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With three massive rooms to deliver, the contestants on The Block are looking nervously at their balance sheets and wondering if they can even finish their builds.
But host Scott Cam looks set to save the day, with a glass-blowing challenge on Wednesday’s episode providing the teams with an opportunity to win a much-needed cash injection.
‘I step in to offer some relief,’ he says in a trailer, adding: ‘And for some of our teams, it’s a must-win.’
Welcome relief: The Block host Scott Cam (right, with Shelley Craft) looks set to save the day on Wednesday’s episode, with a glass-blowing challenge providing the teams with an opportunity to win a much-needed cash injection
The promo shows the teams stressing over their renovations and discussing how much they need the extra money.
The Packham brothers admit they have a ‘mammoth task’ ahead of them.
Meanwhile, Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie say they’re ‘anxious’ about the amount of work still to do.
Under pressure: The promo shows the teams stressing over their renovations and discussing how much they need the extra money. Pictured: Josh and Luke Packham
Countdown: With three massive rooms to deliver, the contestants are looking nervously at their balance sheets and wondering if they can finish their builds. Pictured: Ronnie Caceres
Stress: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie say they’re anxious about the amount of work still to do
But with prize money on the table, Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson say it’s like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders.
‘Scotty Cam, he’s an alright bloke, isn’t he?’ adds Georgia Caceres.
One couple will take home the ‘lion’s share’ of the $10,000 prize money from the glass-blowing challenge, says Scott.
Will they win the cash? But with prize money on the table, Kirsty Lee Akers and Jesse Anderson say it’s like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders
Feeling confident: Tanya Guccione can’t wipe the smile off her face as Scott addresses the cast
Tuesday’s episode saw Kirsty reach breaking point mid fears she and husband Jesse won’t be able to finish their build at Bronte Court.
The country music star, 34, burst into tears as it dawned on her just how over budget they were.
After blowing $86,000 on their expansive backyard and being audited, she wept when she realised they had no money left to complete their front yard.
Tension: Tuesday’s episode saw Kirsty reach breaking point mid fears she and husband Jesse won’t be able to finish their build at Bronte Court
‘I’m a little bit stressed because these are the bills we have to pay from last week,’ she said.
The high school sweethearts had spent $22,500 on landscaping alone, and also built a concrete pool and dining pavilion in the yard.
What’s more, it came with a pizza oven, chicken coop and barbecue.
Blown it: After blowing $86,000 on their expansive backyard and being audited, she wept when she realised they had no money left to complete their front yard
Lavish: The couple had spent $22,500 on landscaping alone, and also built a concrete pool and dining pavilion in the yard. What’s more, it came with a pizza oven, chicken coop and barbecue
‘Next week, we’re going to be in minus… we’re going to go into front-yard week with zero dollars, depending on what Scotty [Cam] gives us,’ she added tearfully.
‘Don’t get upset, darling. Our house is three times the size of everyone else’s,’ videographer Jesse said as he tried to console his wife.
Kirsty admitted the idea of not being able to finish their build was ‘heartbreaking’.
Cold comfort: ‘Don’t get upset, darling. Our house is three times the size of everyone else’s,’ videographer Jesse said as he tried to console his wife
Stressed: Kirsty admitted the idea of not being able to finish their build was ‘heartbreaking’
‘There’s going to be a lot of sleepless nights I think,’ she added.
‘We have this amazing house… to think in the final weeks we can’t do it justice. It’s heartbreaking. The idea of not finishing is devastating, it’s just not an option for us.’
The Block continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel Nine
Challenge time: The Blockheads were later told they were being whisked away from the building site for an overnight stay in rural Victoria, where they would be treated to a slap-up meal with host Scott Cam – and also have the chance to win $5,000
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