They are known for their impeccable taste.
So The Block judges weren’t going to let being on a dusty worksite stop them from dressing up to the nines on their first day back filming the hit Channel Nine series.
Shaynna Blaze, Neale Whitaker and Darren Palmer looked chic as they visited the set in Brighton, Melbourne on Monday after production was halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak in March.
Dressed to the nines! The Block judges Shaynna Blaze (front), Neale Whitaker (back) and Darren Palmer (centre) toured the derelict Brighton building site dressed in stylish outfits as they returned to filming on Monday
Interior Designer Shaynna, 56, looked elegant in a checked houndstooth patterned trench coat she wore over an immaculate pair of wide-leg white trousers.
Despite using stairs and navigating her way through rubble on the building site, the mother-of-two added a stylish pair of three-inch heels with a bold black, blue and yellow pattern.
Former editor-in-chief of Belle magazine Neale, 58, looked equally as dapper in a navy cashmere sweater he wore with a pair of jeans.
How does she keep those pants clean? Interior Designer Shaynna, 56, looked elegant in a checked houndstooth patterned trench coat she wore over an immaculate pair of wide-leg white trousers
That’s a skill! Despite using stairs and navigating her way through rubble on the building site, the mother-of-two added a stylish pair of three-inch heels with a bold black, blue and yellow pattern
The book author coordinated with a bone coloured tailored jacket, brown leather boots and sensibly added a pair of perspex safety glassed for much of the tour.
Leading design aficionado Darren, 42, was bang on trend with his slick ensemble which included a blue check button-up shirt and a pair on jeans.
The homewares designer added a classic black leather jacket to rug up against the Melbourne chill and also wore a pair of matching boots.
Dapper! Former editor-in-chief of Belle magazine Neale, 58, looked equally as impressive in a navy cashmere sweater he wore with a pair of jeans
Stylish! Leading design aficionado Darren, 42, was bang on trend with his slick ensemble which included a blue check button-up shirt and a pair on jeans
Edgy! The homewares designer added a classic black leather jacket to rug up against the Melbourne chill and also wore a pair of matching boots
The visit comes after building resumed at the Brighton location following production being halted for five weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Earlier this month, The Block host Scott Cam described this year’s season of the renovation show as the ‘most challenging ever’ because of the coronavirus pandemic.
He told A Current Affair that producers had downsized the latest project, after several teams had struggled with the mammoth task of renovating The Oslo hotel in St Kilda last year.
Glad to be back! Monday was the first day back filming for the judges after production was halted for five weeks in March after the COVID-19 outbreak
Safety first! Producers of the program sent contestants home as a precaution as the pandemic escalated and states and territories began to close their borders before returning back to the set last week
‘But of course, then COVID-19 turns up and now it is probably the most challenging Block we have ever done,’ he said.
Filming was halted five weeks ago and the contestants were sent home as a precaution as the pandemic escalated and states and territories began to close their borders.
Last week, the teams and workers returned to the site to continue production, albeit with strict social distancing rules in place.
Trying times: Earlier this month The Block host Scott Cam (pictured) described this year’s season of the Channel Nine show as the ‘most challenging ever’ because of the coronavirus pandemic
‘We are policing the 1.5 metre rule. It’s very important on The Block that we have sufficient room between each person,’ foreman Keith Schleiger explained.
On-site safety measures include limiting how many people can gather in rooms and hallways, disinfecting surfaces, regular temperature checks, and making sure all the cast and crew have had the flu vaccine.
Producers have also increased the availability of hand sanitiser and face masks.
The Block 2020 will air on Channel Nine later this year.
Precautions: Extra safety precautions onset include the cast and crew having their temperature taken daily and disinfecting surfaces