The Block’s Sharon Johal says attempts to discredit her as disgusting

Sharon Johal has opened up about the relentless, disgusting and crushing lengths her enemies have stooped to discredit her.

Sharon Johal has opened up about the toll of her appearance on The Block, describing the level that people stooped to discredit her as “gross”.

Johal, a lawyer and actor, says she’s been given the ‘villain edit’ on the renovating series but never expected to be the target of a hate campaign.

She said it was disappointing that accusations had resurfaced from her lawyer past over a decade ago.

“I’ve gone from The Block villain to The Block survivor,’’ Johal said.

“The Blockheads are the most passionate and relentless audience fan base.

Ankur and Sharon have been the subject of repeated criticism about their work ethic.

“These guys go to the next level digging up dirt every day and it always ends up going to some racial undertones. A few weeks there around Are You OK? Day my family and friends were really concerned for me. It’s pretty gross and disgusting the lengths people will go to destroy you. Why go to these narratives when it’s a reality building show?

“I’m pretty media savvy and it’s crushed me.”

Johal and husband Ankur Dogra were at the centre of cheating allegations on site in Gisborne which she says weren’t an accurate reflection of what transpired.

The couple have attracted social media trolling and abuse.

“People can see through it and see who we are,’’ she said.

“Early on it was set up as a scandal and everyone knows it wasn’t, but unfortunately people believe what they see. Ankur and I said is it worth it for our mental health and our reputations but we’re the couple who doesn’t give up. At times I’ve definitely regretted making the choice to go on and this is the first time they put an Indian couple on the show and it broke some barriers when it comes to diversity.

“We know we’ve played a big part in the ratings and time heals and we’ll see how the experience plays out. Ours is the best house, we worked so hard and I’m feeling confident ahead of the auction.”