Channel Nine has been criticized for “rigging” the 2024 block auction after serial bidder Adrian ‘Mr Lambo’ Portelli admitted he decided who would win.
The billionaire businessman, 35, made history on Sunday night when he snapped up all of Block’s Phillip Island homes for $15.03 million and ensured contestants Maddy and Charlotte Harry became the winners from the youngest auction of The Block.
Now, after the businessman confessed that he “carefully selected the order of the auction” to ensure the sisters won, viewers have flocked to social media to criticize the network for “manipulating” the season finale of the show. renewal program.
The backlash began when Scott Cam posted a team photo on Instagram of himself going out to dinner with the production team behind The Block.
“So Portelli already set it up so the girls would be last and the producers knew he would buy them all,” one person wrote under the image.
“Most manipulated ending eeevvveeerrrrr,” said another.
‘So Adrian decided who won?’ one person wrote, while another commented: “What’s the point of having an auction?”
“I see Block’s auction was organized, rather fair game (sic),” said someone else on The Block’s Instagram account.
Channel Nine has been criticized for “rigging” the 2024 block auction after serial bidder Adrian ‘Mr Lambo’ Portelli admitted he decided who would win. Pictured: Block hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft
When asked for comment, Nine told Daily Mail Australia: “Block auctions are conducted by licensed estate agents who must comply with all relevant laws in the presence of Consumer Affairs.”
Portelli made a shocking confession on Monday about what goes on behind the scenes of The Block, admitting that the auction was rigged.
The billionaire businessman told Nova’s Jase & Lauren that the order of the auction was predetermined.
‘We carefully selected the order of the auction to make sure the girls (Maddy and Charlotte Harry) were last. This way we can make them win,’ Portelli began.
The Harry sisters became the youngest winners of The Block auction, taking home a staggering $1.65 million profit in Sunday night’s thrilling finale, and their renovated Phillip Island property sold for 3.5 million dollars.
The billionaire businessman, 35, (pictured) made history on Sunday night when he snapped up all of Block’s Phillip Island homes for $15.03 million and made sure contestants Maddy and Charlotte Harry became the youngest winners of The Block auction.
Portelli revealed that it was decided that his house would be the last to go up for auction, to increase the drama.
‘The girls cared. They arrived late. They were the underdogs, they were mocked and bullied.
He said Maddy and Charlotte were informed in advance why their property would be auctioned last, adding that the other contestants were kept in the dark.
‘It was just the girls (who were in the plan). How good is that? “They are the sweetest and most innocent and they were the ones who played the best.”
Maddy, 24, and Charlotte, 22, also took home an additional $100,000 for their monumental win, on their four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that had a reserve of $1.85 million.
‘We are very grateful, it is a very surreal feeling. “I’m so proud of both of us and how hard we worked,” Maddy said of her win.
Now, after the businessman confessed that he “carefully selected the order of the auction” to ensure the sisters won, viewers have flocked to social media to criticize the network for “manipulating” the season finale of the show. renewal program.
The comments could be seen on Scott Cam’s Instagram page when he posted a photo of the crew going out to dinner with the production team behind The Block.
Charlotte added: “Ending The Block on such a high note is very special.” We never thought it would be like this. I couldn’t have had this experience with anyone but Maddy.’
The Sydney Sisters entered the heated 20th season midway through filming, after couple Paige Beechey and Jesse Maguire downed their tools.
Despite their rocky entry into the competition, they certainly made a big impression with their finished home, as they secured an impressive offer.
It comes after Portelli revealed his crash plan for ‘Block Island’ after purchasing the five contestants’ homes during auction day.
He revealed that he will be giving away all the houses in a massive ‘resort giveaway’ through his LMCT+ raffle business.
Portelli made a shocking confession on Monday about what goes on behind the scenes of The Block, admitting that he “carefully selected the order of the auction” to ensure contestants Maddy and Charlotte Harry (both pictured) won the 2024 season.
‘Under new management! And as mayor of the city of Portelli, I would like to announce a world first. WE’RE GIVING AWAY A FKN RESORT!’ Portelli captioned his Facebook post.
‘1 drawing – 1 prize – Winner takes the entire resort OR $8,000,000 in instant tax-free cash! Let the game begin.
Accompanying the announcement was a photo of Portelli posing next to one of his luxury cars inside the Block complex he just purchased.
He was all smiles as he leaned against his vehicle holding an LMCT+ banner with a “No Vacancies” sign artfully captured in the image.
The Portelli ‘rewards club’ has made billions watching its customers pay for different levels of membership to receive a series of entries into luxury gifts.