{"id":242223,"date":"2025-10-26T14:58:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T14:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/242223\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T14:58:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T14:58:09","slug":"the-block-2025-emma-and-ben-auction-results-exclusive-emma-and-ben-in-tears-as-heartbreaking-auction-result-sees-house-passed-in-feel-like-a-loser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/242223\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block 2025 Emma and Ben auction results exclusive: Emma and Ben in tears as heartbreaking Auction result sees house passed in: ‘Feel like a loser’"},"content":{"rendered":"

EXCLUSIVE: \ufeffEmma and Ben<\/a> were labelled ‘the happiest couple’ on The Block 2025<\/a>, but were left “devastated” after their heart-breaking auction result saw their house pass in.<\/p>\n

They were the third couple to go to auction, and \ufeffafter a disappointing start, they stepped in and made the decision to pass in their home<\/a> before a bid over reserve was made.<\/p>\n

“It was not the result we were hoping for,” said a teary Emma, speaking exclusively to 9Entertainment just moments after their auction.<\/p>\n

\ufeffYou can watch Emma and Ben’s full interview in the exclusive video above.<\/p>\n

With a high reserve of $2,990,000, the Melbourne parents made the difficult decision to pass their home after offers stagnated.<\/p>\n

Stream every episode ever of The Block for free on 9Now.<\/a><\/p>\n

\ufeff”I think it was the best play though,” said Emma. “We didn’t want to get to reserve and then go a dollar over.”<\/p>\n

THE BLOCK 2025 AUCTION: Live updates and auction results<\/a><\/p>\n

And while it was the best play, it was a result no-one saw coming or hoped for, for the new parents who just welcomed a baby boy Bailey at the start of October.<\/a><\/p>\n

“You feel flat,” said Emma holding back tears. “You put your heart and soul into this house…”<\/p>\n

“You definitely feel like a loser,” reacted Ben.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Auction favourites Robby and Mat devastated as they walk away with modest prize of $109k: ‘It sucks’<\/a><\/p>\n

\"[EMBARGO]Emma and Ben made a tough call. (Nine)<\/p>\n

\ufeff”You come into this show hoping the finale’s one with everyone jumping up out of the couch and on a high…” Ben went on.<\/p>\n

“\ufeffIt’s just a bit devastating,” he said wiping away tears.<\/p>\n

The couple agreed that pausing the auction and passing in \ufeff”was the right move”.<\/p>\n

DAN VS DANI BRUTAL FINAL VERDICT: Couple predict the winners and losers of The Block 2025 Auction<\/a><\/p>\n

“Negotiations are happening \ufeffnow with the agent and potential buyers so hopefully we get a good price for it,” Ben explained.<\/p>\n

Emma and Ben said from the start they did The Block for the experience “and anything more would be a bonus”.<\/p>\n

“We’ve had an incredible experience,” Emma reflected. \ufeff<\/p>\n

“We’re already winners,” \ufeffsaid Ben as he looked to his wife. “We’ll keep smiling. I have a beautiful wife, \ufeffa beautiful baby boy, nothing else matters.”<\/p>\n

\ufeffYou can watch Emma and Ben’s full interview in the exclusive video above.<\/p>\n

In Pictures<\/p>\n

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In pictures: Emma and Ben’s Completed House<\/p>\n

Why everybody on The Block wanted this home!<\/p>\n

View Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

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