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Applications open for The Block 2014. Go!

June 27, 2013

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Are you glued to your TV every Sunday night for room reveal? Are you a Blockhead? Do you think you could do better than most of the contestants? Might be time to put your money where your mouth is and apply for next year’s show!

Applications are now open for The Block 2014. Teams of 2 must be aged 18 to 25 and available for 10 weeks of filming between November (2013) and January. The location is yet to be revealed but applications are being taken from across Australia.

Guidelines and requirements

  • Couples must be aged between 18-65, energetic and with a sense of humour.
  • First round couples will be reduced to final participants in the first week of filming.
  • Successful couples must be available for a 10-week shoot period November 2013 to January 2014. Exact dates to be confirmed closer to filming.
  • Location of The Block 2014 is to be confirmed.
  • You will NOT be able to work during the shoot period.
  • Previous home renovation experience is an asset, but not required from both partners.
  • Long term couples, family teams and enduring friendships need only apply.
  • Submissions accepted from Australia wide.
  • Successful participants will be paid a nominal weekly fee during filming of The Block to cover basic living costs and expenses.
  • You must complete all elements of the application, including video, in order to be considered for The Block.
  • Applications can only be made online. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted or processed.
  • McGregor Casting will carefully review applications for consideration of inclusion in The Block 2014.
  • Shortlisted couples will be contacted in October, 2013.
  • Due to the volume of applications,only successful applicants will be notified.

Apply hereย by 18 August.

 

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One half of popular parenting podcast @wedonthavet One half of popular parenting podcast @wedonthavetimeforthis, turns out former Neighbours actor @gemma_peanut is even more multi-talented than we thought! Will you check out the joyful and colourful reno of her holiday home (and airbnb) @yo_caba_caba?!

Head over to the blog via link in bio to read all about why she went bold and full of pattern in this project, which is a stark contrast to her zen and neutral Northern Beaches abode.

There's also plenty of details about where things are from etc.

"Iโ€™m not an interior designer so I just chose what I liked and followed my gut. Ultimately this home has been an opportunity to explore my alter ego โ€“ it allowed me to do things that I wouldnโ€™t normally do.โ€

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Not many friends in life fall into the unofficial Not many friends in life fall into the unofficial family category and they're a special gift. So ends three weeks with @danisteve81 who left her husband and son in the UK (I'm forever grateful they lent her to me!) to come and cheer me up and help me in the most practical ways after I spent Christmas and New Year in hospital. There were tears and I miss her so much already but how amazing to have had all that time together as adults. Such a rare treat and would never have happened without having been through something so challenging. Silver linings and all that. So many other friends have also been incredibly thoughtful and kind. There aren't many times I'd say this without cringing but I am 100% blessed!

I still cannot believe we have been friends since we were 12! 12! Are you still close with your childhood besties?
The renovation of this 80s beach shack @camillo_ho The renovation of this 80s beach shack @camillo_house is a work of art and while almost every surface was updated, the decision to keep the original slate floor was genius if you ask us. 

Owner @clarehillier__ says: "With its purple, pink, red and brown tones, the slate was the starting point for our interior palette."

Come and check out the before and afters via link in bio now and read the reno story. It's a real beauty.

And you can book it for your next holiday too!

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Apparently there's similar happening in VIC too.

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  1. AvatarDi Matsinos says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Hi just wondering when the applications for the next Block show are being posted

  2. AvatarRebecca Mitchell says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    HI just wondering when the application for the next Block will be posted ????
    today is the 23/3/2014 . thanks Rebecca

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      March 24, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Rebecca, this post is from last year. No announcements have been made for the next series as yet.

  3. AvatarKent Andrews says

    April 9, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Hi Jen, just wondering what to keep an eye on for announcements regarding the next series?

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      April 10, 2014 at 1:45 am

      As soon as I know, you’ll know here! No word yet but I believe the next series has already started filming. Not defintie though.

  4. Avatartracey says

    April 13, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I think there needs to be a series where all of the contestants are all completely inexperienced, renters help out those who have never renovated because they are everyday battlers who cannot afford a mortgage in todays market. I think it’s unfair that contestants who only just won $400, 000 last year got another $600, 000 this year.

  5. AvatarMonique says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Wondering about applications for the next block 2015. Would love to apply. If I could be emailed that would be great.
    Thanks Monique

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      April 14, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      you’d have to ask The Block, I don’t have any info yet, sorry ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. AvatarDarren Mcloughlin and Monique Donovan says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Look no further, Mon And I have got this. The block 2015 woot woot, cant wait

  7. Avatarjjjohnson13 says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:47 am

    cant wait for the block…. im on it.

  8. AvatarJodi says

    April 29, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Any idea how I can find out when applications for the Block 2015 are open? Not sure where to search? Thankyou x

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      April 30, 2014 at 12:58 am

      As soon as we hear we will post about it, but no word as yet!

      • AvatarJodi Spaulding says

        May 4, 2014 at 8:21 pm

        Thank you Jen

  9. AvatarAnna Dobrovoljni says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    We’d love to have the details for next Block application & process please.. We are ready & raring to go!!!!

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:17 am

      Not xalling for applicants yet but keep an eye on The Block website.

  10. AvatarLis says

    May 8, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    cant wait till applications open for the block 2015!!! Looking forward to applying! Please keep me posted also if/when applications are open.

    Cheers Lis

  11. AvatarBridgette says

    May 31, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Its says teams of 2 have to be aged 18-25 – me and my sister in law are 31 – does that mean that we can’t apply?? Couples can be 18-65?? I’m confused.

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      May 31, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Bridgette, you’d have to ask them, but please see this more up to date article about 2015 applications too: https://theinteriorsaddict.com/applications-are-open-for-the-block-2015

  12. Avatarisobelle kania says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I am over people telling me and my partner should apply,so we have been nagged into this,we have no choice but to give it a go,Bugger!!!! Isobelle

  13. AvatarStephanie says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Hi there! Just wondering if pregnancy rules out chance of being short listed?

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      June 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Hi Stephanie. You’d have to ask them but I’m sure it wouldn’t if you weren’t due during filming!

      • AvatarStephanie says

        June 6, 2014 at 3:33 pm

        Many thanks Jen!

  14. Avatargeorge taouk says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    hi it george and i think my brother and i will win

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