Leaked Rules Could Bar 'The Candyman' from Buying 'The Block' House
A previous season's contestant contract reportedly prohibits relatives and associates from purchasing properties, potentially impacting Travers Beynon's rumored interest in his sister-in-law's house.
A leaked contract from a prior season of the reality television show 'The Block' suggests that multimillionaire businessman Travers Beynon, known as 'The Candyman,' may be ineligible to purchase House 2, owned by contestants Chantel Green and Wyatt Randall. Beynon is Chantel Green's brother-in-law.
Confidential contestant documents obtained by the Daily Mail reveal a clause, identified as 8.7 in a previous season's rules, that states, 'Friends, relatives or associates are not eligible to purchase any of the Properties or to participate in bidding at the Auction of any of the Properties.' While the wording of the current season's rules is not confirmed to be identical, the existence of this clause indicates a past precedent for barring personal connections from buying the homes.
Speculation about Beynon's potential involvement has been a talking point among contestants and viewers. Chantel's sister, Taesha, married Beynon in 2011, establishing a direct familial link. This connection fueled theories that Beynon might be a secret buyer for House 2, potentially securing a significant advantage for the couple. Fellow contestants, such as Courtney Kain of House 4, have openly questioned Chantel and Wyatt's confidence heading into the auction.
However, Chantel and Wyatt have publicly denied any such arrangement. Chantel stated, 'At this moment in time Travers is not buying our house,' though she reportedly laughed about the prospect. Wyatt joked they might consider asking him. Despite these denials, the historical contestant rules, if still in effect, could complicate any potential purchase.
The leaked documents from a prior season also outline other restrictions, including the network's absolute discretion over auction dates, times, and terms. Contestants were also prohibited from selecting real estate agents with whom they had prior associations, and the network retained the right to veto any chosen agent. The rules emphasized the importance of independent bidding, with the prize calculated based on the 'highest genuine, independent bid' above the reserve price.
Despite the speculation, Chantel and Wyatt have maintained that no wealthy buyer is lined up for their property. They recently secured 20% of the vote in the Domain Buyers Jury challenge, placing them behind other teams. Chantel expressed optimism, noting, 'We just need one buyer.' However, this comment has drawn further attention in light of the Beynon theory.
The potential ineligibility of Beynon, if similar rules are enforced this season, could present an unexpected twist to the narrative surrounding House 2's auction prospects. The theory that a wealthy family member could provide an advantage is now countered by the possibility that such a relationship could, under the show's rules, prevent a sale altogether.