{"id":25077,"date":"2025-07-27T03:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T03:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/25077\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T03:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T03:34:09","slug":"the-block-2025-meet-the-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/25077\/","title":{"rendered":"The Block 2025: meet the cast"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\tThese are the five teams ready to renovate in Daylesford for Nine.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Block: Heartland premieres tonight on Nine.<\/p>\n

Location: Cnr Raglan St \/ Malsbury Rd, Daylesford<\/a>, Victoria (diagonal to Farmers Arms Hotel).<\/p>\n

For the first time ever on the show, contestants will build houses from scratch that are exactly the same in layout and size with only the frames completed when they arrive in Daylesford.<\/p>\n

Each of the five houses offers a generous 346 square metres of living space set on over 2,300 square metres of land. The houses have been designed by architect, Julian Brenchley. The facade of each one has prominent differences, including cladding and pitched versus flat roof designs.<\/p>\n

Hosts: Scott Cam, Shelley Craft
Judges: Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer, Marty Fox
Foreman: Dan Reilly<\/p>\n

During this series The Block will celebrate its 1000th episode.<\/p>\n

This year all-nighters are outlawed, as the building site will be locked every night. This means time-management skills from contestants are a must or some rooms won\u2019t be completed in time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith interiors, it really comes down to a styling exercise, and our contestants have to think outside the box to catch the judges\u2019 eye for a win,\u201d Scott Cam said. \u201cThey have to produce something spectacular from week one.\u201d<\/p>\n

After auction the house which attracts the biggest profit will win for its team a further $100,000.<\/p>\n

\"Smiling<\/a><\/p>\n

Sonny and Alicia
Parents from Gold Coast, QLD
Sonny and Alicia are a charismatic couple who have been together for 14 years, married for 10. They have three kids, a daughter Aria, 12, and sons Boston, 11, and Koa, 8.The couple were on the shortlist for the Phillip Island season of The Block and were overjoyed when they got the call to say they had made series 21.
\u201cI was really upset last year that we just missed out, so when we got the call to say we were in it was an amazing feeling,\u201d Alicia said.<\/p>\n

Experience
They have built their current family home, and at their previous home they renovated a granny flat. Sonny says they are somewhere in the middle when it comes to renovating experience. \u201cWe are by no means epic renovators, but not completely green.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sonny, 44, plumber
A small business owner, Sonny has worked as a plumber for the past 25 years. He was born in Hobart but moved to Queensland and the Gold Coast with his family when he was three. He is strong-minded, fair and reasonable and lives a very active lifestyle on the Gold Coast. He is a hard worker and father who loves swimming and playing touch football. He also doesn\u2019t mind writing and will bring that to one of the challenges this year on The Block.<\/p>\n

Alicia, 42, dental practice manager
With a big laugh and a beautiful nature, Alicia is set to be the mum on The Block, just like she is back home on the Gold Coast. Not afraid to say what she thinks, she is straightforward and would rather resolve any conflict right there and then. \u201cIf something is bothering me I will say it,\u201d she says. She loves to go swimming with the family at the beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

Together
This couple are super strong, having been together for so long. They may argue a bit but like Block favourites Tom and Sarah Jane, they get over it quickly. Both have a huge amount of respect for each other.
\u201cAlicia\u2019s strength is her people skills, her kindness to others and her loyalty,\u201d Sonny said.
Alicia was just as complimentary about her husband.
\u201cSonny is extremely hard working, articulate, not afraid to show emotion. You always know what he is thinking.\u201d
On the build, Alicia is likely to spend more time shopping while Sonny manages the site, but they\u2019re not afraid to mix up the roles.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Robby and Mat
Best mates from Adelaide, SA
Robby and Mat are two best mates that met 15 years ago in Adelaide when Mat cut Robby\u2019s hair and they have been pretty much best friends ever since. From the moment they walk into a room, you can\u2019t help but notice Robby and Mat. It was Robby\u2019s idea to apply for The Block while Mat was in Bali celebrating his 40th birthday.
\u201cI was sitting at home and my partner Alyssa said myself and Mat would be great on The Block and here we are,\u201d Rob said.
Matt added: \u201cIf someone had told me with a crystal ball the likelihood of going on The Block or my house burning down, I would have said our house burning down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experience
When it comes to renovating, of the five couples on The Block this year the boys probably have the least experience. In fact, Mat has never even watched an episode of The Block, much to Scott Cam\u2019s bemusement. But that won\u2019t deter them. They have built businesses including hairdressing salons, so they know how to be project managers, and as we know, that is an invaluable skill on The Block.<\/p>\n

