THE Block’s controversial bidder Adrian “Lambo Guy” Portelli is giving up his Gold Coast dream home after losing out on Omar and Oz’s record-breaking house during the sensational series finale.
Mr Portelli, 33, revealed the waterfront Qld mansion he purchased for $2.3 million would replace The Block house as the next prize on offer through his promotions company, LMCT+.
“We didn’t win The Block house to give away so we’ve found a replacement,” he said.
The Melbourne-based entrepreneur known for his penchant for flash cars and charity work engaged in a bidding war during the finale for Omar Slaimankhel and Ozman Abu Malik’s home, which sold to Danny Wallis for a record $5.6m.
Mr Portelli was accused by some viewers of being planted to drive up the price for the Victorian acreage property, with auctioneer Tom Panos fielding …