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Episode 15 of The Block 2025 saw an all-mighty showdown between Han and Foreman Dan over changed floor plans, with Han calling it “one of the most challenging” days she had on the show.

Not only did Han and Can lose their chippy, but Foreman Dan informed them that their laundry had a major design issue, sparking a heated clash with Han.

During an interview with Chattr, Han said that hearing the news about their unapproved floor plan “on such a tough day was difficult to process”.

“Everything that could go wrong seemed to, and I spent the entire day juggling over 100 calls and messages, working on the tools, managing trades, and organising supplies, all while under the added pressure of filming,” Han explained.

“When Dan told me the floor plan we’d worked so hard on was now ‘not approved,’ it came as a real shock. We’d spent days consulting with Nine In Six, Freedom, and the on-site trades, including plumbers, electricians, and Dan himself, to make sure it was both functional and a real point of difference for the buyers. It had been approved by both Nine In Six and Freedom,” she continued.

“Later, I learned that the issue was about following the correct approval process, which wasn’t clear to us at the time. Since day one, I’d worked with Nine In Six for approvals and advice, as they acted as the foremen after hours once Dan left site. I hadn’t realised the process was to go to Dan first, then Nine In Six.”

Han added that upon reflection, she understands where Foreman Dan was coming from, and regrets her emotional reaction.

“I now see this as a communication gap, and I told Dan that clearer direction from the start would have helped. I wasn’t proud of my initial reaction, and after taking time to calm down, I sought Dan out to apologise, both for raising my voice and for not following the process. I let him know I respected him, appreciated his support, and would always come to him first in future. That conversation reset things for us, and I made a commitment to respond more calmly and consider all perspectives before reacting.”

Does Han think Foreman Dan has favourites on The Block?

Foreman Dan has struck up an easy rapport with some of The Block 2025 cast, including Taz, after the pair made a bet that ended with Taz plunging into the lake on a freezing day. But while he’s built friendships with some, he’s already clashed with Han and Can multiple times this season.

However, Han told Chattr she doesn’t believe Foreman Dan plays favourites, adding that she and Han have actually formed a great relationship with the long-time Block figure.

“I don’t think Dan has favourites; he was simply doing his job. After that week’s run-in, we had a really positive conversation that gave us a better understanding of each other and built mutual respect,” she explained.

“From that point on, he became an even greater support for me on site as now, all my questions were directed at him, he probably regretted telling me that after all! Haha (Sorry Dan!). We shared plenty of laughs, often bumping into each other at McCafe before pre-start for a friendly chat. He was always helpful, encouraging, and someone I genuinely enjoyed working with.”

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The Block fans have picked up on a detail from the most recent episode, calling out Shaynna Blaze for her ‘sad front yard’.

Taking to Reddit, many Blockheads couldn’t help but point out the irony of the dishevelled yard, with one person opening the conversation with, “What is up with the empty pots and the sad, dying plants in her front yard? Anyone else felt underwhelmed by the overall look and feel of her place?”

The Block fans couldn’t help but poke fun at Shaynna’s yard

While Chattr has contacted Shaynna for comment (perhaps she’s undergoing renovations?), some fans couldn’t help but poke some lighthearted fun at the juxtaposition of the situation.

“Spent her budget on styling, art and pillows and didn’t leave enough for outside week. Classic Block mistake,” someone joked. “She complains about how they hung towels in one of the bathrooms but can’t even style her own porch,” another commented. “Didn’t budget for front yard week,” someone else said.

“I noticed the empty pots and thought that would be something she would criticise if she was judging!” another fan said, while someone quipped, “I didn’t see any rails to hang [the towels] on. Don’t get me started on the lack of storage either!  6/10.”

Some people jumped in to defend Shaynna from the naysayers.

“Maybe Shaynna is just a shit gardener. Can’t be good at everything,” one person defended. “It’s winter?” another pointed out.

And one fan of The Block came up with a genius idea…

“I’d love a season of The Block where the judges have to make a house, and the former contestants can judge,” they said.

We back this idea!

The Block 2025 airs on Sundays at 7:30pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Following the Week 3 room reveal, The Block 2025 cast piled into Sonny and Alicia‘s caravan for a debrief and team dinner, but the most recent winners Han and Cam were the only team that didn’t show face.

Some viewers took to social media to call the women out for “isolating” themselves, with one Reddit user questioning whether it was “strategic to keep everything to themselves”.

“I’d lean more towards they’re just snobby myself with how they’ve been acting,” another responded.

