The Block Mount Eliza confirmed in Scott Cam radio interview

Scott Cam has seemingly jumped the gun, confirming The Block’s next move to Mount Eliza live on radio before Channel 9’s official reveal.

The Block host Scott Cam has appeared to accidentally confirm the show’s next location, revealing on air that filming for the 2026 season will take place in Mt Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula.

The veteran presenter made the comment while chatting with Fifi, Fev & Nick on 101.9 The Fox on Thursday morning, weeks before Channel 9 has officially announced the move.

“We’re looking forward to that,” Cam said.
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“I’m going to go down there next week, pop into Mt Eliza and have a look for a house to rent for three months.

“So if you’ve got a house in Mt Eliza I could rent, give me a call!”

The slip-up backs the Herald Sun’s August exclusive revealing Mt Eliza had been locked in for The Block’s 22nd season, following multiple property sales linked to the production.

Cam, entering his 19th season as host, joked that wife Annie and their kids would visit “for a week here and there” during filming, adding he enjoys immersing himself in local communities.

“I really enjoy that aspect, getting to know the people and the town. It’s a great way to live for a few months,” he said.

The Block 2025 contestants faced fierce auctions in Phillip Island, next year, the cameras are expected to roll on the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Nine

Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody were left stunned when Scott Cam revealed The Block’s 2026 Mount Eliza move live on their Fox FM breakfast show. Picture: Fox FM

Channel 9 has yet to confirm the location.

However, its 2025 Upfronts will be held next Wednesday where the network is expected to officially unveil The Block’s 2026 line-up and location.

Cam also addressed speculation that serial Block bidder Adrian Portelli had been “banned” from this year’s auction, insisting the rumours were unfounded.

“We didn’t ban him; it’s a public auction, anyone can turn up,” Cam said.
“We just kindly said, ‘You’ve had a good run, why don’t we leave it to some families to try and buy the houses?’”

The Block’s Scott Cam and Shelley Craft will return for the 2026 season, expected to be officially announced at Nine’s October Upfronts. Picture: Channel 9.

Serial Block bidder Adrian Portelli was not “banned” from this year’s auction, according to Scott Cam, who said he was simply giving families a fair go. Picture: Angelica Snowden / The Australian

The veteran presenter added that Portelli “has gone over to another network”, but said he’s welcome to attend if he wishes.

Cam also praised returning buyer Danny Wallace, calling him “a good bloke” who supports children’s charity My Room through his property purchases.

“If he wants to buy another house like that, that’d be terrific for us,” Cam said.

In a separate interview, The Block co-creator Julian Cress and Nine’s head of content and production Adrian Swift recently discussed the development a celebrity edition of the series, with Dubai, Monaco and Tuscany floated as potential offshore filming sites.

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