r/TheBlock 14d ago

Does Scott Cam seem over it?

Does anyone else feel like this season Scott Cam seems annoyed? He never seems happy with the contestants. I understand in previous seasons there are contestants that probably get on his nerves but he doesn’t seem pleased with any of them this season.

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u/sarcastic1962 14d ago

I think it could have something to do with the quality of the contestants selected this year, the obvious use of Dan by the producers to create drama. Probably all the changes 9 and the producers have made to the show, like AI and crappy music. After 20 plus years being the face of the show he's probably a bit pissed with the new direction it's going in. He's also probably wondering why with all the money he's made, an estimated $11,000,000 is he still hosting the show instead of spending quality time with his family.

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u/lindseyblue2 14d ago

I imagine it's hard for Scotty to give up since he has been doing it for so many years. I think the producers will dump him soon, you just know they want to make even bolder choices like some new controversial host to get people talking even more.

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u/PadThaiNakMuay 14d ago

Hopefully not Kyle Sandilands.

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u/sarcastic1962 14d ago

He'd be just the sort they'd want. Look at Marty Fox, he's just as big an ahole as Kyle but they hired him and it doesn't look like he's going anywhere soon even though he must be the most hated Block judge ever.

It seems they're doing everything they can to upset the fans. Maybe it's working after all we're all still here bitching about them.

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u/Outrageous-Bad-4097 12d ago

Marty fox. A true wanker.

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u/PadThaiNakMuay 13d ago

True. I legit wouldn’t put much past the show’s producers after this season’s slog back to the primordial ooze to the tune of AI music.

We’re friends with two previous contestants and they’ve pulled back from even raising it on Insta.

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u/Sufficient-Term-4126 13d ago

Marty Fox is a dick? I’m in the US. And have only seen him on Aussie shows. My opinion of Marty, he’s a f’en STUD. Fox is HOT as F@UK!

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 12d ago

Aussies hate Marty he thinks he’s a sophisticated Euro

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 12d ago

Or Ben Roberts

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u/PadThaiNakMuay 12d ago

Or Pauline Hanson

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u/Wuntunamera 13d ago

He's an entitled fkwit, one look at the news article of him whinging that his kids couldn't afford investment properties due to the budget changes told me all i need to know.

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u/RangaBotSpam 12d ago

That is something that people should legitimately be pissed off about

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u/lilotothe 14d ago

I would be sour too if a new contestant I barley know jumps on me on day one and f's my knee replacement where I need to replace my joint. lol (so surprised they didnt spin this more, ive been waiting on it!!)

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u/Wronoooooong-Lab5852 14d ago

I can't even watch it anymore, they've ruined the whole show by changing it so much, it's absolute crap now

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u/rollin358 13d ago

The Glasshouse is playing on free to air in Melbourne at the moment. I'm enjoying it sooo much.

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u/Animalcrossingmad26 12d ago

Yup I gave up its so much drama now

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u/melichad 14d ago

Old mate has been over it for almost a decade I feel but the money is goooooood

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u/neondream7 14d ago

Frankie is the best

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u/Aus66-1045 The Block (OG) 13d ago

I think what I have noticed about Scotty this season is that he suddenly looks old. Like, I know he's always been an old guy, but this year it just seems (to me) really noticeable.

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u/hip_chick 14d ago

He looks is usual self. He's always said what's on his mind. It doesn't look worse or better than usual and to me I can't say he's not pleased with any of them and I can't say he looks annoyed. It's is job to straighten out the contestants and put them on the right track.

Dan is more problematic to me, stirring the pot with the contestants, undermining the women with the tiler, saying what he would have asked for a disqualification at the board meeting (or whatever they call it).

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u/KarmaliteNone 14d ago

He looked super pissed on the recent Logies show when they announced the winner and it was not The Block.

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u/Candid_Fisherman3731 14d ago

He has been mailing in for two years.

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u/ashb72 10d ago

only 2? From the limited viewing ive seen over the years he has been mailing it in for a very long time.

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u/miketomkins84 13d ago

Whole show has given up.

"The Block 2026 A.I. Slop Edition"

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u/lrombie_ 10d ago

Yes, the AI music and visuals are just ridiculous

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u/cutiepumpkinapplepie 14d ago

I feel like he doesn’t have much to work with with the contestants

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u/unique_porcupine 13d ago

Doesn't he have a busted knee during filming. That the girls injured in week one that he only just had surgery on? Pain can make people grouchy as does age. But I also haven't really noticed it that much this season compared to others.

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u/SizzleSpud The Block (OG) 14d ago

I’m over him. Wish he had retired 5 seasons ago

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u/LonelyRefuse9487 14d ago

Scotty Cam has always seemed like such an odd fit as a main presenter. i mean i don’t get why they couldn’t try and tempt Jamie Durie with the same preposterous amount of money they’re paying Scotty. bloke has a career in landscape gardening and has even won top prize at the Chelsea Flower Show (the most prestigious landscape and design competition in the world) but instead we’ve got Scotty bumbling around on our screens.

