The Block fans call out builder’s behaviour – after he ‘intimidated’ two female contestants and stormed off set

The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set

As a seasoned viewer of The Block, I must say I’ve seen my fair share of drama, but Tuesday night’s episode was a game-changer. Zak, the builder who seemed to have it all, was sent packing after his heated exchange with sisters Maddy and Charlotte.


On Tuesday evening, enthusiasts of the Block cheered as builder Zak ended his participation in the show and departed from the site following a passionate argument with Maddy and Charlotte, the latest contestants.

The carpenter stormed off, leaving the women in tears, after accusing them of criticizing him harshly on live television, claiming they found him overpowering and difficult to engage with.

If they couldn’t agree on something, Zak instructed his construction team to leave the site, and he angrily walked away. This led many spectators on X to criticize the craftsman for his response.

Is it truly the case that this individual is explaining intimidation to two young women, while himself coming off as intimidating? This was a comment made by someone.

‘Men frequently treat women this way, but what sets this situation apart is the presence of cameras.’

Someone else said Zak was ‘single handedly ruining his own reputation on this show’. 

A different perspective was shared by a viewer, saying ‘Builder Zak embodies what’s problematic about some men struggling to communicate effectively with younger women.’

Other enthusiasts of the series rejoiced at his departure, with one individual remarking playfully, “Let’s all chant, ‘Zak, take the exit!’

The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set

‘Good riddance Zac’, wrote another, before adding, ‘The girls will be better off without you. Be warned people of Phillip Island what this builder is like.’

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Zak for comment.  

On Tuesday, I couldn’t help but feel the intense emotions boiling over when my beloved Zak, the master builder on The Block, along with his dedicated team, decided to walk off the set in a whirlwind of anger following an intense argument with the newcomers Maddy and Charlotte Harry.

At the eleventh hour, two sisters traveling from Sydney unexpectedly arrived to assume responsibility for House One previously occupied by Paige and Jesse Maguire, who abruptly left the program last week.

however, matters deteriorated for Maddy, aged 24, and Charlotte, aged 22, when they found themselves at odds with the builder chosen by their former colleagues.

The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set

The relationship between the two parties has grown tense ever since the arrival of the sisters a few days back, as they expressed to host Scott Cam that they find Zak somewhat overpowering to handle.

Immediately, the carpenter angrily accused them of sabotaging him during the TV show by secretly building the house with another contractor, Jack, instead of him.

Frustration escalated as Zak voiced his displeasure over the chaotic, unsanitary state of the workplace at House One, which he compared unfavorably to a brothel.

Charlotte tried to pacify the tradesman by suggesting solutions, yet he took offense when it seemed like she was brushing him aside and speaking directly to his subordinate Nathan instead.

He expressed his frustration, saying, “I’m aiming for a one-on-one chat with you, but instead, you seem to engage more with Nathan. That feels disrespectful,” he shared with Charlotte, causing her to get emotional rather swiftly.

“It started on Monday, and when I inquired about it, you shifted your attention to speak with Nathan instead.

The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set

Later on, Charlotte admitted to the producers that she and her sister Maddy frequently communicate with Nathan instead of Zak, as she finds Nathan more accessible.

In a hurry, Charlotte and Zak decided to discuss their issue again the next day, as their situation was escalating rapidly.

However, a night of rest didn’t quell the heat between them as Zak continued to take exception with the girls calling him ‘intimidating’. 

In an attempt to help him see things differently, Maddy explained that his straightforward approach was coming across as negative.

He said, “I’m sorry for any misunderstanding about my tone,” but Charlotte found it insincere. This led to Zak deciding to leave the program.

He expressed that they would be leaving, as the current group dynamics weren’t proving effective, and regrettably so. Then, he instructed his team to gather their things.

The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set
The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set
The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set
The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set
The Block fans call out builder's behaviour - after he 'intimidated' two female contestants and stormed off set

After that, he angrily departed while Maddy tried to part ways amicably by expressing regret, inadvertently causing her to cry because she ended up having to say sorry to Nathan instead.

‘I think being kind goes a long way,’ Maddy tearfully told producers after the row.

We’re not demanding the extraordinary; all we seek is respect. From the start, I had a feeling this might not have been the perfect match.

Maddy added that she felt regretful about how things concluded, yet firmly stated that she couldn’t collaborate with an individual she found difficult to communicate openly with.

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