The Block 2022

The Block is back for more stunning home renovations and for the first time ever we are in the country for ...

But that's not only thing rocking The Block with one couple set to walk-off the show completely for the first time in history. Despite Scotty's advice Sharon heads off to a farm in search of timber off-cuts and reveals a hidden talent for driving a forklift. This requires them to makeover a bedroom in 48 hours with a budget of only $5,000 and the help of tradies from hipages. As for Joel and Elle, they're looking far from the country for their bedroom inspiration and doing a coastal cool style. But that's not the only problem, the timber beams on the ceiling are 30mm short. Over in House 4, Ankur and Sharon are having a reno fail of their own. I don't know about the rough rusticy [wood]. You do that in a man cave by the pizza oven, but not in the bedroom," he advises. They're going for a modern farmhouse look with green and white walls. The question I've got for you guys is simple, have you got what it takes? The only problem is, the plaster hasn't been sanded yet. "So now what we want to see is what you guys can do over the next 12 weeks with 10 acres. He's arrived three months early to get a few rooms ready.

With 14 series in Melbourne, The Block has done pretty much everything, so it's time for something completely different in 2022.

Ankur and Sharon feel House No.4 is their dream house and they are determined to win the challenge so they can choose that. Everyone is so excited, and they all run to their respective houses and get on with the job. Scotty asks her, ‘did she listen,’ and there are the first tears on The Block. Joel and Elle are very excited with 40 hours to go. Tom is a plumber and Sarah Jane is a social worker. Next to arrive are Bondi influencers Joel and Elle. Joel played football for the Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney, while Elle is a global fashion and beauty influencer. They will be delivering a guest bedroom for the judges and have 64 hours to do so. Our next arrival is actor and lawyer Sharon, and her husband Ankur. Sharon was a star on Neighbours for four and a half years, while Ankur is an accountant. Sarah Jane remarks that Sharon, dressed all in red, looks like she is going to the Cox Plate. Scotty then introduces Dylan and Jenny from the Gold Coast. The engaged couple have been together for five years. He had a three-month head start and what Scotty has done so far is incredible. They will be off the grid.

For starters, this season will take place not in an urban setting but against the rural backdrop of Victoria's Macedon Ranges.

It’s extraordinary to see that, from go to whoa … we do that often enough on The Block in suburban environments, but we’re [usually] starting with a built form. We believe that most Australians are very conscious of sustainability now, so we just wanted to try and showcase some of the real leading-edge technologies that are available within this series.” It is, I believe, having watched it unfold before my very eyes … the future of building.” All windows and doors are triple-glazed, and window frames are made from fully-recyclable PVC (thanks to Aluplast). And the products you use to build it all come from fully sustainable sources. In a spicy twist, host Scott Cam will be renovating his own home alongside the contestants.