The Block executive producer Julian Cress has spoken out about claims the show’s website is “cursed” and revealed how the show is trying to keep the peace with “angry” neighbors.
Filming for the new season is currently taking place on Charming Street in the Hampton East area of Melbourne.
The show made headlines in recent weeks following the McCafe disaster and the “illegal” parking scandal.
According to Cress, most of the neighbors are okay with filming on their street.
He said Tonight on TV: “I would say I know 50 of the neighbors well enough to say ‘good morning’ and I know their names.”
The Block executive producer Julian Cress has spoken out about claims the show’s website is “cursed” and revealed how the show is trying to keep the peace with “angry” neighbors
He added, “99 percent of them are really happy we’re here.” Two neighbors come to mind, one who doesn’t like that we’re here and another who started a Facebook page … but even he doesn’t say he’s unhappy about it.”
Cress added that after the McCafe drama they gave the neighbors wine and invited them to The Block site when it was finished.
“So we sent them all a bottle of wine and said, ‘Sorry, we only have a few weeks left.’ ‘We’ll take you out for a drink and a free coffee wherever we’re allowed.”
Filming for the new season is currently taking place on Charming Street in the Hampton East area of Melbourne. The show made headlines in recent weeks following the McCafe disaster and the “illegal” parking scandal. Pictured is presenter Scott Cam
He said he found the cursed claims “hilarious”.
This comes after it was revealed that residents around The Block are upset after a makeshift McCafe across the street suddenly stopped serving them free coffee – and complaints are mounting about tradespeople parking in front of their driveways.
The McDonald’s McCafe was built on the porch of a house directly across from the houses being renovated for the popular Channel Nine series.
The stand had been there for a few weeks, handing out free drinks to traders and local residents, until earlier this month, Macca’s goodwill towards its neighbors suddenly ended.
This comes after it was revealed that residents around The Block are upset after a makeshift McCafé across the street suddenly stopped serving them free coffee
The controversy comes on the heels of reports that neighbors are still upset at being barred from their homes by those working on the show.
A resident near the filming location shared his anger after one of The Block stars “illegally” blocked access to their private driveway.
The community member shared a snap of the incident on the 2023 Charming St ‘The Block’ Facebook page.
The photo showed scaffolding and fences surrounding The Block site, as well as several traditional vehicles parked on the street.
“This is just moments after I tried the guys from The Block because a certain star had parked his car illegally in the no standing area again and because there was a car parked on our side of the street it was impossible for me to get in. “The driveway,” the resident explained.
“If you know the area, you’ll find that the car was moved to a different part of the no-standing area.” This all happened after I emailed for a few days [ago] to the builders and [executive producer] Julian Cress asks her to tell people not to do it. Come on guys… make it better!’
In March, Daily Mail Australia reported that local residents were furious with Cress himself after he parked his $500,000 Porsche on the street.
Some residents were also upset when Channel Nine asked them to move their cars to film a 1950s-style commercial for the hit reality TV show.
“The way the Channel Nine producers handled it was nothing short of a joke,” said a local resident.
“He literally asked local residents to move our cars but was fine with him parking where he wanted.”
A resident near the filming location also shared his anger after one of The Block stars “illegally” blocked access to their private driveway
