roof is going to be painted white 1160 00:43:51,368 --> 00:43:52,368 to brighten it up. 1161 00:43:52,408 --> 00:43:54,648 You'll notice we don't have a Velux and that's on purpose... 1162 00:43:54,688 --> 00:43:56,648 No wonder she's lost her voice. I know. 1163 00:43:56,688 --> 00:43:59,288 (LAUGHTER) No, I still have more to tell you. 1164 00:43:59,328 --> 00:44:01,008 I'm actually asleep with my eyes open. 1165 00:44:01,048 --> 00:44:02,208 (LAUGHTER) 1166 00:44:02,248 --> 00:44:04,248 Scotty basically said that as Shazzy was speaking 1167 00:44:04,288 --> 00:44:05,288 at a million miles an hour, 1168 00:44:05,328 --> 00:44:06,968 that he fell asleep with his eyes open 1169 00:44:07,008 --> 00:44:09,008 but Shelley was actually interested still 1170 00:44:09,048 --> 00:44:10,368 so she helped out. 1171 00:44:11,088 --> 00:44:12,568 It is a small space... OK. 1172 00:44:12,608 --> 00:44:14,368 ..so I would be advising save some budget 1173 00:44:14,408 --> 00:44:15,608 and don't tile all the way. 1174 00:44:15,648 --> 00:44:18,208 Are you thinking this title here coming up all this wall... 1175 00:44:18,248 --> 00:44:19,608 That's what it is. ..all the way? 1176 00:44:19,648 --> 00:44:21,728 Yeah, that's what it is currently as we stand. 1177 00:44:21,768 --> 00:44:23,288 Do you think it's too dark, though, 1178 00:44:23,328 --> 00:44:25,248 like, this wall, this wall, this wall? 1179 00:44:28,248 --> 00:44:30,008 I don't like to answer because... We're never right. 1180 00:44:30,048 --> 00:44:31,448 ..we're never right with the judges. 1181 00:44:31,488 --> 00:44:33,288 But, to me, that seems quite dark and enclosing. 1182 00:44:33,328 --> 00:44:35,088 We're never right. I would say it would be too much. 1183 00:44:35,128 --> 00:44:36,408 Yeah. OK. Alright. 1184 00:44:36,448 --> 00:44:38,888 The judges have referred to bathrooms in the past as prison cells. 1185 00:44:38,928 --> 00:44:40,648 There you go. And crypts, I think. 1186 00:44:40,688 --> 00:44:41,968 OK. OK. 1187 00:44:42,928 --> 00:44:46,968 It's scary that one of the most expensive rooms in your home 1188 00:44:47,008 --> 00:44:49,928 is the first room that you are producing. 1189 00:44:49,968 --> 00:44:52,768 You don't want to be doing a bathroom as your re-do room. 1190 00:44:52,808 --> 00:44:53,808 Yeah. Yeah, no. 1191 00:44:53,848 --> 00:44:55,168 I would say jump on Domain 1192 00:44:55,208 --> 00:44:56,528 and check out what's on sale in the area, 1193 00:44:56,568 --> 00:44:58,328 have a look at what bathrooms they've produced 1194 00:44:58,368 --> 00:44:59,728 and what prices that they are going for 1195 00:44:59,768 --> 00:45:00,768 and do exactly that. 1196 00:45:00,808 --> 00:45:02,608 OK, cool. Thank you for your advice, we appreciate it. 1197 00:45:02,648 --> 00:45:04,288 Don't take my advice. (LAUGHS) Thank you so much. 1198 00:45:04,328 --> 00:45:05,768 And rest that voice, please. Yeah, I will. 1199 00:45:05,808 --> 00:45:07,768 It's one of those things that it could either pay off, 1200 00:45:07,808 --> 00:45:11,728 because, you know, the darker look is very lux and sexy 1201 00:45:11,768 --> 00:45:15,168 or it could, as we've known in Block seasons before, 1202 00:45:15,208 --> 00:45:17,448 look like a... Crypt, which is not ideal. 