The Block’s mysterious ‘Mr Lambo’ DENIES he helped Omar and Oz ‘rig’ their record-breaking auction
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The Block’s mysterious ‘Mr Lambo’ DENIES that he helped Omar and Oz ‘rigg’ their record auction and offers to show his huge bank account as proof he was a real bidder
Omar Slaimankhel and Adrian Portelli, the “millionaire friend” of Ozman “Oz” Abu Malik, have hit back at claims that they “manipulated” their record auction during Sunday’s The Block final.
Portelli – an online promotion guru with a net worth of $8 million – opened the bid for House 5 at $4.5 million, which was much higher than the minimum price of $4.08 million.
His aggressive bids meant that eventual buyer Danny Wallis ended up paying a whopping $5,666,666.66 for the four-bedroom, 10-acre property, turning the boys into instant millionaires with a total profit of $1,686,666.66 – the largest victory in The Block’s 18-year history.
Since then, conspiracy theories have circulated on social media, with some viewers falsely accusing the western Sydney partners of ‘manipulating’ the auction by bringing in Adrian to drive up the price.
However, Adrian hit back at the claims, insisting he was a “real buyer.”
The Block’s mysterious ‘Mr Lambo’ Adrian Portelli (pictured) has denied claims he helped Omar and Oz set up their record auction
“For anyone who doubted the legitimacy of the auction, I was a real buyer with the intention of buying that property,” he wrote on Instagram.
“No one is responsible for what happened. It’s an auction. Believe it or not, but when you have two people who really want the property, a bidding war starts.’
He continued, “I’m happy to show my bank account to anyone who suggests these were fake bids.”
Adrian – an online promotion guru with a net worth of $8 million – insisted he was a “real buyer” and even offered to show his bank account as proof
Adrian seemed to know Omar and Oz very well during Sunday night’s final.
He arrived at the auction in a flashy yellow Lamborghini, before unleashing a massive bidding war with the infamous Wallis, leading to Omar and Oz’s spectacular victory.
After their win, some fans speculated that the auction was “dodgy” and that Adrian was “set up” to force Danny to spend more. But an equally large number of viewers refuted this, saying the guys won fairly and calling the criticism “racist.”
Adrian (pictured), who arrived at the auction in a flashy yellow Lamborghini and seemed to know Omar and Oz well, opened the bid for House 5 at $4.5 million, well above the $4.08 million reserve price
Omar and Oz’s co-star Jenny Heath also claimed the pair wouldn’t have won if their friend hadn’t bid on the day.
“They’ve been hanging out with that guy for the past few weeks. We know the game they played,” she told Daily Mail Australia.
“If Omar and Oz’s millionaire friend hadn’t shown up, they wouldn’t have done it right.”
His aggressive bids meant that eventual buyer Danny Wallis ended up paying a whopping $5,666,666.66 for the four-bedroom, 10-acre property, turning Omar and Oz (pictured) into instant millionaires with total profits of $1,686,666, 66 – the largest in the 18-year span of The Block history
Adrian, 33, founded the car enthusiasts club LMCT+ in 2018 and it has become Australia’s largest and fastest growing car community.
He also runs his own promotional and giveaway business, focusing on luxury vehicles and prestigious homes.
In August, Adrian bought an incredible mansion on the Gold Coast for $2.3 million.
He also owns a house on Hope Island in Queensland and is building a house in Sanctuary Cove.
Adrian also runs his charity The Little Legends Foundation, which provides emergency medical care and experiences for vulnerable children.
Adrian founded the car enthusiasts club LMCT+ in 2018 and it has become Australia’s largest and fastest growing car community. He also runs his own promotional and giveaway business, focusing on luxury vehicles and prestigious homes