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The Block Is Back on Sunday - with Water Views and a Share House
Scott Cam says he is recovering after knee-replacement surgery as season 22 begins with the show’s move to Mount Eliza.
- Long-Time host Scott Cam is recovering from knee-replacement surgery in the hospital ahead of The Block's 22nd season premiere on Channel Nine this Sunday, August 2.
- This year's series moves to the beachside suburb of Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, where Domain reports the median house price is $1.7 million.
- Contestants including Gold Coast couple Chantal and Wyatt, and father-daughter duo Rick and Tayla from Altona, will build homes with the approval of Cam.
- Cam is completing about 10 media interviews from his hospital bed, remaining active in season promotion despite his knee-replacement surgery recovery.
- Last year's Daylesford series generated $9 million for the local economy, with house profits reaching $420,000, $120,000, and nearly $110,000.
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"A lot of pain": The Block's Scott Cam reveals emergency 12-day hospital stay
Scott Cam has shocked fans by revealing he has been in the hospital for almost two weeks. The Block host shared the news live on the Brisbane radio show Stav, Abby & Matt on July 31, just days before the renovation show’s 2026 premiere. “I am calling you from my hospital room, which I’ve been in for 12 days. I just had a knee replacement,” he told the hosts. Scott Cam has revealed that he’s been in hospital for a while. (Credit: Nine) “First fiv…
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