From hairdressers to police officers: Meet the cast taking on The Block 2025
Reno rookies, cops, engineers, you name it – The Block 2025 crew are Aussies from all different walks of life.
The hit renovation show is back for a remarkable 21st season and it will be moving to the idyllic country tourist town of Daylesford in Victoria.
The Block Season 21 will premiere on Sunday July 27 at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
For the first time ever, the Blockheads will build houses from scratch that are exactly the same in layout and size with only the frames completed when they arrive.
Scroll through to meet the cast taking part in 2025...
Sonny and Alicia – Married couple
Hometown: Gold Coast, Queensland
Profession: Sonny, 44, plumber and Alicia, 42, dental practice manager
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.
"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 said.
Sonny and Alicia – Married couple
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't mind writing and will bring that to one of the challenges this year on The Block.
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. "If something is bothering me I will say it," she says.
She loves to go swimming with the family at the beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast.
Sonny and Alicia – Married couple
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. "We are by no means epic renovators, but not completely green."
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.
"Alicia's strength is her people skills, her kindness to others and her loyalty," Sonny said.
Alicia was just as complimentary about her husband.
"Sonny is extremely hard working, articulate, not afraid to show emotion. You always know what he is thinking."
On the build, Alicia is likely to spend more time shopping while Sonny manages the site, but they're not afraid to mix up the roles.
Robby and Mat – Best mates
Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia
Profession: Robby, 37, barber and business owner and Mat, 40, hairdresser and stylist, business owner
Robby and Mat met 15 years ago in Adelaide when Mat cut Robby's hair and they have been best friends ever since.
From the moment they walk into a room, you can't help but notice Robby and Mat. It was Robby's idea to apply for The Block while Mat was in Bali celebrating his 40th birthday.
"I was sitting at home and my partner Alyssa said myself and Mat would be great on The Block and here we are," Rob said.
Mat added: "If 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."
Robby and Mat – Best mates
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.
"When I left to go on The Block, leaving him was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do," Robby said.
Growing up in Adelaide, Mat was one of Australia's 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.
Robby and Mat – Best mates
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's bemusement. But that won't 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.
TOGETHER
Robby thinks many Aussies are going to relate to them. "I think a lot of people will connect with us really well," he says.
"We are just two best mates, a hairdresser and a barber, gay and straight."
Mat will be out shopping and styling on The Block while Robby manages the tradies.
One thing's for sure: everyone will notice them when they walk in and it will be game on from day one.
Han and Can – Couple
Hometown: Perth, Western Australia
Profession: Han, 29, geologist and Can, 31, marketing and social media analyst
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.
"I have always wanted to do The Block but never had anyone to do it with," Han said.
Can added: "I'm creative at heart and have always had a love of real estate, so I thought why not?"
Han and Can – Couple
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.
"I was fascinated by all of that, and when I came to Australia I didn't realise geology was a thing," she said. "It's a great job, I love it."
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.
"Mum 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,"she said.
Han and Can – Couple
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.
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.
"Can has a massive heart," Han said. "She will go out of her way to help people and I couldn't imagine doing this with anyone else."
Can says: "Han is so driven and motivated. She sets goals and she achieves them, which I think is a great quality."
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.
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