The Block has been a tumultuous journey for all the couples in 2024, but Kylie and Brad in particular have experienced many highs and lows together.
On Monday night’s episode, their marriage was pushed to breaking point as it was revealed that Brad had been “flirting” with fellow contestant Mimi.
“On Saturday night I said some pretty inappropriate comments. I was flirting with Mimi. Kylie overheard them and it’s very understand[able], but she’s quite upset,” Brad said.
Speaking on the incident, Kylie shared, “Things [happened] that made me feel very unhappy. It just makes me feel down about me.”
While speaking with her mother on the phone, the mum-of-four revealed that Brad was saying “inappropriate” things to Mimi, and “flirting” with her.
In response, Brad told producers, “I guess I’m embarrassed and I feel sorry for other people having to live with my choices. Yeah, I feel s**t.
“She’s the last person I want to hurt – her, or my kids, or my family. But I managed to do it anyway.
“There’s no way this is going away or getting better. It’s done.”
The events affected Kylie so much that she decided to leave The Block early and catch a flight home without telling anyone.
She left a video message on her Block phone where she said, “I’m saying goodbye. I can’t be on national television with my marriage breaking down. I’m going home, and I can’t say I’ll be returning.”
Tearfully, she added, “You can talk to Brad about the details but, unfortunately I can’t do it anymore. I don’t need to always be made out to be crabby and the bad guy anymore. Thank you for the opportunity and I’m sorry I couldn’t stay until the end. I’m just not strong enough anymore.”
A producer then asked Brad if she’d just left the show, or if she’d left him too.
“I’d say so. I’d very much say that I’ve just single-handedly destroyed my family,” he responded.
Kristian and Mimi’s reaction to the bombshell news was unveiled on Tuesday’s episode, with Mimi explaining her side of the story.
“Saturday night, backyard week, I was at Kylie and Brad’s house. We were just hanging out, drinking, and we were just chatting and then Kylie went to sleep on the deck next to us. I just stayed chatting and maybe there were some comments that were made that came across as flirty.
“I personally felt comfortable in the situation. All I know is that Kylie woke up and that’s when it started. That’s when I left. It’s unfortunate that Kylie overheard, which led her to leaving, which was not anyone’s intention.”
Kristian went on to say, “I don’t think Mimi should have any regrets about going out and having a good time. It’s coming to that time where we’re going to have to say goodbye, so she wants to make the most [of] the beautiful people and friends that we’ve met.
“But in terms of the comment, if Mimi didn’t feel uncomfortable about what was said, then I’ve got no reason to. I’m not that type of partner that’s going to be overprotective and you literally haven’t done [anything] wrong, you were just sitting there, having a conversation – it’s not like you were flirting back.”
Whether or not the Far North Queensland locals will present a united front together on auction day remains to be seen. A source previously told Woman’s Day, “It’s very much a dysfunctional family at this stage with most of the cast not speaking to one another.”
“Kylie’s hesitation to return to Phillip Island is warranted,” they added.
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