Robby, 37, barber and business owner
Robby is a very successful business owner and barber, with four salons under the Attaboy name in Adelaide. He also owns a cafe there. Growing up, Robby was a handy soccer player, playing for years in the National Premier League. He has a partner Alyssa and son Brooks, who will be nearly one when The Block goes to air.
\u201cWhen I left to go on The Block, leaving him was one of the hardest things I\u2019ve ever had to do,\u201d Robby said.<\/p>\n

Mat, 41, hairdresser and stylist, business owner
Growing up in Adelaide, Mat was one of Australia\u2019s best figure skaters, which taught him determination and to take nothing for granted. He is a hard worker with a thick skin and knows what he wants. Mat is known around the world for being a top hair stylist. He has a salon called MJ Hair and 32,300 followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Together
Robby thinks many Aussies are going to relate to them. \u201cI think a lot of people will connect with us really well,\u201d he says. \u201cWe are just two best mates, a hairdresser and a barber, gay and straight.\u201d Mat will be out shopping and styling on The Block while Robby manages the tradies. One thing\u2019s for sure: everyone will notice them when they walk in and it will be game on from day one.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Han and Can
Couple from Perth, WA
With the nickname Handy-Can and Can-Do Can, this couple from Perth will go into The Block with guns firing.
Han and Can (Hannah and Candice) met just over a year ago online, and almost immediately after getting together realised they both wanted to do The Block.
\u201cI have always wanted to do The Block but never had anyone to do it with,\u201d Han said.
Can added: \u201cI\u2019m creative at heart and have always had a love of real estate, so I thought why not?\u201d<\/p>\n

Experience
Through their families they have both been exposed to construction and real estate. Han loves getting on the tools, thanks to working with her father for years, where she helped him renovate houses. The couple are currently renovating their own home, a Californian bungalow, in Perth.<\/p>\n

Han, 29, geologist
Han moved to Australia with her family from the United Kingdom when she was nine. Growing up, she did a number of sports including swimming, basketball, AFLW and ballroom dancing. She now works as a mining professional and has spent time working all over Western Australia, including the Pilbara. She always wanted to learn a lot about rocks.
\u201cI was fascinated by all of that, and when I came to Australia I didn\u2019t realise geology was a thing,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great job, I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can, 31, marketing and social media analyst
Growing up, Can was always creative, and has found herself working in marketing and social media in a number of industries including fashion, higher education and events. She has always loved property and real estate.
\u201cMum used to take me to art galleries and dad took me to motorbike tracks with the boys, and I used to take them to real estate open for inspections,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Together
Han and Can are a dynamic duo with a love of motorbikes, renovations, and their dogs. They have great respect and love for each other.
\u201cCan has a massive heart,\u201d Han said. \u201cShe will go out of her way to help people and I couldn\u2019t imagine doing this with anyone else.\u201d
Can says: \u201cHan is so driven and motivated. She sets goals and she achieves them, which I think is a great quality.\u201d
On The Block, Han is going to take charge of the project management and Can more the creative direction, but neither are afraid to get on the tools.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Britt and Taz
Married from Newman, WA
This married couple are based in Newman, a mining town 1,800km (12 hours drive) north of Perth, where it\u2019s 40+ degrees every other day in summer. They have two kids, Carter, 4, and Myla, 2, and are The Block\u2019s second police couple, following on from Block All-Stars Alisa and Lysandra. They work together at the Newman police station, which services the town, mining community and indigenous communities of Western Australia.
\u201cI wanted to apply for The Block for years, but it was never the right timing,\u201d Britt said. \u201cThe timing now is right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experience
While they haven\u2019t fully renovated a house yet, they\u2019ve done plenty of projects on their home in Newman and before that Perth.
\u201cI would say we could be classed as amateur renovators,\u201d Taz said.
Britt added: \u201cWe have done lots of things ourselves like window bench seats, paving and landscaping, but never something like the scale of The Block.\u201d<\/p>\n

