The Block’s Kylie and Brad Baker made their first public appearance since their dramatic departure from the show.
The pair were spotted at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, enjoying a drink and a few laughs, perhaps taking a much-needed break from the intense criticism they have faced in recent weeks.
Kylie looked glamorous in an emerald green one-shoulder dress that hugged her figure, with elegant ruffles down the sides for a flattering finish.
Her blonde hair was styled straight and sleek, with a statement, oversized black fascinator crowning her look – a classic touch of racing flair.
She wore statement earrings that dangled gracefully as she sipped her glass of champagne, while her makeup featured a smoky eye and a soft, peach lip.
Brad, meanwhile, kept it classic yet edgy in a beige suit jacket, black shirt and matching trousers, complete with aviator sunglasses.
With a beer in hand, he seemed unfazed by the swirling rumors.
Their public outing comes amid the fallout from The Block’s ‘flirt-gate’ scandal, where Brad’s cheeky comment to fellow contestant Mimi Belperio about following her hypothetical OnlyFans account sparked tensions with Kylie.
The Block’s Kylie and Brad Baker made their first public appearance since their dramatic departure from the show
The pair were spotted at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, enjoying a drink and a few laughs, perhaps taking a much-needed break from the intense criticism they have faced in recent weeks. (Pictured while talking to a friend)
In a shocking turn of events during Sunday night’s episode, Kylie stormed off the set, visibly upset and declared she was ‘done’ with the show.
According to an insider, Kylie and Brad’s departure left House Four unfinished, with much of the remaining work being completed by their builders.
This has fueled resentment among other participants, who argue that the couple should not benefit financially if their property sells above the guide price at auction.
Kylie looked glamorous in an emerald green one-shoulder dress that hugged her figure, with elegant ruffles down the sides for a flattering finish
Her blonde hair was styled straight and sleek, with a statement oversized black fascinator topping off her look – a classic touch of race day flair
Brad, meanwhile, kept it classic yet edgy in a beige suit jacket, black shirt and matching trousers, complete with aviator sunglasses
With a beer in hand, he seemed unfazed by the swirling rumors
“There was a lot more to be completed by Channel Nine after the couple left the show,” an anonymous participant revealed.
‘House Four was the least completed property and other builders had to step in and make the final decisions. It seems unreasonable to not finish your house and still qualify for the same percentages.”
Despite the backlash, a clause in the contracts of participants Kylie and Brad could make a profit at the upcoming auction.
As the other teams celebrated ‘tools down’ with host Scott Cam, Kylie was noticeably absent as Brad left to give her final command to the tradies to ‘cut it out’ and ‘go away’ during their final hours of work.
In an emotional confession, Kylie revealed that she initially joined The Block in the hope of financial relief, contrasting her own pay-to-pay lifestyle with her husband’s successful business.
“We’re always working and we’re always parents,” she admitted. “I thought we were going to get a little vacation here.”
With auction day just around the corner, Kylie and Brad’s appearance in the Melbourne Cup could be their attempt to present a united front, but whether their gamble on The Block will pay off remains to be seen.