News about Darren Palmer
The Block's Shaynna Blaze calls out 'nasty' design detail in couple's home - so did you spot it?
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October 21, 2024
The Block judge Shaynna Blaze did not mince words during Sunday's shock episode, when she called out a 'nasty' detail in Maddy and Charlotte's bathroom design. The interior designer, 61, was inspecting the sisters finished bathroom alongside fellow judges Marty Fox and Darren Palmer, when she noticed the shock detail. The Sydney-based sisters had installed a toilet next to a clear glass door that exited to the yard, meaning anyone using the bathroom would have no privacy.
Tensions explode on The Block as Kylie WALKS OUT after being 'annihilated' by the judges: 'I'm not going back'
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October 13, 2024
Tensions reached fever pitch during Sunday's episode of The Block. Kylie and Brad faced a massive struggle as they worked on their $31,367 office and rumpus spaces. However, despite their hard work, their room reveal left the judges cold and resulted in a rock bottom score.
The Block judge Neale Whitaker unveils huge career move after quitting the show
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October 10, 2024
The Block judge Neale Whitaker has unveiled a huge career move after quitting the renovation show earlier this year. The beloved judge, 62, took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal he had developed a range of dining-ware in collaboration with Gro Urban Oasis. The NSW-based interior design expert said he was 'thrilled' to announce his range of tableware, serveware, cutlery, glassware and napery.
The Block's Maddy and Charlotte slam Kylie and Brad for refusing to clap over their bathroom win: 'Common decency would've been nice'
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September 30, 2024
On the latest episode of The Block, newcomers Maddy and Charlotte's Guest Bathroom reveal wowed judges. However, the pair's competitors were less than impressed, calling the room 'safe' and 'vanilla.' And the pair took umbrage with rivals Kylie and Brad, who did not offer applause when the duo won the challenge.
The Block's Maddy and Charlotte make massive error in their guest bathroom - can you spot it?
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September 29, 2024
Maddy and Charlotte came under fire during Sunday's episode of The Block over the placement of their toilet. The pair completed their guest bathroom and were happy with the result - but judge Marty Fox was unimpressed. He pointed out that the toilet was right by the door and was the first thing a guest sees.
The Block is thrown into more controversy with angry viewers demanding apologies from Nine over 'disrespectful' act: 'Take this down'
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September 25, 2024
Angry viewers have slammed The Block and accused the reality show of 'cultural appropriation.' The accusations came after Tuesday's episode featured an art challenge that tasked the five teams with designing artwork for a surfboard to be displayed in their homes. And it was Ricky and Haydn's 'Indigenous-style design' that drew the ire of many fans.
The Block contestant Grant explodes as he's forced to share a win with Mimi and Kristian and their 'dog ugly room'
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September 16, 2024
The Block contestant Grant Freeman has exploded over sharing a win with co-stars Mimi and Kristian Belperio on Sunday night. Grant, 30, and his partner Courtney McInnes were forced to split the $10,000 cash prize with the other couple when they tied for first place during bedroom reveals. Tensions boiled over during Monday night's episode when Grant inspected Mimi and Kristian's 'unfinished' bedroom, labelling it a 'dog ugly room'.
Meet The Block star's secret son: Popular TV judge reveals rare details about his family
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September 16, 2024
Aside from being part of the judging threesome on The Block, Darren Palmer is also a member of another trio off-screen. The interior designer, 46, is also helping husband Olivier Duvillard raise his teenage son Hugo, 15. Speaking to Woman's Day, Darren said family had always been high on his list of priorities.
The Block's big bedroom reveals: Competition heats up between the Blockheads as auction day grows closer with Mimi and Kristian neck and neck with Courtney and Grant
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September 15, 2024
The competition is heating up on The Block with the big bedroom reveals happening during Sunday's episode. Mimi and Kristian and Courtney and Grant tried for first place and were left to split the the $10,000 prize. Courtney and Grant dropped a whopping $27, 637 renovating their Mediterranean style bedroom and it was worth the price.
Lauren Phillips reveals she has 'gone off' her fiancé Paul O'Brien after getting engaged a year ago
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September 12, 2024
Radio host Lauren Phillips has revealed she has 'gone off' fiancée Paul O'Brien after he decided to do some home decorating while she was away. Lauren, 41, said on her Nova 100 Jase & Lauren Show on Thursday that while she was on a recent work trip to Fiji her entrepreneur partner took his chance to remove a couch he 'hated' and replace it with another model. 'He has this hatred for this beautiful sofa I bought for our new home, Lauren explained to co-stars Jase Hawkins and Clint Stanaway.
The Block's 'love rat' Ricky Recard lashes out at the judges for a very surprising reason
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September 4, 2024
The Block's Ricky Recard lashed out at the judges on Monday for a very surprising reason, after they critiqued the bathroom he and his mate Haydn did not complete. The 'love rat', who last week was unable to finish his bathroom after experiencing problems with his builder, was disappointed the judges did not roast him. 'It feels like somebody walked off at a point they couldn't continue at all. If that's the case, I feel really sorry for the boys,' judge Darren Palmer said, while Marty Fox and Shaynna Blaze agreed.