Britt, 30, police officer
An incredibly hard worker, Britt worked in car sales for five years before becoming a police officer. She also is a budding photographer, specialising in family portraits and maternity pictures. Britt is a huge fan of The Block, having watched it for many years.<\/p>\n

Taz, 30, police officer
Raised in Campbelltown in Sydney, Taz moved to Perth to play top-level football in the WAFL. He is an aboriginal man from the Tharawal\/Dharawal People, who wants to inspire indigenous kids around Australia that anything is possible. Taz (real name Taran) loves the outdoors and lots of sports, and his biggest fear is subzero early-morning temperatures in Daylesford.<\/p>\n

Together
The couple met in Perth nearly 10 years ago on Tinder and married three years ago. They are a hard-working team and no challenge is too much. Their kids Carter and Myla are the centre of their universe and they are doing the show for them. Their style on The Block is called Modern Organic Luxury. Think resort-style living.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Emma and Ben
Married from Melbourne, VIC
This couple have applied for The Block seven times, and were over the moon when they finally made it. They will be a triple threat at Daylesford, unflappable, hard-working and organised.
\u201cWe have applied so many times! We can\u2019t wait to get to Daylesford and get started,\u201d Emma said.<\/p>\n

Experience
They have the most renovation experience of all the contestants, having done two houses plus another new build.
\u201cMy aunty flipped houses her whole life, she is probably our inspiration,\u201d Ben said.
They were 24 when they bought their first house and have been flipping houses and documenting it on their socials ever since.<\/p>\n

Emma, 33, dance teacher
Emma was a woodwork teacher before turning her attention to dance, her true love. She is one of Australia\u2019s best pole dancers, which has become a sport in recent times. She now teaches pole dancing and has an activewear business selling to the pole-dancing community.
\u201cIt\u2019s such a great workout,\u201d Emma says. \u201cThe students are anywhere between 13 and 70 and everyone comes together, it\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben, 32, engineer\/aspiring firefighter
Before getting on The Block, Ben, who studied engineering, was accepted to be a firefighter in Melbourne, an appointment he has postponed to go on the show. Ben has also done stand-up comedy, which might come handy in one of The Block\u2019s famous challenges this year.<\/p>\n

Together
They\u2019ve been married for three years but have known each other a lifetime. They met at the lockers at high school, had the same friendship until Year 12, and officially got together in 2011. Ben thinks Emma with her beautiful nature will be a real asset on The Block.
\u201cShe is organised, has a great rapport with everyone, and can win people over by just being herself,\u201d Ben said.
Emma thinks Ben\u2019s methodical approach to his work will guide them to win a lot of rooms and challenges.
\u201cBen is a great forward planner and will organise our trades so well,\u201d she said.
The couple are looking to start a family, and there might be more news on that front as The Block unfolds.
Emma and Ben (or Em as she will be known) plan to build a mid-century-themed home with a Daylesford country touch.<\/p>\n

7pm Sunday\u00a0 \/ 7:30pm Monday \u2013 Wednesday on Nine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These are the five teams ready to renovate in Daylesford for Nine. The Block: Heartland premieres tonight on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25078,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[64,63,134,427],"class_list":{"0":"post-25077","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-tv"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25077\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}