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$50k and a two-word nickname: Inside The Block's Adrian Portelli and Nine's Alex Cullen scandal.

The article from MSN discusses a scandal involving Adrian Portelli, known as "Mr Lambo," and Nine Network's Alex Cullen on the Australian reality TV show "The Block." Portelli, a high-profile bidder, has been accused of manipulating the auction process by buying properties and then renting them back to the contestants at high prices, which has led to significant controversy. This year, he purchased a house for $4.25 million, which was later revealed to be a strategic move to benefit from the show's publicity. Alex Cullen, a presenter for the show, has been criticized for his involvement in promoting Portelli's actions, leading to accusations of bias and manipulation. The situation has sparked debate about the integrity of the show's auction process and the ethics of reality TV production, with viewers and former contestants expressing their discontent over the perceived unfairness and the impact on the show's credibility.

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