The Block 2022 auctions: Inside the Channel Nine show's biggest scandals

Talented contestants have made hundreds of thousands of dollars from their amazing home renovations on The Block. Former AFL star Darren Jolly and his wife Deanne were popular contestants on The Block - appearing twice in 2014 and 2015, and winning the latter season After their split, Darren claimed on Instagram in October 2020 he hadn't been in contact with his two daughters since splitting from his wife in September 2019. In September 2020, Jess and Norm confirmed they'd blown every penny of their cash prize in just two years Jess also revealed she and Norm paid off a friend's car loan, bought two lawnmowers and even purchased a block of land on Queensland's Russell Island. Frustratingly for the other teams, Tanya denied any wrongdoing for weeks - before eventually making a full confession during the season finale Auction day fears for this year's season The 2022 season of The Block has had the usual blow-ups and cheating accusations - usually involving Sharon and Ankur from House 3 - but the biggest scandal this year may unfold on auction day. The median house price in the Gisborne is about $1.1m Former Block contestant Kirsty Lee Akers said last week she was 'really worried' for this year's teams.