Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake’s ‘secret connection’ to The Block as they are set to star on show

Comedian Hamish Blake and his multimillionaire beauty magnate wife Zoe Foster Blake will reportedly star in this year’s season of The Block.

The couple are said to be interested in buying one of the properties on Charming St in Melbourne’s Hampton East and star as bidders on the refurbishment series.

A source told the publication that Hamish and Zoe have a secret connection to this year’s series as their former assistant is one of the contestant hopefuls.

“They know what a good investment The Block houses are – and even though they’ve lived in Sydney for three years now, Melbourne will always be their home,” an insider told Woman’s Day.

The source added that not only is a house in the suburbs the ‘perfect place to visit’ for the couple to visit while in Melbourne, the prize money will also help their friend.

“It could potentially help their assistant and dear friend take home the extra $100,000 prize money if they win,” the insider explained.

Meanwhile, the show’s first trailer was released last month.

The promo showed the renovators dressed in 1950s outfits as they posed around vintage cars. Despite not being on the air yet, Nine has already been criticized for sending residents a “just” letter asking them to move their cars so they can do a commercial for The Block.

The couple are said to be interested in buying one of the properties on Charming St in Melbourne’s Hampton East and will appear as bidders on the refurbishment series

In March, the network sent the letter to homeowners living on Charming Street in Hampton East in Melbourne’s south-east Bayside Council area.

Channel Nine informed residents that they were planning to film a commercial for their hit show and that it would be set in the 1950s.

The letter sparked outrage because it gave residents only short notice, telling them not to park their cars in the street or driveways.

“We will park several 7 x 1950 cars on the street and antique props and costumes,” the letter read.

“While we are dressing the street, on Friday evening we ask that you please do not park on the street or in your driveway,” it continued.

‘We want to keep modern cars out of the picture. If you need help moving your vehicles, we can help you in the morning.”

The letter also warned that residents of house numbers 24 and 25 should not park their car in front of the door on Saturdays.

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A photo of the letter was shared online where social media users poured into the network for its “legitimate” requests.

‘Brilliant!!! They have a bloodied cheek, don’t they? Five days in advance to basically cancel your entire Saturday,” one person wrote.

Another said, “Why are you canceling your Saturday?” Sounds like a great day to throw an Aussie Saturday street party.”

Several people suggested that the residents of the street ask the network to pay for their problems.

“Dear Channel Nine, I would like to agree to your filming requirements,” one wrote.

‘Since I will then be part of your production, I am sure that your accounting department would have no problem approving the payment of the attached invoice for my services.

“Once I have written confirmation of your acceptance of my reward, I will make the arrangements you request.”

A second added: “In all seriousness, get some money out of it.

Park cars on your lawn and invite someone to a barbecue in the front yard.

“Maybe leave the cars past the mailbox so it’s on your private property rather than the council’s, but it’s still highly visible. Make some sound in case they record audio.

“They need release forms for anyone with their face in the picture.”

Despite not yet being on the air, Nine has already been criticized for sending residents a “just” letter asking them to move their car so they can shoot the 1950s-style commercial for The Block