Blockheads and fans alike gather for season launch in Perth
The launch of the latest season of The Block took over Hunter & Barrel in Perth's CBD for an intimate lunch on Monday before kicking on to a media event at Lola Underground that evening. WA's two 'Blockhead' couples were on hand to answer burning questions ahead of the new season's launch on Sunday.
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Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- Daily Telegraph
The Block 2025 Episode 7 recap: Big problem with the Block house designs
It seems Han and Can have learned precisely zero lessons from their failure to complete their first Block room last week. This week Han is insisting on making last minute changes to the layout of their kitchen, mud room, laundry and pantry area. With kitchen and benchtop suppliers needing contestants' designs in this week in order to meet the deadline for cabinetry installation later in the series, it's a bad time to flip flop, but Han described the layout created for all the teams by architect Julian Brenchley as 'completely f***ed'. THE BLOCK DUD SUBURBS REVEALED: Shock data shows reno risks BLOCK LOSSES: One in five of the show's houses lose value post show CONTROVERSY: The biggest Block scandals Her main issue seems to be the fact that in order to reach the pantry and laundry from outside the house, it's necessary to walk through the mud room. 'I think that's a hygiene issue and cleaning issue for me. You're walking through the mud into your butler's pantry. It just doesn't work,' she complained to Can and the impatient supplier. 'You'll traipse mud through a food area.' Is it possible that Han thinks that a mud room is in fact a room full of mud? That can be the only explanation for her bizarre belief that possession of a mud room makes it compulsory to also walk mud through the house. 'I'm refusing to do this because I'm playing the long game and I know the floorplan in my head will make it a lot better,' she persisted. 'Freedom (kitchens) said you have to make a decision there and then and I said no, I'm not going to because I know in my head I have grander plans than that. I just hadn't worked out the nitty gritty,' she explained. Han's plan was to add a doorway directly from the outside into the laundry and pantry, next to the door into the mud room, meaning there will presumably be two outside doors beside each other. With time getting away from her she enlisted her builder dad to redo the layout, promising to get measurements in by the end of the day. Twenty-hours later, and with no appearance of the new plans, and foreman Dan was getting frustrated, particularly when he discovered Han cleaning out the dunny at her and Can's caravan instead of cracking on. 'I love cleaning,' Han said. 'That's the processing time for me, when I'm doing something that at the same time is making me feel better.' But aside from not understanding how hosing out a stinking dunny could make anyone feel better, Dan was frustrated at her flawed prioritising. 'I don't think she understands the urgency,' he said. 'The more I think about it the more I'm actually getting aggravated about it. The girls have not learned from last week when they didn't finish a room. Now instead of being in the room every second making sure everything gets done, they're up there cleaning.' Elsewhere, the race was on to secure an auctioneer, with both Ben and Emma and Mat and Robby believing they had locked in Block regular Tom Panos from Sydney. Emma and Ben's real estate agent — Aaron Hill from Ray White Sunbury — assured them Tom would only work with him, but Mat and Robby believed Tom had already agreed to auction their house, despite the fact their real estate agent was Daylesford local Kim McQueen. A meeting between the boys and Mat and Robby didn't go well. 'He was trying to measure his D … against Ms McQueen's,' was Robby's assessment. 'I hated him,' was Mat's.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
TV stars open up on heartbreaking loss of newborn
TV stars Dan and Dani Reilly of The Block have opened up on the devastating loss of their newborn Billie in late 2024 as a result of 'complications through birth'. The couple, better known as Foreman Dan and Dani, have been regulars on the long-running series and spoke candidly to contestants on Monday night about their heartbreaking ordeal. 'I guess most people here would know our journey last year, we had our little girl Billie. She arrived on the 8th of the 12th last year,' Dan said. 'And, due to, what's the wording? Some complications through birth, we only got to spend 10 days with our beautiful girl Billie. 'So we're actually very grateful for those 10 days. Her time was spent in the NICU department at the Women's Hospital in Melbourne.' Dani added: 'If you don't know what NICU means, it's Newborn Intensive Care Unit, so sick babies, premie babies, spend time in NICU to give them the care they need and the best start to their life'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. On December 20, the distraught couple publicly revealed the 'insurmountable grief' they had experienced following Billie's death. She had been conceived after a three-year IVF journey. The couple hope to redirect their pain into creating a legacy that would leave a positive impact on the world for years to come. Tragedy struck The Block in late 2024, with popular couple Dan Reilly and Dani Wales revealing their newborn baby had died aged just 10 days. Credit: Dan Reilly/IG / IG 'The amazing people that dedicate their lives to NICU is just unbelievable. And what they did, not only for us, but other families, they do whatever is possible to make your time as good as possible,' Dan continued. 'Unfortunately, it didn't end in the way that it should have for us. But our time there, as Dan said, was really special with Billie.' As the couple courageously shared their story with contestants, host Scott Cam was one of many to shed a tear as new Blockheads felt the weight of emotion in the pair's words. The Block contestants process the tragic death of Dan and Dani's newborn. Credit: The Block Thankful for the assistance they received during the experience, Dan and Dani have since been on a mission to raise money for NICUs around Australia, and several other organisations that provided them with care. 'There support for us and Dani has been absolutely amazing. And they guide you through something that no one should ever have to go through,' Dan said. 'We wish we didn't need them, but we did. And they saved us at that time. So now, we're here to help them.' Sharing their heartfelt address to social media after the episode aired, the show favourites have been flooded with love and support from those touched by them along the way. 'Even in your darkest time, you strive to help others. There are no words. You both are so brave and so incredible,' former contestants Sarah and George wrote. 'Dan & Dani, 2 beautiful souls + an angel in the family, Billie 💕 love u guys xx', Last season's Rick and Haydn said. Aussies can show their support by donating to Billie's Besties, a charitable fund founded by the pair that is dedicated to supporting families affected by neonatal intensive care, loss, and bereavement.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
Sad announcement leaves The Block contestants sobbing
The contestants on The Block were reduced to tears during Monday's episode, as foreman Dan opened up about the tragic recent loss of his newborn daughter. Dan and his wife Dani Reilly, both former Block contestants, welcomed a baby girl named Billie into the world on December 8 last year. Tragically, she died just 10 days later after complications during birth. The couple announced the tragic news at the time – and just a couple of months later, Dan was back at work filming this season of The Block. He and Dani addressed the contestants and those on site to open up about their loss at the start of Monday's episode. He said they felt 'grateful' for their 10 days with Billie, time spent in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. 'Premmie [premature] babies spend time in NICU, to give them the care they need and the best start in life,' he explained. 'It didn't end as it should have for us,' said Dani, 'but our time there was really special with Billie. The doctors at the NICU, we'll remember forever.' Dan explained that the couple wanted to use their personal tragedy, and the legacy of Billie's short time on earth, to raise awareness and funds for the organisations that had helped them in their time of need. 'We wish we didn't need them, but we did, and they saved us at that time,' said Dani. 'Billie's legacy, now our mission, is to raise awareness and funds for The Women's NICU, Red Nose Australia, and Heartfelt, ensuring other families receive the care, support, and memories that meant and continue to mean so much to us,' said Dan. From contestants to tradies to host Scott Cam, all on site appeared visibly moved by the couple's bravery in speaking about their loss so publicly. 'We don't understand what that would be like,' said Gold Coast contestant Sonny, fighting back tears. 'But we also had one of my best mates go through the same thing.' 'They're such beautiful people,' said WA contestant Taz. 'It's such a terrible thing to have happened to them.' Dan and Dani's Billie's Besties campaign, launched after their daughter's passing to support the Women's Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), has so far raised almost $100,000.
