New photo The truth behind Scott Cam's real name: The Block host reveals his sad story

It recently came to light that his full surname is Caminetti, not Scott Cam like many of his fans thought.

And now the lovable Block host has revealed the heartbreaking reason why his last name was shortened.

Speaking to Beau Ryan and Kyle Sandilands during KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie 'O' Show on Monday, the 55-year-old said his family changed their surname during the war in fear of being discriminated against because of their Italian heritage.

The truth behind Scott Cam's real name: The Block host has revealed the real reason why he shortened his surname Caminetti

'My father's side was Italian, they came here in 1882. They've been here for five to six generations and the name was changed during the war, because we're fisherman,' the carpenter-turned-TV presenter explained.

'Cause the Italians were you know, the enemy during the war so they changed the name of the business to "Cam and Sons" from "Caminetti and Sons."' 

'I didn't change it, it was changed before I was born,' he added.

Sad: Speaking to Beau Ryan and Kyle Sandilands during KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie 'O' Show on Monday, the 55-year-old said his family changed their surname during the war in fear of being discriminated against because of their Italian heritage

Scott lightened up the mood later in the interview by asking Beau and Kyle whether he sounded Italian - to which the radio duo responded in laughter due to his strong Australian accent.

The larrikin tradie has been using a shortened version of his full moniker since his career began in 1999 on Backyard Blitz.

The show ran for seven years, before it was cancelled in 2006.

'Cause the Italians were you know, the enemy during the war so they changed the name of the business to 'Cam and Sons' from 'Caminetti and Sons,' Scott exclaimed. Pictured with wife Ann (left)  

Scott went on to do more presenting on similar home DIY shows such as Our Place, Domestic Blitz and Renovation Rescue - all produced by Channel Nine.

In 2010, he signed on to host The Block- which has earned him a several Logie award nominations, as well as two wins, including Most Popular Presenter and the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television both in 2014. 

Aside from a successful TV career, Scott is also a doting husband to his wife Ann, who has supported him throughout his career.

The couple share three children, son Charlie, 22, and twins Bill and Sarah, 19.

Family man: Aside from his successful TV career, Scott is also a doting husband to his wife Ann, who has supported him throughout his career. The couple share three children, son Charlie, 22, and twins Bill (left) and Sarah, 19 (right)

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