A The Block host has revealed what couple Jesse Maguire and Paige Beechey are really like amid a huge backlash from viewers.
The controversial couple have been branded “villains” of the 2024 season and have been criticized by fans for their arguments on the renewal show.
Many viewers have taken issue with the couple’s on-screen emotional crises, but one builder has revealed what it was really like working with them.
Zak Sydenham of ZS Custom Builds has come to the pair’s defence amid the onslaught of criticism, saying he has “had a lot of fun” after working closely with them.
The worker also appeared to criticise the way the couple was edited on the Channel Nine show.
“Despite what it looks like, (filming The Block) was filled with laughter, hijinks, and an overall enjoyable experience,” she gushed in an Instagram post.
“Thank you for trusting us to make your ideas a reality.”
The builder went on to admit that while the couple “had their moments,” it was never as bad as it seemed on screen.
A The Block host has revealed what couple Jesse Maguire and Paige Beechey are really like amid a huge backlash from viewers.
“They definitely had their moments, like every couple, but it was never as bad as it was shown (in the edit),” she said. Yahoo Lifestyle.
‘Obviously what’s been shown has happened and those conversations (happened), but there’s been a lot of things that haven’t been shown that make it seem like her reactions and comments are out of character.’
Her comments come after it was revealed that Jesse and Paige will be putting down their shovels and shockingly leaving the show in week five.
A source revealed that the engaged couple, who are the youngest team this season, will be leaving the show to save their relationship, Yahoo Lifestyle reported.
“Jesse and Paige asked themselves a real question: Is the possibility of making money worth risking their relationship?” a source told the publication.
‘Channel Nine gave them the go-ahead to leave the show after some heated exchanges on their hot mics.
“It was a very difficult decision, but both Jesse and Paige believe Australia will accept their decision in a positive way.”
The Insider went on to say that the fights between Jesse, 29, and Paige, 27, became “pretty toxic” towards the end and tested the boundaries of their relationship.
Viewers have been criticizing the couple ever since Paige… went on a swearing rant during an episode last week.
The controversial couple have been branded ‘villains’ of the 2024 season and have been criticised by fans for their arguments on the renewal show.
In recent scenes she vented to architect Julian Brenchley, telling him she “didn’t give a f*** about his opinion” after an argument over the location of her and partner Jesse’s master bedroom.
It wasn’t long before fans of the show took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to slam Paige for her on-air antics and denounce her “childish behavior.”
“Little Princess Paige has never had anyone tell her no. It’s time to grow up and function in a grown-up world,” they wrote.
Another disgruntled viewer said: “Paige is a petulant little girl. She really thinks people are rude (when they’re not), she walks all over everything and now she’s slammed two sponsors. She’s not smart.”
“So… I watched The Block an hour late and all I got out of it is this,” a third began.
One revamp enthusiast compared the controversial contestant to aloof high school character Ja’mie King, played by Chris Lilley.
Zak Sydenham of ZS Custom Builds (pictured with Paige) came to the pair’s defence amid the onslaught of criticism, saying he had a lot of fun after working closely with them.
“They remind me of Ja’mie when I see Paige on #theblock,” they wrote on a photo of the popular character.
“I think Paige has ruined my experience on the block,” said another. “I’ll be checking in on Sundays to see what’s going on in the rooms.”
The current series of The Block was filmed earlier this year in the popular Victorian resort of Phillip Island.
Daily Mail Australia has revealed that a company owned by Channel Nine has purchased Island Cove Villas on the Victorian island for a whopping $9.5 million.
Located two and a half hours from Melbourne, the site currently features nine homes, a communal pool, barbecue pavilion, tennis court and children’s playground.