EXCLUSIVE: The Block’s Scott Cam breaks his silence on rumours he is retiring from hit show – and reveals who his replacement will be

The Block host Scott Cam set the record straight on Thursday about rumors that he plans to pull out of Nine’s hit renewal show at the end of the year.

The 60-year-old builder-turned-reality host attended a launch party for the upcoming season of his show and told the crowd he plans to stay for a long time.

‘Two months ago I signed a multi-year deal with the Nine Network. It was an easy decision because I love this show and couldn’t think of going anywhere else,” he told Daily Mail Australia.

Cam then said that while he had no immediate retirement plans, when that day came in the distant future, he had the perfect person in mind to take over as host.

“I think the only person who could do it is my current co-host Shelley Craft, that’s right,” he said.

Craft, 47, added that there was no one better suited than her to take the reins when the time finally came.

‘That’s my job, isn’t it? Don’t I step up and then get a sidekick? she said.

Scott also revealed his secrets to staying upbeat and energetic while working long hours on set.

‘I do big, long days, but I’m not that physical these days. It’s a bit of small talk and keeping people in line, I’m more of a general than a foot soldier.

The 60-year-old builder-turned-reality host attended a launch party for the upcoming season of his show and told the crowd he plans to stay for a long time.

Shelley added that they took a tough but fair approach to dealing with challenging situations on set.

“We crack the whip a little bit, but we also offer a warm hug at the same time,” he said.

Cam added that the upcoming season will provide gripping entertainment for viewers, with a mix of touching and heated moments.

“It’s a friendly bloc, but there’s a hidden controversy at all times, it dissipates until it reaches a peak. It’s very exciting,’ he said.

‘Two months ago I signed a multi-year deal with the Nine Network. It was an easy decision because I love this show and couldn’t think of going anywhere else,” Cam said.

After a great build year capped off by a controversial auction last season, the upcoming lineup of contestants can expect even tougher competition.

With $100,000 prize money at stake, the Blockheads will be put to the test as they are tasked with building a stand-alone granny flat in addition to the family homes.

In 2022, winners Omar and Oz walked away with $1,686,666.66, the largest win in the show’s history.

Cam revealed that while he had no immediate retirement plans, when that day came in the distant future, he had the perfect person in mind to take over as host. “I think the only person who could do it is my current co-host Shelley Craft (left), that’s right,” she said.

Meanwhile, Cam is gearing up to attend the TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday after being nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Host.

Compete for the gong against Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Shaun Micallef, Sonia Kruger and Tony Armstrong.

The Block has also been nominated for Most Popular Reality Show and Most Outstanding Reality Show.

Cam’s work on The Block has already seen him win a number of accolades, including the Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter and the coveted Gold Logie for Most Popular Australian TV Personality in 2014.

Craft, 47, added that there was no one better suited than Shelley to take the reins when the time finally came. ‘That’s my job, isn’t it? I don’t step up and then get a sidekick,” he said

Scott also revealed his secrets to staying upbeat and energetic while working long hours on the TV show.