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Twenty years of The Block! Here are all the details on the 2024 season

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Block 2024 promises to be the biggest season yet.

It was a rocky start for Nine Network after its plans for the historic country town, Daylesford to be the new filming location, were dashed due to concerns from local residents.

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Shelley and Scott return for season 20.
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And so, the producers restarted their hunt for the picture-perfect filming location for their anniversary season. With the season now well underway, we answer some of fans burning questions about the upcoming season.

When does The Block start?

The official start date for The Block is yet to be revealed. However, we presume the season will kick-off in August.

There have been reports the new season will commence filming March 1. With legacy presenter Scotty Cam, revealing on Instagram in late-February he was having a “family lunch” before heading off to “you know where…”

Who are The Block judges for 2024?

Hitting Phillip Island for The Block 2024 is legacy presenters Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft.

In 2023, the judging panel received a minor shake-up with Marty Fox temporarily filling in for Neale Whittaker. The same will be done in 2024 as Neale has decided to remain by his partner, David’s side as he recovers.

Co-judges Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer will also be returning.

Where is The Block being filmed?

Bidding farewell to Charming Street, season 20 will be moving to the remote Phillip Island which has a population of just over 7000. The sea-change remains just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne.

“The mayor of Phillip Island recently posted we were bringing the show down there. I’m as thrilled as he is,” the town major, Julian Cress told previously TV Tonight.

Who are the contestants?

The Network revealed the names of the new contestants in June 2024.

On the red team is Courtney and Grant; team yellow is Rickey and Haydn; team green is Kylie and Brad; team blue is Jesse and Paige; and finally on team purple is Kristian and Mimi.

For more details on the contestants, click here.

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After completing a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism and Media Production, Tia began her career in media 2022. She writes on the Now To Love website, particularly for the legacy brand TV Week and manages its social media platforms. She is currently the Senior Digital Content Producer on Now To Love, writing predominately for TV Week while managing all its social media platforms. It is here she can combine her professional and personal passions for reality TV, drama, celebrity, Australian and International TV – and donning her favourite clothes for a red carpet to interview some of television’s best.

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