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Week Two of The Block’s Phillip Island season took an unexpected turn as Kristian and Mimi, fresh off their bathroom win, found themselves at the centre of the season’s first major scandal.
The week started on a high note for Kristian and Mimi. After taking home the top spot in the bathroom challenge, they were rewarded with a special surprise dinner in Melbourne. The couple was thrilled to meet last year’s winners, Steph and Gian, who offered invaluable advice on how to navigate the pressures of the competition. But the excitement of their win was short-lived.
The following day, tension began to build when the couple attended their Kinsman kitchen consult. What should have been a productive planning session quickly turned emotional, as Kristian questioned Mimi’s design choices, leaving her in tears. This clash marked the beginning of a series of unfortunate events that would cast a shadow over their early success.
Upon returning to the site, the real bombshell dropped: Kristian had forged Foreman Dan’s signature on a demolition permit. In an effort to speed up their progress, Kristian’s decision to break the rules put both his integrity and the couple’s reputation on the line.
Foreman Dan, who has seen it all in his 11 seasons on The Block, was livid. “I’ve been doing this for 11 series. Nobody’s ever forged my signature. There’s going to be a penalty,” he declared, making it clear that Kristian’s actions were unacceptable.
Mimi, who was completely unaware of Kristian’s forgery, was left feeling embarrassed and betrayed. “I’m really embarrassed. It’s so childish, man,” she told Dan, distancing herself from her partner’s actions. Kristian’s response didn’t help the situation: “It’s not childish, it’s stupid,” he admitted, acknowledging the gravity of his mistake.
The penalty for Kristian’s misconduct was a one-hour reduction in on-site working hours—a consequence that some might argue doesn’t fully reflect the severity of the rule-breaking. Nevertheless, the incident has undoubtedly shaken Kristian and Mimi’s standing in the competition and has left a mark on their journey.
As the week continues, the couple will have to navigate the fallout from Kristian’s actions while trying to stay focused on their next project. With the competition heating up and tensions running high, it’s clear that Kristian and Mimi have their work cut out for them as they try to regain the trust of their fellow contestants and avoid further missteps on The Block.
