{"id":482735,"date":"2026-02-16T01:56:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/482735\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T01:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:56:21","slug":"the-blocks-billionaire-bidder-adrian-portelli-welcomes-his-second-child-and-reveals-their-unique-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/482735\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block’s billionaire bidder Adrian Portelli welcomes his second child \u2013 and reveals their unique name"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Block’s<\/a> billionaire bidder A\ufeffdrian Portelli<\/a> has announced the arrival of his second child \u2013 a baby girl.<\/p>\n

“Welcome to the world Ayla Grace Portelli. The greatest birthday gift I could have ever received \ud83e\udd0d,” the 37-year-old captioned a picture of himself<\/a> cuddling his two young children.<\/p>\n

Adrian and partner Karlie Butler are already parents to their two-year-old son Mercy, who was born in January 2024.<\/p>\n

\"AdrianAdrian snuggled up with his two-year-old Mercy and newborn daughter Ayla Grace. (Instagram @adrian_portelli)<\/p>\n

\ufeffDaughter Ayla’s arrival came as a surprise to Adrian’s fans with no previous pregnancy announcement made.<\/p>\n

“I love how private you manage to keep your personal life while still having such a public image. Huge congratulations to you and your beautiful family,” one follower wrote.<\/p>\n

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While the proud dad can’t help but share glimpses of life with his kids he keeps his relationship with their mum \ufeffKarlie very lowkey.<\/p>\n

\ufeffThey rarely post photos together on social media and those they do usually conceal Karlie’s identity.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: How Block judge Marty Fox grew his worth to $60 million\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TheAdrian pictured with his partner after they bought a property back in June 2023. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

In 2023, Adrian announced he was becoming a father for the first time by posting a solo shot of himself holding a a onesie with his LMCT+ business’ logo.<\/p>\n

At the time he explained: “This news has come as a shock to some because surprisingly I do choose to keep some aspects of my life private to protect loved ones but yes, I am having a baby boy.<\/p>\n

With the news then confirmed Adrian took to social media to share snippets of the lavish baby shower he threw for Karlie.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: The Block’s Dylan and Jenny are expecting their second child: ‘Couldn’t be happier’<\/a><\/p>\n

Adrian Portelli’s history on The Block<\/p>\n

\ufeff\ufeffAdrian first turned heads at the 2022 auction when he arrived at Omar and Oz<\/a>‘s 2022 auction in a yellow Lamborghini, earning himself the nickname “Mr Lambo”.<\/p>\n

He started off his first-ever Block bid with $4.5 million \ufeffon House 5, which was already way over the reserve price. He drove the price up several times but was no match to Block royalty Danny Wallis<\/a>, who won the bidding war.<\/p>\n

Eventually, Adrian picked up Sharon and Ankur’s house after Auction, for a clean $4.25 million.<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2023, Adrian made even more waves when he bought not\ufeff one, not two but three houses at the Charming Street auctions, leaving everyone completely gobsmacked.<\/p>\n

He spent a total of $12,400,000 and left the whole of Australia wondering what. just. happened.<\/p>\n

Then in a historic move in 2024, Adrian purchased all five Phillip Island properties at The Block auction for over $15 million.<\/p>\n

After dominating the auction he announced that year would be his last appearance at a Block auction. He wasn’t seen at The Block 2025 auction but he did have a buyer’s advocate in the room although he did not place a bid.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: The Block favourite Mat Johnson unveils shock new property purchase<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is Adrian Portelli?<\/p>\n

Adrian Portelli is a 37-year-old car enthusiast \ufeffand online promotions guru from Melbourne.<\/p>\n

The billionaire has made his fortune from running his own promotions and giveaway business and through property investing.<\/p>\n

In August 2022, Adrian spontaneously bought a Gold Coast mansion in a $2.3 million deal.\ufeff He reportedly<\/a> owns another property on Queensland’s Hope Island and is also building a house in Sanctuary Cove.<\/p>\n

\"WhoAdrian Portelli enthusiast \ufeffand online promotions guru from Melbourne. (Instagram)What does Adrian Portelli do for a living?<\/p>\n

Adrian founded auto enthusiast club LMCT+<\/a>, which is a promotions and giveaway platform with a focus on luxury vehicles and prestige houses.<\/p>\n

The company is also Australia’s largest and fastest-growing car community.<\/p>\n

Adrian started the business in 2018 with the vision of “giving everyday Australian’s a chance to save thousands from our network and help change some lives along the way”, as Adrian says<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The company also held the world’s biggest car giveaway worth $1 million, where Adrian gave away HSV GTSR W1 Maloo Ute.<\/p>\n

\"WhoAdrian is the founder of LMCT+, Australia’s largest and fastest-growing car community. (Instagram)<\/p>\n

Adrian is also behind charity The Little Legends<\/a> Foundation, which aims to help brighten the lives of Australian children suffering from chronic illnesses and a range of different disabilities.<\/p>\n

“At Little Legends, we work hand in hand with other charities like the Ronald McDonald House to fulfill wishes, host activities and events, and provide financial support when it is needed most,” Adrian told Melbourne My Style<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is Adrian Portelli’s net worth\ufeff?<\/p>\n

Portelli’s net worth is reportedly a whopping $1 billion.<\/p>\n

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