1203 00:45:17,488 --> 00:45:18,488 ..coffin. 1204 00:45:18,528 --> 00:45:20,008 (DOOR SHUTS) 1205 00:45:20,048 --> 00:45:21,768 (THUNDER RUMBLES, DOG HOWLS) 1206 00:45:29,608 --> 00:45:31,888 Shelley and I are busy doing the rounds, 1207 00:45:31,928 --> 00:45:34,328 checking in on each house's progress 1208 00:45:34,368 --> 00:45:37,848 ahead of the very first room reveal this Sunday night. 1209 00:45:38,328 --> 00:45:41,888 Dylan and Jenny, meet my friend Shelley Craft. 1210 00:45:41,928 --> 00:45:44,288 Hi! Hi. 1211 00:45:44,328 --> 00:45:46,408 Dylan, how are you? Lovely to meet you. 1212 00:45:46,448 --> 00:45:48,048 Hi, mwah. 1213 00:45:48,088 --> 00:45:49,368 Lovely to meet you. 1214 00:45:49,408 --> 00:45:51,248 So, we're talking DJ from the GC. Yeah! 1215 00:45:51,288 --> 00:45:52,328 Is that right? 1216 00:45:52,368 --> 00:45:53,768 I didn't know you were from the Gold Coast. 1217 00:45:53,808 --> 00:45:54,808 They just told me. 1218 00:45:54,848 --> 00:45:56,728 I grew up in Brissy, lived on the Coast for many years, 1219 00:45:56,768 --> 00:45:57,768 now I'm in Byron. 1220 00:45:57,808 --> 00:45:59,608 A couple of Gold Coast chicks. Yeah! 1221 00:45:59,648 --> 00:46:00,648 (LAUGHTER) 1222 00:46:00,688 --> 00:46:03,368 Natural hair. Natural hair. (LAUGHS) 1223 00:46:03,408 --> 00:46:04,768 Welcome to The Block. 1224 00:46:04,808 --> 00:46:05,888 Yes. Thank you. 1225 00:46:05,928 --> 00:46:07,808 Now, Shell, builder, carpenter. 1226 00:46:07,848 --> 00:46:10,288 I'm an apprentice chippy. Yes. 1227 00:46:10,328 --> 00:46:11,528 (LAUGHS) 1228 00:46:11,568 --> 00:46:13,928 The ultimate married couple. I love it. 1229 00:46:13,968 --> 00:46:16,088 And you're working for? Dylan. 1230 00:46:16,128 --> 00:46:17,368 Oh, no. I work for Jen. 1231 00:46:17,408 --> 00:46:18,808 You work for Jen. (LAUGHS) 1232 00:46:18,848 --> 00:46:21,648 At least we've got this straight. Beautiful. 1233 00:46:22,568 --> 00:46:24,888 Dylan and Jenny are bringing contemporary country 1234 00:46:24,928 --> 00:46:26,008 to their bathroom, 1235 00:46:26,048 --> 00:46:29,288 with a clawfoot bath located in front of a big window, 1236 00:46:29,328 --> 00:46:32,488 an enclosed shower area, Velux skylights, 1237 00:46:32,528 --> 00:46:34,368 and gold fixtures throughout. 1238 00:46:35,488 --> 00:46:37,248 I love the size, for a start. Yep. 1239 00:46:37,288 --> 00:46:39,568 I think when we are talking main bathrooms, 1240 00:46:39,608 --> 00:46:41,688 you've gotta get that little bit of extra space 1241 00:46:41,728 --> 00:46:44,208 because, ultimately, you could have two or three kids in here at once... 1242 00:46:44,248 --> 00:46:46,008 Yeah, exactly. ..you know, doing their things. 