‘Fake’ inspector wants apology from The Block

Consultant Chris Hutton from Alpha Environmental who appeared on The Block. Picture: MIKE KEATING Source: News Limited

IT may have been "great for TV" but an environmental consultant from The Block is demanding an apology from Channel 9 for damaging his professional reputation in its quest for drama.

Chris Hutton says his ­clients have begun calling him "Chris the fraud" and "famous for all the wrong reasons" after Nine falsely inflated his ­credentials on the top-rating series to misrepresent the level of threat from a fuel tank ­unearthed at the Prahran construction site during filming.

THE BLOCK 'FAKED' EPA INSPECTION

Mr Hutton, who works for Alpha Environmental in Collingwood and has a degree in environmental science, was called out to the High St site to survey for "dangerous" pollution risks from the tank.

But he quickly realised that there was no great threat being caused by the tank and struggled to contain his giggles when questioned about it.

The Block host Scott Cam. Source: News Corp Australia

He said he was repeatedly told "this will be great for TV" during his inspection even though the so-called "threat" was almost non-existent.

"It was all a bit of a beat-up done for TV," Mr Hutton said.

"They identified a potential concern, dealt with it, but it was built up for ratings.

"They even referred to it as a bomb they were sitting on.

"When I was giving them the results, I was trying to keep a straight face thinking 'this is just ridiculous'."

Despite making the producers aware of his title, he was shocked when he saw himself described as an EPA inspector on screen.

He suspects Nine misrepresented him — along with the pollution risk — to win ratings.

"I'm not at all happy about the way I have been portrayed but Chris from the EPA sounds pretty significant as opposed to Chris from Alpha Environmental," he said.

Nine spokesman Terry Stuart said he would not be commenting further on the issue.

andrew.jefferson@news.com.au

Twitter: @Jeffo18091971

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