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Yep, it’s that time again. We can hardly believe it, but The Block 2025 is well and truly underway, and if you’re not familiar with the new Blockheads, let us introduce you.
According to executive producer and creator Julian Cress, this year’s season in Daylesford, Victoria, is set to be “a classic Block series”. “We have a really diverse cast of hard-working people who are very competitive, engaged with their design, and of course we will have some high and lows,” he says.
Back in March, the new teams were inducted into the world of The Block by celebrating the Daylesford’s ChillOut Festival, a pride event that celebrates the rural LGBTQI community in the gay capital of regional Victoria. As part of their first challenge, the contestants were seemingly tasked with creating flamboyant floats for the festival’s parade, catching the eyes of fans and paparazzi alike.
So if you’re just jumping in, or keen to know more, let us introduce you to this year’s contestants.
Who are The Block 2025 contestants?
With every new season of The Block, comes another batch of keen contestants ready to reach for their renovation dreams. This year’s contestants are: couple Britt and Taz from WA, couple Em and Ben from Victoria, couple Han and Can from WA, best mates Robby and Mat from SA, and Sonny and Alicia from Queensland.
Here’s everything we know about The Block 2025 and the five teams competing for auction glory this year.
Who are Britt and Taz from The Block 2025?
Hailing from Western Australia is married couple Britt and Taz. Britt, 30, and Taz, also 30, are both police officers based in Newman, a small mining town out in the Pilbara, and have two kids, Carter, 4, and Myla, 2.
Britt has long been a fan of The Block: “I wanted to apply for The Block for years, but it was never the right timing,” she says. “The timing now is right.”
Taz (real name Taran) was raised in Campbelltown, Sydney and moved to Perth to play football in the WAFL.
Although the pair are amateur renovators, they’ve done plenty of DIYs at their home in Newman, and are ready to tackle the challenge of The Block and imprint their home with their signature style: ‘Modern Organic Luxury’.
Let’s just hope the West Aussies have a smoother ride than their predecessors, Perth couple Jesse and Paige, who made a shock exit in last year’s season.
See their progress so far, here.
Who are Emma and Ben from The Block 2025?
After seven applications, high school sweethearts from Melbourne, Emma and Ben, have achieved their goal of making it to The Block: “We have applied so many times! We can’t wait to get to Daylesford and get started,” Emma says.
Emma, 33, is a pole dance teacher and business owner, and her husband Ben, 32, is an engineer and aspiring firefighter.
The pair are no strangers to a toolkit; Emma and Ben have renovated two houses and built another in the past, giving them the most renovation experience out of all the teams. For this build, the pair will be creating a mid-century-themed home with a Daylesford country touch.
According to Nine, the couple are looking to start a family, and there may be more news on that front as the season unfolds.
Who are Han and Can from The Block 2025?
Perth couple Han and Can (Hannah and Candice) may be in the process of renovating their Californian bungalow in Perth, but it was The Block that they were really after: “I have always wanted to do The Block but never had anyone to do it with,” Han says – that was until she met Can just over a year ago, and quickly discovered that they both wanted to sign up for the show.
Han, 29, is a geologist from the UK, while Can, 31, works in marketing and social media.
On The Block, Han is set to look after the project management side of things, applying the skills she gained from her past home renovation work with her father, while Can will steer the creative direction.
Who are Robby and Mat from The Block 2025?
Our next contestants are best mates from Adelaide, Robby and Mat. Robby, 37, is a barber and business owner, while Mat, 41, is a hairdresser, stylist and business owner. The pair met 15 years ago when Mat cut Robby’s hair, and have been best friends ever since. “We are just two best mates, a hairdresser and a barber, gay and straight,” Robby says.
Before becoming a barber, Robby was a soccer player in the National Premier League, and Mat was one of Australia’s top figure skaters.
It was Robby’s idea to sign up for The Block, and interestingly, Mat has never watched an episode before – but that doesn’t mean the pair aren’t fierce contenders. We’re also predicting that the best mates from Adelaide might just be this year’s lovable larrikins, providing some much-needed comic relief during tense times, like the infamous ‘Waterproof Wednesday’.
Who are Sonny and Alicia from The Block 2025?
From the Gold Coast is married couple Sonny and Alicia. Sonny, 44, is a plumber and Alicia, 42, is a dental practice manager, who have three kids together: daughter Aria, 12, and sons Boston, 11, and Koa, 8.
The couple were on the shortlist for last year’s season on Phillip Island, but got the exciting call this time around for Daylesford. “I 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,” Alicia says.
While the pair aren’t experienced renovators, they did build their current family home and have renovated a granny flat in the past. Throughout the season, Alicia will tackle more of the shopping and be ‘the mum of The Block’ while Sonny is set to manage the site.
Who are The Block judges for 2025?
It appears that Darren Palmer, Shaynna Blaze, and Marty Fox are back for another season of judging on The Block, with host Scotty Cam sharing happy snaps of the four of them celebrating queer pride at Daylesford’s ChillOut Festival back in March.
It’s not confirmed whether or not Neale Whitaker will rejoin this season as a guest judge. Last year, Neale stepped down from his full-time judging duties to support his husband through his health issues.
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