The Block's Darren Palmer faces a loss as he lists his Byron Bay retreat for $3.3million... after purchasing it for $3.8million two years ago
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August 26, 2024
Darren Palmer is getting set to off load his delightful Byron Bay beach shack. The 46-year-old Block judge purchased the two-storey Suffolk Park home in 2022 for a whopping $3.85million. He's now expected to cop a loss on the four-bedroom, two-bathroom getaway after it was listed recently with a price guide of $3.1million-$3.3million.
The Block's Darren Palmer lists stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom Bondi home for $2.98m
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August 25, 2024
Darren Palmer showed The Block contestants how it's done on Thursday when he listed his $2.98million renovated Bondi Beach home for sale. The interior designer, 46, snapped the lavish property up with his husband Olivier Duvillard in 2015 and got stuck into renovations. Sitting just 400m from Australia's most renowned beach, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom house has undergone many transformations, reported Domain.
The Block judge Darren Palmer finally reveals the truth behind the biggest scandal ever on the show - and what he REALLY said to the Vos brothers
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July 31, 2024
The Block judge Darren Palmer has revealed the truth behind the shock mobile phone scandal of 2014, in which two contestants were busted secretly filming the judges. The shock episode saw Darren, 46, conducting a power point inspection under a house bed designed by brothers Simon and Shannon Vos - only to find a mobile phone there instead. A furious Darren then stood up holding the smuggled iPhone and was heard calling the brothers 'cheeky monkeys', asking them why they had gone against the shows rules.
Surprising cast details for The Block 2025 emerge ahead of the premiere of latest season
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July 13, 2024
Channel Nine's upcoming series of The Block is set to bring back some returning cast members from previous seasons in an attempt to shake up its format. The new season will see several veteran cast members returning for a special episode in which they form different teams to help the current Blockheads with a secret project. An insider told Yahoo Lifestyle their return is a 'test' by Nine to see if audiences are interested in future reunions: 'Executives are dipping their toes in the water.
The Block set to return to picturesque town for 2025 season following ministerial intervention
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July 11, 2024
The Block has locked in its location for the 2025 series, thanks to a timely intervention by Victoria's Planning Minister. Initially, Channel Nine's hit renovation show was set to film this year's series in the Victorian town of Daylesford. However, delays in obtaining the necessary building approvals forced the production to relocate to Phillip Island, according to the Herald Sun.
The Block's 'glamorous grandpa' Mitch Edwards, 60, flashes his lace budgie smugglers on the red carpet in VERY daring ensemble
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June 15, 2024
Mitch Edwards ensured all eyes were on him as he attended the opening night of musical Chicago in Sydney on Friday. The Block star and his partner, Mark McKie, known as the show's 'glamorous grandads' showed off their fit forms, looking much younger than their years. The 60-year-old Mitch went all out, striking a pose on the red carpet at the Capitol Theatre in a pair of fitted lace budgie smugglers.
The Block stars list their Sydney apartment for huge profit after purchasing it for a steal in 2015
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June 5, 2024
Former Block stars Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have listed their stunning Potts Point investment property. The one bedroom one bathroom apartment is expected to fetch $1.05m ahead of it's June 18 auction. The couple purchased the 65sqm unit for $680,000 in 2015.
Fans call for The Block to be axed as speculation mounts the hit renovation show will be cancelled: 'It should have ended years ago'
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May 30, 2024
This year The Block is celebrating its 20th anniversary. However many fans believe the show has 'run its course' and are calling for Nine ratings juggernaut to be axed. Viewers took to social media to slam the hit after rumours emerged earlier this week that the home renovation show was facing cancellation.
Is The Block facing the axe? Speculation hit renovation show could be cancelled amid talent exodus and disastrous filming of current season
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May 29, 2024
The Block's much anticipated 20th Anniversary series is set to hit screens in August - and speculation among fans is mounting it could be the last. Now filming on Phillip Island in Victoria Nine's ratings blockbuster has been rocked by shock exits from cast members and contestants. And the brand took a knock earlier this month after its New Zealand iteration was cancelled even before filming started.
First look at the new Block homes as filming passes the midway point for renovation hit's historic 20th season
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May 15, 2024
Channel Nine's hit reality series The Block is currently underway on Phillip Island. And as filming nears completion producers of the series have already set up billboards advertising the jaw-dropping renovations months ahead of the final auction. One shows off House 2, a two-storey pad boasting an ultra modern design with a soaring pitched roof.
The Block cast left devastated as long-time star dramatically quits the series
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May 8, 2024
A beloved judge has dramatically quit The Block, leaving cast members devastated. Channel Nine are currently filming the show's twentieth season on Phillip Island in Victoria.
When he dresses shirtless in the bath to celebrate the introduction of his latest Meir range, Block judge Darren Palmer shows off his toned frame
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March 26, 2024
As he went shirtless while posing in a bath to announce his collaboration with premium tap company Meir, the Block judge, 46, showed off his toned body. For the glitzy party at Toffee Studios, he posed a chic figure in a black vest top and smart brown trousers, which he complemented with chunky heeled boots.
As the show's stars shoot a Baywatch-style promo on Phillip Island ahead of the new season, Block's Darren Palmer flaunts his rippling abs
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March 12, 2024
The Block, Channel Nine's renovation show, is celebrating two decades on the air this year. Last week, the stars of the hit reality show were seen filming their promotional video on Phillip Island, Victoria. As he shot a Baywatch inspired scene for the trailer, long-time judge Darren Palmer showed off his muscular figure and ripped abs sporting only a pair of tiny red shorts.