I was so excited to make it through to the final 8 couples for The Block! This was massive! My sister and I decided to make a short 5 minute video for our audition (part of the requirement) before Christmas. We'd roped my husband and our mother in to helping us (oh, and my Dad …
I was so excited to make it through to the final 8 couples for The Block! This was massive! My sister and I decided to make a short 5 minute video for our audition (part of the requirement) before Christmas. We’d roped my husband and our mother in to helping us (oh, and my Dad did some editing). So it was a real family affair. It started as a bit of fun and we never thought anything would come of it. We sent the video in and really forgot about it. We enjoyed Christmas with our families, I moved house and we just got on with normal life.
Then out of the blue we recieved a phone call from a casting agency asking us to come to Sydney in 2 days time! OMG! Yes, yes yes. We would be there. We had no idea what would be expected of us. We managed to fumble our way through the day. It wasn’t hard, just a series of questions whilst being filmed. We knew the tape would be sent to the producers and Channel 9. I had no idea what they wanted, but they obviously did!
We waited to hear about our fate for about 4 weeks….. and LOOK here we are! We’re on tv! Those that know me, or have read my blog for the last 5 years know that I am an average Mum who has 3 little boys and a hard-working husband. We live in Wagga Wagga NSW and we never go to the city. There is definitely nothing fancy or special about me! I guess I just represent the average mother just trying to get through life and raise my children the best way I can…
In between our Elimination Challenge we got to have so much fun. We were well taken care of. Of course you’ve seen all the ads, photos and biographies. The team at Channel 9 kept us very busy! I have never done anything like this in my life! I mean, all the photography, running through an imaginary game board, slamming down a hammer (and lots more that you are yet to see!) in front of a massive green screen was something I will never forget. However, I will be happy to see the back of that pink top and full blow wave I received – that was dismal! Haha!
So the promotional side of The Block was sensational and I enjoyed every second of it. I probably met 50 new faces in this time. This was a massive production in itself.
Whilst all the promotional stuff was going on, we didn’t really get to talk to any of the other 7 couples. So Amie and I could only make judgements on them based solely on first impressions! Boy, where we wrong with some of them (in a good way!).
Ok, let’s skip to that day at The Langham in Melbourne (you all saw us lined up there last night). This was my first taste of proper TV. Behind Scott Cam was at least 50 people, a mini crane with a camera attached to it and so many other cameras, producers and sound people. This was AMAZING! This was where I learnt about “wide shots” and “cut-aways”…LOL.
When Scotty announced that we would be competing for our spot on The Block my mind was racing. What would they get us to do? I knew it would be design based and I knew it would be fast paced. When the challenge teams where announced I instantly knew we would be up against the twins! It made sense – Sisters vs Sisters.
Now, as much as I’d like to tell you EVERYTHING, that would spoil it! So you’ll have to watch Amie and I battle it out against the twins on Thursday night in our Elimination Challenge and see whether we make it all the way. It will be a ripper! Amie and I laugh, stress and I know there are some real doozies on there!
Feel free to ask me anything about my journey up until this point and I’ll try to answer as best I can. In the meantime, read my BIO, follow me on FACEBOOK and TWITTER (I tweet live throughout all the episodes).
PS. If you are wondering there the last 5 years worth of blog posts went, I am sorting through them and rearranging the blog so you can read more about me soon! xo
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Comments
Rebekah
I thought you guys looked awesome. Bring on Thursday!
Can't wait to follow along your journey 🙂
Bronnie
Loved it Katrina, and can't wait to see you girls rock it. Good to know you were looked after in between all that though, because it looks EXHAUSTING.
Alison Gibbs
Katrina I am so looking forward to seeing you and Amie going head to head with the twins.
Such an amazing experience for you both
Alison
Felicity
It seems like it's been such a long wait for those of us who have been following your adventure and I'm very excited to see you on the big screen on Thursday night [from the promos though I'm wondering if surround sound will be advisable…..kidding!].
Thanks for the inside/background 'dish' on all that's happened so far – it will be a great season I have no doubt about it.
xx Felicity
M
Can't wait to see you and Amie on Thursday night!
PS: When will Media Mad be back to work?
Katrina Chambers
Hi Madonna, Media Mad won't be back for a while. Sorry! I'll let everyone know though xo
Anna White
Just goes to show sweety that anything is possible and to dream big…looking forward to the next episode..seriously last night I thought it was the young couple going home…you just never know eh. So glad it has been an awesome experience for you and I cant wait to hear more of the story unfold x
Ms_MotorbikeNut
I loved you & your sister. Can't wait to see more of you two
(((( Hugs )))) XXXX Kisses XXXX
Posie Patchwork
Congratulations!! Oh no, not against twins, i have twin girls so i might be biased, no, i'll be wishing you both well. I can not imagine doing anything like this with my sister, although, what a way to bond in our 30s, with our 7 collective children. I should do more with my sister, i'm only in Canberra & she's in Bowral!!
Yay for Wagga, if you ask me, Wagga is quite a big city these days, you have a great town. Good luck, love Posie
shabby*vintage*dreams
Hey Chickie!!!
Have adored reading your Blogs and emails and Fb for the past few years!!! I look forward to seeing the amazing things that are coming to you in the future!!! Your an amazingly talented Gal!!
BIG SQISSHY HUGS
Mands
Jenny
It must be so hard not blurting out what is really going on!!! Looking forward to Thursday night to see you girls blitz it! 😉
Niki
Hey KC,
I scream at the top of my lungs every time the ad comes on "that's my friend, that one, see the blond one"
Every.single.time.
The kids go "is that one your friend, Mum"
Its quite funny.
Can't wait to see you guys on Thursday night.
I thought you looked & sounded gorgeous on Monday nights ep.
Niki
Amanda
Was eagerly watching last night and can't wait for your episode on Thursday – will be fab I'm sure!!
stormygirl
Congratulations on your journey so far, Katrina! I can't wait to see what you and Amie come up with on Thursday night!! Best wishes!!
Jodi @ The Scribble Den
So looking forward to it! What an awesome experience.
Caz (The Truth About Mummy)
Yay!! So excited it's started airing. You looked fabulous. Looking forward to seeing what happens on thursday night!!
Letitia Linke - The White Shed
Great to see you on there finally! You will rock the challenge. I bet it is nice to be back with your gorgeous family. Letitia xx
Kym
Can't wait to see you up against the twins on Thursday. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to keep everything so hush, hush. I'm afraid I am driving my family crazy by singing the cheesy '7 o'clock Block' song…..just seems to stay in my head….. Loved last nights black room! X
The Moerks
Even though it is done and dusted and I can have no influence I will have my fingers and toes crossed on Thursday night for your elimination task. Very, very exciting.
Jane
Woo hoo! Bring on Thursday. I can't wait. Best of British, Katrina! J x