1243 00:46:46,768 --> 00:46:48,488 Is that the height of your tiles? Yeah. 1244 00:46:48,528 --> 00:46:50,488 Yes, so, we're doing a dado rail all the way around 1245 00:46:50,528 --> 00:46:52,488 and then painting the rest. 1246 00:46:52,528 --> 00:46:55,328 See, the key to this is to have a modern bathroom 1247 00:46:55,368 --> 00:46:56,848 because we're in 2022... Yep. 1248 00:46:56,888 --> 00:46:59,528 ..but you've gotta have a little nod to this house 1249 00:46:59,568 --> 00:47:01,648 and all it takes is a dado rail. 1250 00:47:01,688 --> 00:47:02,688 Yeah. Yeah. 1251 00:47:02,728 --> 00:47:04,728 Cornice is not over-the-top either. No, that's lovely. 1252 00:47:04,768 --> 00:47:06,048 It's just got a nice little nod as well, 1253 00:47:06,088 --> 00:47:08,248 and with your dado rail and a bit of painting, 1254 00:47:08,288 --> 00:47:09,528 it's going to be really... 1255 00:47:09,568 --> 00:47:11,448 This is really good, guys. Well done. 1256 00:47:11,488 --> 00:47:13,688 And I heard this was the house that everyone wanted. 1257 00:47:13,728 --> 00:47:14,728 Yes... Yes? 1258 00:47:14,768 --> 00:47:16,288 ..this is the house that everyone wanted. 1259 00:47:16,328 --> 00:47:17,768 Yeah. Why do you love house four so much? 1260 00:47:17,808 --> 00:47:19,648 It's probably got the biggest balcony in it. 1261 00:47:19,688 --> 00:47:21,048 It wraps around the whole house. 1262 00:47:21,088 --> 00:47:22,168 Yeah, and the views. Yeah. 1263 00:47:22,208 --> 00:47:24,728 Like, once you look out there and you just see... 1264 00:47:24,768 --> 00:47:27,688 Beautiful morning views. It's so nice. 1265 00:47:27,728 --> 00:47:29,728 It really looks good and I love that cornice. 1266 00:47:29,768 --> 00:47:31,688 I love that arch. That's really gonna be a standout. 1267 00:47:31,728 --> 00:47:34,768 But the thing that sort of concerned me as I walked in 1268 00:47:34,808 --> 00:47:36,768 is that you've got a lot to do still. 1269 00:47:36,808 --> 00:47:38,968 You know, you've only got tomorrow. Yep. 1270 00:47:39,008 --> 00:47:41,488 And you're sweet? Yeah, no, we'll be right. 1271 00:47:41,528 --> 00:47:43,488 Yes, we will finish, Scotty. 1272 00:47:43,528 --> 00:47:46,168 Yep, don't you worry, we will not sleep, 1273 00:47:46,208 --> 00:47:47,368 we will get this done. 1274 00:47:48,088 --> 00:47:49,528 # So they say... # 1275 00:47:49,568 --> 00:47:50,768 Now, on days like this, 1276 00:47:50,808 --> 00:47:52,608 you wouldn't want to be anywhere else, would you? 1277 00:47:52,648 --> 00:47:53,648 Back into the buggy, 1278 00:47:53,688 --> 00:47:56,768 and Shelley and I have just got one more team to visit. 1279 00:47:56,808 --> 00:47:58,088 # You do before... # 1280 00:47:58,128 --> 00:48:00,728 This is a Queenslander. Yeah, it's beautiful. 1281 00:48:00,768 --> 00:48:02,768 # Move for me, move for me Ay, ay, ay 1282 00:48:02,808 --> 00:48:04,088 # And when you're done... # 1283 00:48:04,128 --> 00:48:05,608 Hi. Hello. 1284 00:48:05,648 --> 00:48:08,288 Omar and Oz, meet Shelley Craft. Hello. 1285 00:48:08,328 --> 00:48:09,968 How are you? How are you? Lovely to meet you. 1286 00:48:10,008 --> 00:48:11,128 Hi. How are you? 1287 00:48:11,168 --> 00:48:12,808 How are you? Good. How are you? 1288 00:48:12,848 --> 00:48:14,968 It's a nice little surprise. How's your camping trip going? 