The Block (season 2)

The second season of Australian reality television series The Block, retroactively retitled The Block 2004, aired on the Nine Network. Jamie Durie returned as host from the first season as did judge John McGrath. It first premiered on 18 April 2004.

The Block
Season 2
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkNine Network
Original release18 April (2004-04-18) –
25 July 2004 (2004-07-25)
Season chronology
The site used for the second season, as seen several days prior to auction.

Following the success of the first season, an expanded second season of 26 episodes, airing twice weekly, premiered on 18 April 2004. The series was again set in Sydney, although in the suburb of Manly rather than Bondi where the first season was located.

Auction
Auction results
Rank Couple[1] Reserve Auction Result Profit Total Winnings Auction order
1 Andrew Rochford and Jamie Nicholson $790,000 $868,000 $78,000 $178,000 3rd
2 Jason and Kirsten Johnson $795,000 $872,000 $77,000 $77,000 2nd
= 3 Steven Starkey and Richard Sterry $800,000 $800,000 $0 4th
Matt Martino and Jane Newton $795,000 $795,000 1st

Reception

Though the viewership was lower this season from season one, the season was successful in the ratings with an average viewership of 1.6 million watching daily,[2][3] and the Grand Finale of the season had a viewership of 2.273 million.[4]

Controversy

Two original contestants, Dani and Monique Bacha, left the program in January 2004, two weeks into the second series, when it was reported that Dani had spent six months in jail in 2002 following his conviction for a drug-related offence and Monique's grandfather had died. The couple decided it was best to leave in order to protect friends and family.[5] Andrew Rochford and Jamie Nicholson replaced Dani and Monique Bacha.[6]

References
  1. "The Block: Season 2". 9Now.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. "TOP 20 PROGRAMS SHOWN ON TELEVISION, 1998–2009". screenaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  3. Vickery, Colin (26 June 2011). "Renovated block a major success". heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  4. "Top 20 programs 1998-2009 - Top programs - in the archive - Industry trends - Television - Fact Finders".
  5. Couple quit The Block. Theage.com.au (19 January 2004).
  6. "The Block's new winners". smh.com.au. 25 July 2004. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
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