The Block creator talks the new series and reveals how the coronavirus pandemic 'took a heavy toll'
Daily MailThe new season of The Block is set to premiere on Sunday. And the show's executive producer and creator, Julian Cress, has spoken about the latest series and how the coronavirus pandemic affected production. 'We knew we had a damn good show': The Block creator Julian Cress spoke about the new series this week, admitting the coronavirus pandemic 'took a heavy toll' on production The 2020 season of The Block will be unlike any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured: hosts Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft 'Imagine you've got contestants who are watching the Prime Minister's press conference together in the morning, and then having to finish the bathroom in the afternoon,' Julian said. Trying times: Julian said the pandemic took a 'heavy toll' on the show, with COVID restrictions and lockdowns in place.