1289 00:48:15,008 --> 00:48:16,008 Yeah, it's... Yeah? 1290 00:48:16,048 --> 00:48:17,568 ..rough, cold. 1291 00:48:17,608 --> 00:48:19,288 Shelley gave me the goosebumps. 1292 00:48:19,328 --> 00:48:20,808 Honestly, I couldn't talk. 1293 00:48:20,848 --> 00:48:22,408 I'm usually the one that talks a lot. 1294 00:48:22,448 --> 00:48:23,448 I couldn't talk at all. 1295 00:48:23,488 --> 00:48:25,248 He was blushing. I was blushing. I couldn't... 1296 00:48:25,288 --> 00:48:26,528 She's got beautiful blue eyes. 1297 00:48:26,568 --> 00:48:27,688 Amazing. 1298 00:48:27,728 --> 00:48:30,208 It feels good to work hard, doesn't it? 1299 00:48:30,248 --> 00:48:31,288 Yeah, it does. Does it? 1300 00:48:31,328 --> 00:48:32,648 Especially when... Hard yakka. 1301 00:48:32,688 --> 00:48:34,328 When you get a good result, it does, for sure. 1302 00:48:34,368 --> 00:48:35,368 Yes. Yeah. 1303 00:48:35,408 --> 00:48:36,408 Yeah. 1304 00:48:36,448 --> 00:48:37,448 # I'm still feeling... # 1305 00:48:37,488 --> 00:48:39,768 After receiving feedback from the judges 1306 00:48:39,808 --> 00:48:41,768 that their challenge room was too generic 1307 00:48:41,808 --> 00:48:44,168 Omar and Oz have cranked things up a notch 1308 00:48:44,208 --> 00:48:46,128 and are hoping the layout of their bathroom, 1309 00:48:46,168 --> 00:48:49,368 along with herringbone tile walls, VJ panelling 1310 00:48:49,408 --> 00:48:50,848 and patterned floor tiles, 1311 00:48:50,888 --> 00:48:54,088 will bring a little more personality to their room. 1312 00:48:54,128 --> 00:48:55,968 That's busy, hey? Mm. 1313 00:48:56,008 --> 00:48:57,328 It's a busy tile. 1314 00:48:57,368 --> 00:49:00,568 It's very busy and it's very there and it's happening 1315 00:49:00,608 --> 00:49:01,608 but, you know, 1316 00:49:01,648 --> 00:49:03,808 are we only coming to there, then half the room goes to that... 1317 00:49:03,848 --> 00:49:05,848 Yeah, we're doing that. ..and then down to there. 1318 00:49:05,888 --> 00:49:07,408 (TENSE MUSIC) 1319 00:49:08,128 --> 00:49:11,768 You've really chosen some tough tiles to lay, too, haven't you? 1320 00:49:11,808 --> 00:49:13,128 Yeah. Hey, where's... 1321 00:49:13,168 --> 00:49:15,368 Who's your tiler? What's his name? Ben. 1322 00:49:15,408 --> 00:49:17,488 Ben. Is Ben here? Ben, the tiler! 1323 00:49:17,528 --> 00:49:19,088 He's here. Oh, he is here. 1324 00:49:19,128 --> 00:49:20,568 Hey, come in, Ben. Hello, Ben. Scott. 1325 00:49:20,608 --> 00:49:22,408 This is Shelley. Shelley. Lovely to meet you. 1326 00:49:22,448 --> 00:49:23,488 Nice to meet you too. 1327 00:49:23,528 --> 00:49:25,128 Now, mate, what did you think when the boys said, 1328 00:49:25,168 --> 00:49:26,528 "We're going to bring these tiles in here 1329 00:49:26,568 --> 00:49:27,808 and we're gonna herringbone them"? 1330 00:49:27,848 --> 00:49:29,888 I kinda had a mini heart attack. 