The Block fans demand Nine stop using AI as bizarre nightclub scenes spark backlash: 'It's completely ruining the show'

The Block viewers are demanding producers put down one of their favourite new tools - and it has nothing to do with renovating.

The Nine show's growing use of artificial intelligence has sparked complaints from fans, with AI-generated songs and bizarre clips becoming a regular feature of its 22nd season.

Forget the endless neutral interiors. The design choice getting these viewers worked up is happening in the editing suite.

Sunday night's episode brought another round of criticism after contestants Adam and Tayla were given the digital nightclub treatment.

A mention of cattle station manager Adam's sociable mood around the worksite prompted an AI-generated sequence showing him dancing under club lights.

Then personal trainer Tayla began discussing the margarita machine she wanted to install on her entertaining terrace.

Cue two cutaways of her partying with a cocktail and the appliance. Apparently, even the whitegoods need a night out.

Some viewers were less than impressed, heading to The Block's official Instagram account to call time on the digital extras.

'Can we get rid of the stupid AI songs and garbage, it's not funny, it's not witty and it's completely ruining the show,' one complained.

Another described the content as 'very tacky' and accused producers of 'aiming the show at five-year-olds'.

A third issued a blunt plea: 'STOP all the AI music and videos … it's cringe and over used.'

The technology first raised eyebrows during last month's premiere, when some contestants were asked to name their spirit animals before being transformed into them on screen.

What might have passed as an opening-night novelty has since become a recurring part of the season, with artificial visuals and music accompanying the action at the Mount Eliza properties.

And the AI experimentation extends beyond the editing suite.

Contestants have also been offered the technology to help with design inspiration and planning their renovations.

Nine has defended the additions, with The Block's post-production executive producer David Barbour telling Daily Mail the technology gives the long-running show more ways to entertain its audience.

'The Block has always embraced new ways of telling stories which has been one of the reasons the show is now 22 seasons in. This season AI has become another creative tool in our storytelling toolkit,' he said in a statement supplied by the network.

'The heart of The Block remains exactly the same: great contestants, genuine emotion, incredible renovations and plenty of laughs. AI simply gives us more creative options to amplify those moments in entertaining and unexpected ways.'

Barbour said the animations and music allowed the production team to add humour and personality to scenes.

'Whether it's the playful animations, talking animals or original music, AI gives our post-production team new ways to bring humour, personality and energy to moments that might previously have been difficult to communicate in an entertaining way. It's not replacing the storytelling, it's enhancing it.'

He said the approach was intended to appeal to the show's audience across different generations.

'One of the unique things about The Block is that it attracts an incredibly broad audience, from young kids through to grandparents. We wanted to lean into tools that surprise people, make them smile and keep the storytelling feeling fresh, while still staying true to the spirit of the show.'

Barbour also acknowledged that the changes would receive a mixed reception.

'As with any creative evolution, some viewers will love it immediately, others may be surprised by it, and that's completely understandable.'

But viewers hoping producers will pull the plug on the digital dance floor may have a wait ahead.

'We've been really excited to experiment with these new technologies, and we'll continue using whatever creative tools help us tell the best and most entertaining version of the story,' he said.

Addressing the soundtrack, Barbour said AI-generated music was being used alongside the show's traditional music library.

'It allows us to create highly specific musical moments that perfectly complement the tone, humour and personality of a scene.'

He added: 'For us, AI isn't the story, it's simply another exciting creative tool that helps us tell stories in new and entertaining ways.'