Health fears for The Block’s Darren Jolly

Nine has released a statement following news that The Block contestant Darren Jolly, 33, has had surgery to remove a lesion from his brain:

Darren Jolly, a contestant on The Block, sought medical treatment this week after complaining of headaches.

Doctors found a lesion and fluid in his brain, which was causing the headaches and he subsequently underwent a ventriculostomy in a Melbourne hospital. His surgery went well and two incision points were created to drain the fluid, which have eased the pressure and headaches. A biopsy has been taken to determine what the lump is, which at this stage is unknown.

Darren will know more about his condition over the next week. Until then there will be no further comment and he and his family respectfully request privacy while they navigate their way through this serious and sensitive issue.

Jolly and wife Dee, who competed in The Block: Glasshouse, return to the series this week as one of 3 “All Star” teams competing for 1 more place on the series, but Nine has not confirmed if they are successful.