1331 00:49:29,928 --> 00:49:32,648 Do you reckon you're gonna be able to get this finished by tonight 1332 00:49:32,688 --> 00:49:33,768 with the floor? 1333 00:49:33,808 --> 00:49:35,848 Yeah, definitely. We'll put in the OT for them. 1334 00:49:35,888 --> 00:49:38,568 You're gonna put some OT in, there's no doubt about that. 1335 00:49:38,608 --> 00:49:40,208 Alright, Ben, so you're confident, mate? 1336 00:49:40,248 --> 00:49:41,368 Yeah, we'll get it done. 1337 00:49:41,408 --> 00:49:43,888 Beautiful. We've got the earmuffs on, we've got the kneepads ready to go. 1338 00:49:43,928 --> 00:49:45,968 As soon as youse are out, we're back in. 1339 00:49:46,008 --> 00:49:47,768 Thank you very, very much for your time. 1340 00:49:47,808 --> 00:49:49,208 Well done. Thank you. 1341 00:49:49,248 --> 00:49:51,128 Good on you, mate. Good luck, boys. Come back in, Ben! 1342 00:49:51,168 --> 00:49:52,488 See you. Thank you. 1343 00:49:52,528 --> 00:49:54,728 PRODUCER: So they approved your choices, do you think? 1344 00:49:54,768 --> 00:49:55,768 Yeah, they did. 1345 00:49:55,808 --> 00:49:57,528 I think they did. I think they did, too. 1346 00:49:57,568 --> 00:49:58,888 They loved the tiles. 1347 00:49:59,648 --> 00:50:02,048 But they're excited to see what's going to happen. 1348 00:50:02,088 --> 00:50:04,088 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv 1349 00:50:04,128 --> 00:50:06,128 But they've done... They've cut it in half, 1350 00:50:06,168 --> 00:50:08,848 where half is tiled and half is VJ. 1351 00:50:08,888 --> 00:50:10,568 Yeah. I don't understand. 1352 00:50:10,608 --> 00:50:12,328 No. Nope. 1353 00:50:12,368 --> 00:50:14,048 I'm not looking forward to that feedback. 1354 00:50:14,088 --> 00:50:15,088 No. 1355 00:50:15,128 --> 00:50:16,928 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv 1356 00:50:16,968 --> 00:50:19,248 So this is gonna be the big question mark 1357 00:50:19,288 --> 00:50:21,128 hanging over this season of The Block. 1358 00:50:22,248 --> 00:50:23,728 What does 'country' mean? 1359 00:50:24,928 --> 00:50:27,648 VOICEOVER: Television's biggest 1360 00:50:27,688 --> 00:50:31,208 Sunday night reveals 1361 00:50:31,248 --> 00:50:33,008 are back. 1362 00:50:33,888 --> 00:50:37,288 Style of a whole new level. 1363 00:50:37,328 --> 00:50:38,728 Oh! Glamorous. 1364 00:50:38,768 --> 00:50:40,568 From country heart... 1365 00:50:40,608 --> 00:50:42,888 Yum... (ALL LAUGH) 1366 00:50:42,928 --> 00:50:45,968 How much does it hug you as soon as you walk in? 1367 00:50:46,008 --> 00:50:48,248 ..to sprawling fields of paradise. 1368 00:50:48,288 --> 00:50:49,848 Ooh la la. 1369 00:50:49,888 --> 00:50:53,368 It's just breathtaking. 1370 00:50:53,408 --> 00:50:58,008 And an All Stars with bathroom brilliance. 1371 00:50:58,048 --> 00:51:00,368 This is extraordinary. 1372 00:51:00,408 --> 00:51:05,048 Who will win the $250,000 kitchen? 1373 00:51:05,088 --> 00:51:07,848 This is the biggest prize I've ever given away. 1374 00:51:07,888 --> 00:51:09,168 I just want to get my maths right. 1375 00:51:09,208 --> 00:51:12,448 The first spectacular reveals...