However, Can told Chattr that they simply didn’t see the invite until Han was already asleep, and explained that they had another obstacle to navigate that the other teams didn’t face.

“Han was still recovering, and we felt it was best to take the evening to regroup, align on our ideas for the week, and get some rest. We were sad to miss it, but by the time we got the invite, Han was already asleep,” she explained.

What Han and Can spent their evenings doing rather than hanging out with the cast

Can stressed that missing the dinner wasn’t a strategic move, pointing out that they didn’t have a builder on their team.

“What viewers may not realise is that Ben wasn’t a builder, he was a chippy, even though they are calling him a ‘builder’ for the purpose of the show.

“Before we went on the show, production told us ‘You don’t need a builder, you just need a good chippy.’ So, I ended up being the builder and stepping into the role of managing the build, trades, making calls, placing orders, and making countless daily decisions.”

Can said that for that reason, they need to use any spare time they have to make plans for their upcoming renovations.

“Our situation was very different from the other teams. In the first six weeks, evenings were our only chance to plan and organise trades, finalise project management tasks, and work through design decisions together. We were always first on site when it opened and often the last to leave, with Nine In Six sending us home most nights,” she explained.

“Daytime was non-stop: being on the tools, driving for supplies, making and taking calls, managing trades, filming, competing in challenges, meeting with agents and suppliers, and preparing for future weeks. There was never enough time during the day, so those evenings became the only window to regroup, plan, and keep the build moving forward.”

Do Han and Can get along with the rest of The Block cast?

While viewers saw Brittany and Taz and Mat and Robby say during Episode 21 that they didn’t have much to do with Han and Can, the women told Chattr that they were on good terms with the entire cast.

“We genuinely got along with everyone and see the cast as a little family,” they said.

Can said that while their relationship with the other teams might seem like it’s on shaky grounds at the moment, everyone built a strong friendship by the end of the season.

“We even stayed together in an Airbnb after filming and got matching tattoos at the launch! Later in the season, we became especially close with Sonny and Leesh. We supported each other through the highs and lows and built a bond based on genuine care.”

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The Block’s Jesse and Paige Maguire have shared a happy family update with fans, a year on from their dramatic time on the 2024 series of The Block.

Taking to Instagram, the couple announced they’re expecting their first child together, announcing the exciting news with the caption, “Family of four loading…”

The video showed Paige surprising Jesse with the news in a photoshoot moment with their dog, “Say ‘Paige is pregnant’!” Paige said as the camera was going off, with Jesse looking shocked and emotional, saying, “Are you serious?”

The news was met with a lot of excitement from their fans and former co-stars, with Kylie Baker writing, “Stop!!!!! Amazing news. You two will make the most incredible parents!! Plus best looking… miss you guys!”. Another former Block contestant Kristy Beames added, “Congratulations guys”.

What happened with Jesse and Paige on The Block?

Jesse and Paige competed on the 2024 season of The Block but quit halfway through the show to prioritise their mental health, after weeks of tension building. They became the first team in The Block history to leave the show midway through.

The intense pressure of the competition caused several heated arguments that led to producers intervening, with the couple undergoing a weekend counselling session before deciding to quit the show to focus on their well-being.

Paige later revealed that she and Jesse had called off their December 2024 wedding, leading to fans speculating that they had broken up. The couple later surprised everyone by eloping in Paris.

“Eloping felt like the most authentic way to celebrate our love and this commitment we were both ready to make to one another. A way to focus on what truly matters,” Paige told Yahoo Lifestyle at the time.

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Han and Can scored their first win on The Block 2025, edging out Emma and Ben by cashing in their bonus point gnome.

Han and Can, and Emma and Ben both scored a total of 28 out of 30 for their main bathrooms, but the women’s bonus point meant they finished up ahead, and they scored the $10,000 room reveal prize.

While Emma and Ben took the loss well, saying they’d rather come second than joint first, Han told Chattr that she felt bad they won on a technicality.

“Emma and Ben were lovely and gracious. We did feel a little bad using it, and even hesitated at the time, because we care about others and didn’t want to disadvantage anyone,” she explained.

Each week, the room reveal winners receive a night away from their caravan living quarters as part of the prize. Han added that she would have loved to bring Emma and Ben along with her and Can.

“Looking back, we wished we had taken them along for the winners’ dinner and overnight stay. We even said that if we won again and there was space, we’d bring everyone with us.”

Han, who was out most of the week with a stomach infection, said she was so proud of her partner, Can, for pulling off a winning room under such difficult circumstances.

