Foreman Keith is noticeably missing from The Block 2024, and he’s now revealed the reason why.
Keith first joined the show in 2011 and has been a part of The Block for a whopping 16 seasons. This season, however, he decided to step back so he could spend more time with his daughters Ebony, 14, and Jasmin, 11.
The Block 2024 is located on Phillip Island, which is a two-hour drive from Melbourne city.
“I couldn’t see a way of seeing my children more than once a week or something like that,” Keith explained to 9Entertainment.
“I wouldn’t have been able to commute from Melbourne, I would have to live down there. That was always going to be very hard and it just didn’t feel it was the right thing to do at the time – I don’t really want to spend three months without them.”
Keith admitted that his decision wasn’t an easy one.
“I’m definitely going to miss it,” he said. “It’s basically been 20 per cent of my life.”
Who replaced Keith as The Block’s Foreman?
With Keith stepping back, his right-hand man Dan has taken up his Foreman position and is overseeing the contestant’s build on The Block Season 20.
“At the start, it was a bit odd as I’ve always had Keith next to me and we are good mates,” Dan told 9Entertainment of his new gig.
“But I think I slowly grew into it and got more comfortable in the role on my own. I will definitely miss him though.”
Will Keith come back to The Block?
The Block 2025’s location has been confirmed as the Victorian countryside town of Daylesford, which is approximately a two-hour drive from Melbourne.
The distance may be an obstacle for Keith, but he hasn’t confirmed yet whether he will be part of The Block 2025.
However, Keith fans needn’t worry because he will be appearing in a few episodes this season.
“You’ll see me there for about four or five days,” he confirmed to 9Entertainment.
We love a family man!
The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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