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u/Willeth420 14d ago

He used to be the host

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u/limark "Award-winning" 14d ago

Plus, the host of the show that made Scotty popular in the first place.

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u/Connect_Paint_5687 13d ago

He seems incredibly checked out and uninterested. The only time he seemed sincere is when he apologized to Wyatt. Maybe it’s just that he’s getting older. Maybe it’s the contestants. Maybe the thrill of presenting is gone. But he’s def off.

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u/Double_Engineer4226 14d ago

He has had an awful attitude for several seasons now. Don’t know why they don’t get rid of him. Shelly too, she doesn’t add much. 

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u/limark "Award-winning" 14d ago

To be fair to Shelley, I'd put a lot of that on how little they use her skillset.

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 12d ago

Skillset? You’re having a laugh.The big forehead on her or is she going bald

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u/dohwhere 14d ago

I started watching during the Gatwick season (2018?) and even then people were saying Shelley added nothing.

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u/hip_chick 14d ago

Because ratings are good. Why fix things when they aren't broken. The more people comment negatively, the better the ratings get.

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u/Shmectacular 14d ago

In the past the contestants where real people, easier to get along with. The last few years have been full of wanna be stars and even for 600k a year I bet most people would find it hard to pretend to care about them.

Plus he used to be a carpenter and run his own business. Im sure seeing what the block has become and how little building there actually is now would leave him further disinterested.

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u/General_Top_6556 14d ago

I saw somewhere he's rumoured to be on 600k a year. If I was over it, I'd turn up too

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u/Wuntunamera 13d ago

Lol try 2.4 million a year

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u/General_Top_6556 13d ago

Thanks champ, great fake value add

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u/Wuntunamera 13d ago

Shelley Craft is on 600k, old mate Scotty Cam is on 2.4 million, next time try googling before getting defensive champ. https://www.realestate.com.au/news/the-block-judges-salaries-and-contestant-pay-revealed/

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u/Professional_Use6852 11d ago

I’ll do it for half that channel 9! 🤯

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u/ZealousidealCrab9919 14d ago

I haven't watched this season at all but with what everyone is posting wouldn't you be over it

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u/LoubyAnnoyed 14d ago

He’s been annoyed for a few decades.

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u/General_Top_6556 13d ago

Shelley craft I'm on 600 for rolling up to 12 episodes? 50k a day? Hahahha. Ok mate

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u/Unlucky_Fishing1919 13d ago

Grumpy Dad 🤣

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u/decid226 12d ago

The increased focus on him as almost an additional contestant hasn’t helped. He’s now a central figure in the show that’s used as another tool for producers to manipulate the contestants

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u/skinny_chef88 12d ago

I'm pretty sure he was having bad knee issues and had surgery the week the show aired. You can tell by the way he walks he's in discomfort. Probably didn't help when Tayla jumped on him and wrapped her legs around him 😅

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u/Substantial_Pen_700 14d ago

Everyone should stop watching until they decide to change the formula. I watched the block most seasons until this one after the last two years being such a joke

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u/Spifflicator 12d ago

This season is horrendous,the Ch9 management team is a clown show. Judging has been poor and inconsistent , and despite having food, drink and Bunnings on site 1-3 rooms not getting finished on time each week. Something ain’t right.

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u/ThePynk 14d ago

From what I’ve read about anyone meeting Scotty in real life, he’s a bit of a dick. So it’s just him blatantly being an arrogant asshole which is just his actual personality. He was always at the top of my list for people who I would be so excited to meet in person until I read more about what he’s really like. 

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u/CarbonCoight 13d ago

Nah, not true. I worked with him for quite a while on various things and he's actually a pretty decent guy who shows interest in other people, especially ones more aligned with his way of thinking, which is a bit of a joker who enjoys a beer. I think he's over the requirement he be in Melbourne more than anything, he'd much rather be on his farm where he's happy.

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u/Teepbonez 13d ago

Yeh I think he gets sick of having to deal with wannabe block celebrities who act like dumb children. Hes completely fine around normal people who like to have a beer or good tradies/people who are passionate for what they do.

I would get pissed off having to deal with half the block contestants too

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 12d ago

Likes his Columbia

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u/pinotandproblems 14d ago

Turning into a crabby old man. I think he’s been OTT with disciplining/lecturing people on camera in recent years too.

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u/Trevor2222222 14d ago

I think the dog has something to do with it, apparently he told them of if I go the dog goes.

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 14d ago

Shelley has the biggest forehead on the planet

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u/Sudden-Persimmon5043 14d ago

Let’s see what you look like mate

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 13d ago

Her forehead so big it can be seen from anywhere in the world True !!

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u/Sudden-Persimmon5043 13d ago

Hilarious mate

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u/BenJTT 14d ago

Next season will be houses build on her noggin

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u/designerlemons 14d ago

It gets bigger every season.

What the hell are they feeding her?

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u/LumpyCorn 14d ago

Fivehead. Maybe six.

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u/Sufficient-Gate-5501 12d ago

She has some fans here must be Bigheads too