The Block hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft were pictured filming with the latest batch of contestants in Melbourne’s Brighton on Thursday.
Dressed in his signature tradesman shirt, jeans and work boots, Scott, 57, appeared focused on the task at hand as Shelley, 43, gave the 2020 stars instructions.
It is believed that filming began on February 22 and will continue until May, with five homes to be renovated on a building site purchased for $15million.
And it begins! The Block hosts Scott Cam (left) and Shelley Craft (right) met the latest batch of contestants in Melbourne’s Brighton on Thursday, as the 2020 season gets underway
Shelley looked to have given the contestants a group challenge, as they convened at a spot at Brighton Beach with the city skyline in the backdrop.
The TV presenter flailed her arms and cut a chic figure in a black top, paired with a white pinstripe suit jacket, skinny-leg jeans and leopard print sneakers.
The contestants were then pictured making their way back to the building site to commence work.
Giving orders: Shelley, 43, looked to have given the contestants a group challenge, as they convened at a spot at Brighton Beach with the city skyline in the backdrop
Long-running host: Scott, 57, looked focused and was dressed in his signature blue tradesman shirt, jeans and work boots
All okay? At one stage, Scott was pictured chatting on his iPhone as Shelley watched on
Locals in Brighton were in uproar last year over the new Block site, fearing that production of the show would ‘ruin’ their suburb.
In January this year, five run-down homes were transported onto the 2,761 square metre building site.
Producers had originally bought the land for $15million in April last year, but renovations seem to have only started recently.
Casual chic: Shelley wore a black top, a white pinstripe suit jacket, skinny-leg jeans and leopard print sneakers
Neighbours: Locals in Brighton were in uproar last year over the new Block site, fearing that production of the show would ‘ruin’ their suburb
Ready for renovations: In January this year, five run-down homes were transported onto the 2,761 square metre building site
Spending big: Producers had originally bought the land for $15million in April last year, but renovations seem to have only started recently
Dated properties: In photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia in January, five houses dating from the 1930s to 1960s could be seen on the building site
In photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia in January, five houses dating from the 1930s to 1960s could be seen on the building site.
The homes have been positioned with plenty of room for front gardens, spacious backyards and rear access to the properties.
For the crew – and potentially the show’s foremen, Keith and Dan – a separate office space has been built at the back of the plot.
Potential: The homes have been positioned with plenty of room for front gardens, spacious backyards and rear access to the properties
Returning stars: For the crew – and potentially the show’s foremen, Keith and Dan – a separate office space has been built at the back of the plot
On the job: Scott appeared to be checking that his famed whistle works properly during a break in taping
And action! Camera crew were in position to capture the contestants, particularly their reactions to the task at hand
Last year, it was reported that some elderly residents near the site were ‘selling their homes’ amid fears the show would ‘ruin’ their quiet street.
Mrs Landes, whose unit of 36 years is separated from the site by an old fence, told Daily Mail Australia in September that the development would likely block the small amount of sun her home gets.
‘My unit is already very cold and it’ll block the sun,’ she said.
Uproar: Last year, it was reported that some elderly residents near the site were ‘selling their homes’ amid fears the show would ‘ruin’ their quiet street
Not impressed: Mrs Landes, whose unit of 36 years is separated from the site by an old fence, told Daily Mail Australia in September that the development would likely block the small amount of sun her home gets
Complaints: ‘My unit is already very cold and it’ll block the sun,’ she said. ‘I’ll miss the sunsets too and there will be so much noise’
She added: ‘I’ll miss the sunsets too and there will be so much noise. Wherever they build, there will be noise, but what can you do about it?’
Mrs Landes, who moved into the rented unit in 1983, said that one neighbour was planning on selling her home before any renovations begin.
A second neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, said The Block would ‘change their quiet street forever’ and they’ve known about the plans for months.
Disruption: A second neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, said The Block would ‘change their quiet street forever’ and they’ve known about the plans for months
Purchase: Nine’s MicJoy Pty Ltd purchased the building site in April 2019 for $14.96million
Ready to grace our screens: Two contestants are pictured heading to a location for filming
Soon to be household names: Two other contestants are pictured heading to the $15million site to commence work
The Andrina Nursing Home was based at the address until 2014, before it was knocked down with developers hoping to build 13 luxury townhouses.
After these plans eventually fell through and the site was empty for years, Nine’s MicJoy Pty Ltd purchased the spot in April 2019 for $14.96million.
According to Domain, the company’s application mentioned ‘relocating five homes to the site’ – similar to the show’s 2017 season in Elsternwick.
Filming: Camera crews captured their every move. Filming is believed to continue until May
Look at that signage: Another contestant made his way to one of the show’s vehicles
New season: The show will air later this year on Channel Nine