The Block viewers slam Scott Cam for fuelling a ‘gossip session’ with two contestants: ‘He sounded petty and pathetic’

On Monday night’s episode of The Block, host Scott Cam treated the winning contestants of this week’s task to enjoy a few drinks with him in a private gathering.

Winners Leah and Ash joined Scott at a small country pub in Kyneton so they could give him a chance to get some advice for the rest of the competition.

However, some viewers were disappointed when the meeting turned into a ‘gossip session’ about the other participants – and it seemed to have been fueled by the presenter.

It all started when Scott said he teamed up with contestants Steph and Gian and said they were “confident.”

Leah, who has clashed with contestant Steph throughout the competition, agrees, adding, “Oh yeah, I think she’s confident in absolutely everyone’s style.”

Intrigued by this remark, the presenter then asked, ‘Really? Tell me more!’

Then things got a bit annoying, when Ash replied, “She’s got an acquired taste, Steph.” She’s like a (edited) cocktail.’

Leah then said the five other couples in the competition are “strange.”

‘This is the thing. We’re down a rabbit hole, you have five strange couples – and I don’t mean strangers, I just mean strange – and we all live together. You can’t all be best friends, she said.

Winners Leah and Ash joined Scott in a small country pub in Kyneton so they could pick his brains and get advice for the rest of the competition. However, some viewers were disappointed when the meeting turned into a ‘gossip session’ about the other participants – and it seemed to be fueled by the presenter (all pictured)

Scott laughed at the couple’s comments about the other contestants, adding, “This is fantastic, I love the gossip.”

However, he informed Leah and Ash that he would not pass their comments on to the other couples, saying, “And what happens at the Scotty dinner stays with the Scotty dinner.”

Many viewers took to social media to share their disgust at Scotty urging the couple on.

One person wrote, “I was actually ashamed of him! He sounded petty and pathetic.’

While another said: ‘I had some respect for Scotty…but it’s gone out the window. he’s sold his soul to the ratings… why bother with Ash and Leah’s bullying!’

Leah (pictured), who clashed with contestant Steph during the competition, made a comment about her overconfidence

Scott laughed at the couple’s comments about the other contestants, saying: ‘This is fantastic, I love the gossip’

And a third commented, “So they’re having dinner with Scotty where they can pick out his brains and all they’re going to do is whine about everyone else on the show..good one!”

Other viewers said that the presenter owes an apology to the other participants.

“I’ll be disappointed if Scott Cam doesn’t apologize for encouraging Leah and Ash’s bad behavior,” one viewer wrote.

“You can’t be friends with everyone, but you can be polite and neutral, and as a host that’s your job. Disappointing.’

Many viewers took to social media to share their disgust at Scotty inciting the pair to gossip