Adrian Portelli’s $8 Million Giveaway: What Happens to The Block 2024 Homes?
Celebrity bidder Adrian Portelli, known for his involvement in “The Block,” has revealed the winner of his high-profile mega-giveaway, where all five homes from the 2024 season were up for grabs. The grand prize allowed the winner to choose between receiving the homes or a cash prize of $8 million, and in an unexpected turn, the lucky winner, healthcare worker Holly from Ballarat, decided to take the cash option.
This decision has raised questions about the fate of the stunning homes that were once the center of the popular reality show. Portelli confirmed that, with the cash prize already transferred, his company, LMCT+, plans to retain the five properties for personal use, as well as for future events. While the homes will not be put back on the market, the decision to keep them reflects Portelli’s continued interest in using the properties for a variety of future ventures.
Despite the generosity of the giveaway, Portelli made it clear that this would be his final involvement with “The Block,” stating that the logistics, marketing expenses, and permits associated with such a massive undertaking made it difficult to justify conducting another giveaway. He had previously bought all five homes during the 2024 auction, which saw him spend more than $15 million.
Portelli’s move marks the end of an era for the show, leaving viewers and fans wondering what the future of the property giveaways and auctions on “The Block” will look like in 2025 and beyond.
