Scott Cam says The Block's shutdown has been 'tough for everybody'
4 years, 9 months ago

Scott Cam says The Block's shutdown has been 'tough for everybody'

Daily Mail  

The Block host Scott Cam is in self-isolation after production on the show's 16th season was suspended on Thursday due to coronavirus fears. Staying home: The Block host Scott Cam is in self-isolation after production on the show's 16th season was suspended on Thursday due to coronavirus fears He added: 'We realised that these guys and girls - tradesmen, apprentices, our contestants - were starting to get worried. 'It's been tough for everybody': Scott, who co-hosts The Block with Shelley Craft, expressed his sympathy for the millions of Australians who have lost their jobs in the past week On Thursday, a Channel Nine spokesperson confirmed The Block contestants had been sent home due to travel bans, border shutdowns and safety concerns. Safety first: Scott said The Block's producers had made the difficult decision to halt production when they realised the 'tradesmen, apprentices and contestants were starting to get worried' On hold: On Thursday, a Channel Nine spokesperson confirmed The Block contestants had been sent home due to travel bans, border shutdowns and safety concerns.

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Coronavirus Australia: Dan Andrews takes swipe at NSW lockdown picnics amid Covid vaccine row
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Dan Andrews takes swipe at NSW lockdown picnics amid Covid vaccine row

Daily Mail  

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One of the nation's toughest coronavirus lockdowns comes into place in South Australia
4 years, 1 month ago

One of the nation's toughest coronavirus lockdowns comes into place in South Australia

ABC  

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Australia’s coronavirus lockdown strategy worked. Could this be a model for the US?
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia’s coronavirus lockdown strategy worked. Could this be a model for the US?

CNN  

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The Block's Scott Cam confirms open inspections have been cancelled
4 years, 4 months ago

The Block's Scott Cam confirms open inspections have been cancelled

Daily Mail  

Scott Cam has left The Block fans devastated after delivering some sad news about this season's open house inspections. Canned: The Block's Scott Cam, 57, has confirmed that this year's open inspections have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic He also revealed that Channel Nine has so far ruled out the idea of having a virtual online inspection. 'We …

Scott Cam reveals big changes were made to the new season of The Block due to the pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Scott Cam reveals big changes were made to the new season of The Block due to the pandemic

Daily Mail  

Scott Cam has revealed that the new season of The Block will be unlike any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said: 'Our show is a construction and real-estate show, but this year I think it's also a bit of a documentary about what Australia has gone through' He added: 'We did five weeks and shut the whole thing …

The Block swings back into action in Melbourne
4 years, 8 months ago

The Block swings back into action in Melbourne

Daily Mail  

Production of The Block was brought to a grinding halt six weeks ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While Scott didn't wear any protective gear, production crew took extra precautions to protect the star - including wearing latex gloves, face shields and surgical masks. As building is deemed essential work, work was allowed to resume this week Protective measures: Due …

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