“When we found out that we had won we were in shock, it was a huge week. We couldn’t believe it. It took a second to sink in. We put a lot of effort into the design and hoped the Resin Amber Bath would be a winner!

“I was super proud of Can. She was thrown into the deep end, and she took it on like a champion and I couldn’t be more proud of her for being able to execute the room to the standard we did with the smallest team.”

Can is super grateful for Tom Calleja’s help on the main bathroom renovation

Han’s stomach infection saw her spend three days in hospital during Week 3 of The Block. With the main bathroom renovation weighing on Can’s shoulders, Tom Calleja, who competed with his wife Sarah Jane on The Block 2022, stepped in to help. Tom’s a six-time room reveal winner and a plumber by trade, so his expertise came in handy.

“I was lucky to have the incredible Tom from the Gisborne season step in as a subby for Han. His support, guidance, and willingness to share his knowledge made such a difference. And I loved getting stuck in on the tools, something Han and I often do together at home, so it felt great to take on that role and really get involved,” Can told Chattr.

Han added that their worker Ben isn’t actually a builder, and said she generally took on that role. So, with her sick in hospital, Can had a lot on her plate.

“It was very stressful,” she said. “What viewers may not realise is that Ben wasn’t a builder, he was a chippy, even though they are calling him a ‘builder’ for the purpose of the show.

“Before we went on the show production told us that we “you don’t need a builder, you just need a good chippy so I ended being the builder and stepping into the role of managing the build, trades, making calls, placing orders, and making countless daily decisions.

“Our team was just Ben, me, Can, two plasterers from Ballarat Plaster Specialists, and one tiler in the first bathroom week, so we were running lean compared to other teams.”

Han said that while she was sick, she found herself constantly thinking about the main bathroom renovation.

“I felt an immense amount of guilt for being unwell, but I was bedridden for three days and heavily medicated for pain. Even so, we stayed in touch so I could answer [Can’s] calls and provide guidance whenever I could. Whenever I was awake, my mind was still on the build, trying to help however possible while feeling very unwell. It was overwhelming, but we got through it together.”

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Sonny and Alicia came to blows during The Block episode 21 after Alicia returned to their bathroom renovation, and the towel rack was placed too high, and the married couple told Chattr why the fight escalated.

ICYMI, Alicia spent the day shopping for furnishings before returning to The Block site and finding that Sonny had hung one of their bathroom racks extremely high. Alicia told Sonny it would have to be lowered, and the couple continued to fight during the episode.

Alicia told Chattr that it was weird watching back the fight on TV, but said she was very upset at the time, and wouldn’t do anything differently in retrospect.

“I am who I am. I live in the moment. If that’s how I react, you know, I’ll say sorry if I think I’ve overreacted. But, I don’t ever do anything maliciously. I just am who I am,” she told Chattr.

Toward the end of the episode, viewers saw Alicia and Sonny’s fight continue, but this time, their builder, Brodie, was dragged in.

“[Alicia] was upset at me and I deflected a bit,” Sonny explained. “I sort of said, don’t speak to Brodie [like that]. He was our builder and I made her look like a bitch, I suppose, rather than [that she was] just being a bitch to me.”

“I’d never even spoken to our builder [about it], I was always communicating with Sonny,” Alicia added. “And then he tried to push it onto our builder, which upset me, because I absolutely love our builder, and he works so hard for us.”

Alicia and Sonny assured that their relationship with their builder wasn’t affected by the fight, and said he even messaged them last night about the scene.

“It’s funny because he texted me last night laughing. He’s like, Oh, I just love you guys so much. I’d never do the Block with anyone else,” Alicia said. “He wanted to make sure that I was okay.”

Did Sonny and Alicia resolve their towel rack fight?

After fourteen years together — ten of them married — Sonny and Alicia have learned a thing or two about resolving their disagreements, and the towel rack fight was no exception.

“Sonny apologised,” Alicia said. “Sonny’s a quick apologiser, whereas I just need time just to simmer and just chill out a bit, but yeah, we apologised and moved on.”

Despite being together for so long, Sonny said that he and Alicia have learnt things about each other on The Block that they’ll implement into their relationship moving forward.

“I think we’re pretty aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, but I think that we learned how to deal with conflicts, resolutions got quicker, and so we’ll probably bring that back into our normal life a bit.

“Just get over things a bit quicker, because you have to on The Block here, you have to make it a decision, which will have something to do with that room within, sometimes, five minutes of an argument. So you need to be on the same playing field and have each other’s backs.

“It’s quite normal for us to go to war with each other. We’re both very stubborn people.”

The Block 2025 airs on Sundays at 7:30pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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