The Block SHUTS DOWN due to coronavirus: Filming is suspended and teams are sent home as a safety precaution
Filming has been suspended on the upcoming season of The Block.
A Nine spokesperson said on Thursday: ‘The current production of The Block brought five teams from across Australia to Melbourne to compete in its 16th season.
‘Due to increasing travel bans, border shutdowns and additional measures, The Block has made the decision to suspend filming and send contestants home, while it is still possible to do so.’
They added: ‘Separately from contestants, The Block employs many tradespeople and freelancers, who rely on income earned from The Block for a living. The Block remains an active construction site with tradespeople, who live locally, completing building works that provide the framework of some homes.
‘The Block looks forward to returning contestants back to Melbourne and resuming production when practicable to do so.
‘The Block is scheduled to air on Nine later this year.’
More to come.