The Block auction descended into chaos on Saturday after a protester stormed the site.
As auctions in the rural Victorian town of Daylesford got underway, an environmental protester named Zac climbed a nearby tree and made wild accusations against the producers.
He slammed the Channel Nine show for offering no benefit to Daylesford.
The activist also claimed locals were snubbed as production opened a sponsored McCafe on site instead of supporting nearby cafes.
At one point, the show’s producers appeared to be talking to the protestor as he sat on the tree.
A woman was later seen joining him on the tree as he spoke through a megaphone.
The Block auction descended into chaos on Saturday after a protester stormed the site
As the auctions in Daylesford got underway, an environmental protester named Zac climbed a nearby tree and made wild accusations against the producers
The five homes that featured on the popular series went to auction on Saturday, with the results to be aired on Sunday night.
Viewers hoping for a surprise appearance from Adrian Portelli at the anticipated Block finale are set to be disappointed.
While hopeful bidders converged on the site in the rural Victorian town, Adrian was more than 800 kilometres away, touching down in Sydney in his private jet.
He made TV history in 2024 when he purchased all five Phillip Island properties on the renovation show for more than $15 million.
Earlier this year, the controversial Block bidder said he would not return, fuelling speculation that the network had shown him the door.
Scott Cam opened up about rumours surrounding Adrian being banned from the show earlier this month.
‘We didn’t ban him; that’s something he [Adrian] said,’ Scott announced on Fox 101.9’s Fifi, Fev and Nick breakfast show.
Scott continued: ‘It’s a public auction, anyone can turn up, we just kindly said, “What do you reckon… you had a good run on the auctions, why don’t we leave it to some families to try and buy the houses”.’
He slammed the Channel Nine show for offering no benefit to Daylesford
The activist also claimed locals were snubbed as production opened a sponsored McCafe on site instead of supporting nearby cafes
At one point, the show’s producers appeared to be talking to the protestor as he sat on the tree
The five homes that featured on the popular series went to auction on Saturday, with the results to be aired on Sunday night
The protestor flashed a peace sign before speaking through a megaphone
He was dressed casually in jeans and a black jacket as he stormed the site
Ahead of the anticipated auction, Block stars gave their thoughts on Adrian’s auction absence to Daily Mail and Nine’s recent Upfronts event.
Emma and Ben appeared to have differing opinions on the situation, with Ben saying: ‘I don’t think he’s coming, which is a shame for everyone.’
Emma, however, had a different take, interjecting with: ‘I think it’s great – it opens up the door for others.’
It was a similar sentiment shared by Robby and Mat, who welcomed a more open auction field.
‘It opens the door for bigger and better players,’ Mat said.
Sonny and Alicia, meanwhile, took a more laissez-faire approach to the situation.
‘They’ve just asked to keep it open for everybody,’ Alicia said.
‘He’ll do whatever he wants and I’m sure he’d be welcomed if he came.’
Sonny added: ‘If he was to show up and buy someone’s house, so be it.’
