The Block 2023 has seen a brand new judge named Marty Fox added to their existing and established trio.
For the past decade, Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer and Neale Whitaker have been judging the Blockheads rooms and making contestants days – or crushing their dreams.
So, it goes without saying that the newcomer judge needed to be extremely well-versed when it comes to home renovations and decor, which Marty Fox certainly is. But, who exactly is he?
What is Marty Fox’s background?
Marty has a long history in real estate and is the co-founder and director of WHITEFOX Real Estate.
He’s also an investor and has flipped 12 properties over the past 15 years – all of which he’s renovated with his wife Charlotte. The couple share three kids – Freddy, 6, Olive, 4, and Bonnie, 1.
“For me, the style of a property has always been what is the best return for your investment,” he told 9Now.
Has Marty Fox been on The Block before?
He sure has! Avid The Block fans probably remember him from auction days. He’s the auctioneer who sold both Harry and Tash’s house in Brighton (2020) and Rachel and Ryan’s in Gisborne (2022).
“I’ve always respected the show and been very impressed how everyone on The Block does business,” he said.
“It’s really nice to come back into the show having been on the periphery in the past. It’s almost like a tick for me professionally.”
Is Marty Fox a full-time judge?
No. Well, not yet, anyway. He and Neale will be tag-teaming judging segments alongside Shaynna and Darren.
At the start of the 2023 season, Neale announced that he would be partially stepping back from his judging role to spend more time with his partner, who has had health troubles.
“I’m very proud to be completing my 17th season as a judge on The Block,” he explained in an Instagram post. “It’s an amazing privilege to have been part of this iconic show for 13 years.
“For the 2023 season, however, I’ve put family first and cut back on my judging weeks.”
The Block airs on Sunday at 7:00pm and continues Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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