A surprising incident during Monday night’s episode of *The Block* left viewers astonished as a car crash interrupted a segment featuring host Scott Cam and contestants Robby and Mat. The event occurred while the trio was fishing at the Tuki Trout Farm in Smeaton, Victoria, a reward for their recent success in the show. Initially, they were assured by Robert, the property owner, that the sound of a car horn was just his young grandson playing inside a parked vehicle. However, the situation escalated when the car unexpectedly veered off and collided with a tree.
During a piece-to-camera interview, Mat described the chaotic moment: “We turn around, the car’s running, the wheels are going into this tree.” He recounted how Robert quickly responded, walking to the car, turning off the ignition, and retrieving his two-year-old grandson from the vehicle. “We’re standing there going like, ‘Uh, how is no one talking about this or panicked?’”
Producers’ Controversial Decision to Air Incident
Despite the incident being classified as a minor accident, it has sparked controversy regarding its broadcast. Jan, co-owner of Tuki Trout Farm and Robert’s wife, expressed her disappointment that the scene was aired after producers had promised it would not be shown. “It was a little, minor accident, and we did ask them not to show that. They promised not to,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle. Thankfully, she confirmed that her grandson was “completely unharmed.”
Following the airing, Robby and Mat shared their disbelief over the event. Mat recounted the surreal atmosphere, noting that the crew was in shock as the situation unfolded. “A kid just drove a car into a tree,” he said, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the incident. Robby added that Scott tried to lighten the mood, joking, “You never know what’s going to happen with these two around!”
Viewer Reactions and Future Episodes
The unusual occurrence has left viewers intrigued and confused. Many took to social media, questioning how the child could access the vehicle alone. Comments ranged from inquiries about the keys being left in the car to disbelief over the two-year-old being able to operate the vehicle. One viewer humorously noted, “2-year-old steals the car and crashes it — how did he reach the pedals?”
Interestingly, Robby and Mat hinted that this incident might not be the most outlandish moment of the season. They teased viewers about an upcoming storyline involving a “funeral,” suggesting that more unexpected events are on the horizon. “I’d go a bit further than a funeral. There is a death, there is a murder, there is a communal funeral,” Mat joked, leaving fans eager to see what unfolds next.
As the season continues, the blend of reality television and unexpected drama promises to keep audiences captivated.
