Late-night visitors at the accommodation used by The Block contestants are alleged to have caused friction among the cast, with House 5 contestant Tayla reportedly inviting guests back to the property while others were trying to rest.
The 32-year-old is said to have regularly welcomed friends and visitors after filming, prompting complaints from fellow contestants who faced another demanding day of renovation work.
Guests are not believed to be expressly prohibited during production. However, an insider told New Idea that Tayla’s social life became a source of tension because some visitors arrived late and noise allegedly continued into the night.
“Tayla is social, outgoing and likes to enjoy herself, but not everyone enjoyed it as much as she did,” the source said.
“Other contestants occasionally had family members or close friends visit, but generally speaking, they kept to themselves as they were keen to rest after a hard day’s work.”
The insider claimed the shared accommodation began to feel less like a place to unwind and more like a busy house party, with some contestants privately discussing the issue the following morning.
“It started to feel like a genuine share house. People were being kept awake, wondering who had been invited over and quietly complaining to one another the next day,” the source alleged.
Tayla was reportedly unaware that some of her co-stars were unhappy, with the insider claiming she believed she was simply enjoying her time on the renovation competition.
“She was having fun and living her life, but the others felt that there needed to be some boundaries,” the source said.
The situation is also alleged to have placed Tayla’s father and teammate, Rick, 63, in an awkward position. Despite the reported frustration, the other Block contestants are said to have avoided confronting Tayla directly to prevent another dispute during the intense competition.
The claims add to the scrutiny surrounding the House 5 team, who have already attracted attention this season over their approach to the renovation challenge. Further tension is reportedly expected when Tayla makes a series of decisions while Rick is away from the site.
