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A Channel Nine real estate reality show has been pulled off air after producers were caught out 'staging' scenes for the cameras.
Lifestyle series Find My Beach House, hosted by The Block's Shelley Craft, centres on couples hunting to buy their 'dream home'.
However, one couple on the show already owned the property that was showcased on a recent episode.
The snafu came to light on Monday's episode of Media Watch.
According to the report, presented by Media Watch host Linton Besser, Toneya and Lochie had owned the luxury pad for eight years.
'In fact, days after the show was broadcast, Toneya and Lochie put the house on the market – asking price $3.8million to $4.15 million. Can't buy advertising like that!' Besser said.
Channel Nine real estate reality show Find My Beach House has been pulled off air after it was caught out 'staging' scenes for the cameras. Pictured: Host Shelley Craft
The lifestyle series, which was screening on 9Now, centres on couples hunting to buy their 'dream home'. Pictured: A house featured on the show
Media Watch also claimed that another luxury property featured on the show was owned by featured 'home seeker' Kirsty, who had it listed on Airbnb for $4,000-a-week.
Find My Beach House was pulled from 9Now after Media Watch made enquiries.
The show is produced by Abode Entertainment, a small company specialising in lifestyle shows.
In a statement shared with viewers on Media Watch, the producers admitted they 'reversed engineered the house-hunting process'.
'Abode Entertainment produces Find My Beach House, which is licensed to Channel 9,' the statement began.
'The show is designed as light entertainment, offering viewers engaging tours of stunning homes.
'At its core, the series follows a couple's journey, adding a compelling narrative that keeps audiences invested.
'To enhance storytelling and ensure a satisfying viewing experience, we sometimes reverse-engineer the house-hunting process.
However, one couple featured on the show already owned the property that was showcased on a recent episode
According to the report, presented by Media Watch host Linton Besser, a 'house hunting' couple had owned a luxury pad for eight years that was featured on the show. Just days after the show was broadcast, the pair listed the home with a price guide of $3.8m to $4.15m
'Each episode is based on real property searches and purchases.
'In some cases, aspects of the home-buying journey have been reconstructed for storytelling purposes.
'This means the buyers have already purchased their home before filming, and we then showcase additional properties to capture their reactions and insights authentically.
'Moving forward we are making the change to include a disclaimer on each episode.'
Abode Entertainment has produced two series of their 'beach house' lifestyle show, which debuted in 2023 as Beach House Hunters.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Abode Entertainment for comment.
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