One of The Block contestants at the center of the show’s dramatic ‘flirtgate’ scandal has been savagely attacked on social media.
In explosive scenes from Monday’s episode, contestant Kylie Barker dramatically flew home to Cairns after her husband Brad was overheard “flirting” with fellow contestant Mimi Belperio.
In the wake of Kylie’s shocking exit, Mimi, on Tuesday’s episode, initially claimed she had no idea Kylie was gone, before stating that she didn’t think Brad’s comments were even flirtatious.
But it appears Australia is not on Mimi’s side, with legions of Block fans flocking to her social media to criticize the “homewrecker”.
One follower urged producers to release the audio of the flirty footage that aired on Monday.
‘Release the audio tapes! “There was more than just flirting, dirty friends,” they wrote, referring to Brad and Mimi’s flirting.
While it was Brad who bore the brunt of the repercussions, one Blockhead argued that Mimi was not blameless in the situation.
‘It takes two, what was Mimi doing there talking in her baby voice and drinking at midnight where her husband was?’ they asked.
Block contestant Mimi has been criticized on social media for her role in the reality show’s ‘flirtgate’ scandal.
‘Why wasn’t she working in her own home or at home with her husband?’
It wasn’t just Mimi’s alleged flirting with Brad that drew the ire of fans, with many pointing out Mimi’s performance, or lack thereof, on the show.
“Mimi would have to be the least engaged bouldering contestant I’ve ever seen on this show,” said one follower. ‘Does she do anything?’
Another criticized the controversial contestant in a long rant.
‘Mimi publicly shames her husband for having emotions, threatens to leave, lies about sisters not saying they are fins, sleeps all night when she’s supposed to be helping her husband, gets angry at him if they don’t finish a room (even though he was the only one who was awake all night trying),’ they wrote.
In explosive scenes from Monday’s episode, contestant Kylie Barker dramatically flew home to Cairns after her husband Brad was overheard “flirting” with fellow contestant Mimi.
But it seems Australia isn’t on Mimi’s side, with legions of fans flocking to Kristian and her husband’s social media to criticize the reality star.
‘And now she’s flirting with another contestant’s husband, or more importantly, her friend’s husband! Wow.’
While viewers didn’t go out of their way to talk about Mimi, they seemed to feel sympathy for her husband Kristian.
Kristian supported his wife on Tuesday’s episode, saying, “I don’t think Mimi should regret going out and having a good time.”
“In terms of the comment, if Mimi didn’t feel uncomfortable with what was said, then I have no reason to do so.”
‘It takes two, what was Mimi doing there talking in her baby voice and drinking at midnight where her husband was?’ they asked
“Mimi would have to be the least engaged bouldering contestant I’ve ever seen on this show,” said one follower. ‘Does she do anything?’
One follower accused Mimi of not respecting her husband and wrote: ‘Kristian deserves so much better. Someone who respects him.
Poor Kristian,” another commiserated. ‘I hope that as you watch this you realize that you are better off alone!’
The scandal began when Mimic went alone to Brad and Kylie’s house for a casual drink.
While she and Brad chatted, Kylie was napping nearby and Brad, by his own admission, crossed the line.
‘I said some pretty inappropriate comments. “He was flirting with Mimi…Kylie overheard them and is understandably quite upset,” he later explained.
During a subsequent phone conversation with her mother, Kylie revealed exactly what happened during the conversation between her husband and Mimi.
‘Flirting, as well as talking really inappropriately. How many fucking chances have I given him? Over and over again,” he told his mother.
‘Oh, you know I would follow your Onlyfans,’ the electrician and plumber allegedly told Mimi, within earshot of his ‘sleeping’ wife.
Kylie immediately left the show only to return at the climax of Tuesday’s episode, setting the stage for a gripping showdown on Wednesday.