Shelley Craft, Shayna Blaze and Scotty Cam film retro commercial for the new season of The Block
The stars of The Block were channelling the 1950s on Saturday.
Hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft were joined by Block judges, Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker donning their retro best.
The cast gathered together to film a new commercial for the series at the new 2023 Block site.
Shelley, 46, was looking youthful indeed in a polka dot halter top in bright yellow with white spots, that showed off some cleavage.
She added a pair of fitted red jeans in a three quarter length along with patent red lather heels.
The stars of The Block were channelling the 1950s on Saturday
Hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft were joined by Block judges, Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker donning their retro best
The cast gathered together to film a new commercial for the series at the new 2023 Block site
Opting for era appropriate makeup, she donned bright red lipstick and wore her blonde hair in curls.
The TV star skipped the accessories but for a bright yellow belt and a pair of dangling pearlescent earrings.
Shaynna, 59, worked her angles in a white wiggle dress with black polka dots as she posed for photos.
She added to the look with a pair of hot pink heels which matched the flower pinned to her dress.
Shelley, 46, was looking youthful indeed in a polka dot halter top in bright yellow with white spots, that showed off some cleavage
She stopped between shooting to take some selfies
She added a pair of fitted red jeans in a three quarter length along with patent red lather heels
Opting for era appropriate makeup, she donned bright red lipstick and wore her blonde hair in curls
The TV star skipped the accessories but for a bright yellow belt and a pair of dangling pearlescent earrings and had on some vintage sunglasses
The TV personality added to the ensemble with white, lace gloves and a huge straw hat, also in a white tone.
For makeup, Shaynna matched her lipstick to her shoes and wore her blonde locks in curls.
She completed the look with a pair of statement earrings with pearls in varying sizes.
Scott, 60, went for the classic 1950s greaser look, wearing a leather jacket and dark jeans.
Scott, 60, went for the classic 1950s greaser look, wearing a leather jacket and dark jeans
He added a simple white muscle shirt, leather belt and chunky leather motorcycle boots
The television host later changed his shirt into a bright red option, still working that retro style
He had his hair done in a classic coif of the era to complete the transformation
At one stage Scott took a call on a red rotary phone
He had earlier arrived on set in a much more casual outfit
He added a simple white muscle shirt, leather belt and chunky leather motorcycle boots.
The television host later changed his shirt into a bright red option, still working that retro style.
Neale, 61, was rocking a 1950s gangster look in a dapper navy blue blazer and grey trousers.
He added a classic hat, loud tie and brown dress shoes, as well as a pair of vintage glasses.
Shaynna, 59, worked her angles in a white wiggle dress with black polka dots as she posed for photos
She added to the look with a pair of hot pink heels which matched the flower pinned to her dress
The TV personality added to the look with white, lace gloves and a huge straw hat, also in a white tone
For makeup, Shaynna matched her lipstick to her shoes and wore her blonde locks in curls
She completed the look with a pair of statement earrings with pearls in varying sizes
The TV star was clearly having a lot of fun on set
Darren 45, dressed up as a classic 1950s stud, wearing a tight white shirt and jeans with his hair slicked back.
Another actor took on the role of a milkman, donning a retro costume and wearing a white cap while carrying pails of milk.
Also on set were foremen Keith and Dan who donned throwback blue workers uniforms.
The cast appeared to be having a ball, mingling and laughing together in between filming.
It comes after Channel Nine was slammed for sending residents an ‘entitled’ letter asking them to move their cars so they can shoot a commercial for ‘The Block’.
Neale, 61, was rocking a 1950s gangster look in a dapper navy blue blazer and grey trousers
Darren 45, dressed up as a classic 1950s stud, wearing a tight white shirt and jeans with his hair slicked back
Neale added a classic hat, loud tie and brown dress shoes, as well as a pair of vintage glasses
Another actor took on the role of a milkman, donning a retro costume and wearing a white cap while carrying pails of milk
Also on set were foremen Keith and Dan doing some risky stunts
They donned throwback blue workers uniforms
Last Monday, the network sent the letter to homeowners living along Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area in Melbourne’s south-east.
Channel Nine informed residents they intended to film a commercial for their hit show and that it would be set during the 1950s.
The letter sparked outrage for only giving residents short notice and telling them not to park their cars on the street or driveways.
‘We will bring various 7 x 1950’s cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes,’ the letter read.
One scene showed Scott grab some milk from the milkman
The entire cast was dressed to the nines in 1950s garb
A shiny red truck added to the vintage atmosphere
The cast appeared to be having a ball, mingling and laughing together in between filming
It comes after Channel Nine was slammed for sending residents an ‘entitled’ letter asking them to move their cars so they can shoot a commercial for ‘The Block’
Last Monday, the network sent the letter to homeowners living along Charming Street in Hampton East in the Bayside Council area in Melbourne’s south-east
‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways.
‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning.’
The letter went on to warn that residents living in house number 24 and 25 to make sure they didn’t park their car outside their houses on Saturday.
A photo of the letter was shared online where social media users ripped into the network for its ‘entitled’ requests.
Channel Nine informed residents they intended to film a commercial for their hit show and that it would be set during the 1950s
The letter sparked outrage for only giving residents short notice and telling them not to park their cars on the street or driveways
‘We will bring various 7 x 1950’s cars to park on the street and period piece props and costumes,’ the letter read
‘As we are dressing the street, we do request on Friday evening that you please not park on the street or in your driveways’ it continued
‘Brilliant!!! They’ve got a bloody cheek, haven’t they ? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday,’ one wrote.
Another added: ‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party.’
Several suggested the residents living along the street ask the network to reimburse them for their troubles.
‘Dear Channel Nine, I’d be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,’ one wrote.
‘We would like to keep modern cars out of the shots. If you need assistance to move your vehicles we can assist you in the morning’ it read
The letter went on to warn that residents living in house number 24 and 25 to make sure they didn’t park their car outside their houses on Saturday
A photo of the letter was shared online where social media users ripped into the network for its ‘entitled’ requests
‘Brilliant!!! They’ve got a bloody cheek, haven’t they ? Five days notice to basically cancel your entire Saturday,’ one wrote
‘As this then makes me part of your production, I’m sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services.
‘Once I have confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my recompense I will make the arrangements you have requested.’
A second added: ‘In all seriousness, get some money out of them.
‘Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard.
‘Maybe keep the cars up past the letterbox so it’s on your private property rather than the council’s, but still very visible. Make some noise in case they’re recording audio.
‘They need release forms for anyone with their face in shot.’
Another added: ‘Why cancel your Saturday? Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party’
Several suggested the residents living along the street ask the network to reimburse them for their troubles
‘Dear Channel Nine, I’d be delighted to acquiesce to your requirements for filming,’ one wrote
‘As this then makes me part of your production, I’m sure your accounting department would have no trouble approving payment of the attached invoice for my services’ they went on
A second added: ‘In all seriousness, get some money out of them. Park cars on your lawn and invite someone over for a BBQ in the front yard’
The social media user claimed it was standard practice that production companies pay location fees
The social media user claimed it was standard practice that production companies pay location fees.
‘I’ve shot plenty of commercials,’ they wrote.
‘Sometimes you can get a friend to kindly lend their house for a shoot, but taking over an entire street and giving specific restrictions to each resident, without any location fees??
‘They’re counting on the plebs being both naive and also feeling privileged to have their precious street ‘on the telly’.’
Daily Mail Australia contacted Channel Nine for comment.
Channel Nine’s ‘entitled’ letter to residents is pictured