The Block 2022 Everything you need to know

 

 

House Three from The Block 2022, welcomes its new owners to sunny Gisbourne!

 

Whether you loved or loathed the Auction of The Block 2022, there is no denying this is a fantastic result for two Victorian's, Kevin and Andrea. 

Take yourself back to Auction Day, when Adrian Portelli was in a bidding war with Danny Wallis over House 5 and Block Winners Omar and Oz, well fast forward a couple of days and some un-favourable media Adrian returned to prove he was not in fact a dummy bidder but serious investor when he purchased House Three from Sharon and Ankur.

LMCT+  Which is Adrian's Loyalty Program which does some of Australia's biggest car and house giveaways, took to social media posting this cheeky message "this is going to rustle some feathers… Someone’s winning one of The Block houses! A lot of Australia doubted the man however Adrian has gone and bought Ankur and Sharon’s house 3 and one of you lucky buggers is going to win it! Where are the nay-sayers now? If you want to lock your name into the draw before it goes public"

And that is exactly what Kevin did, he purchases a ticket and has won House Three. Watch the video here showing the heart warming moment the couple saw their new home. We wish Kevin and Andrea a lifetime of happy memories in Gisbourne, you're going to love it there, we sure did!

Kevin and Andrea receiving their new home, Block House Number 3 from Adrian Portelli and LMCT+, the couple said this win will be life changing for them and we couldn't be happier. Image via @instagram.

 

The heartwarming moment Adrian Portelli shows Kevin and Andrea House Three from The Block, and their new home. Video via @youtube.

 

 

It was the final piece to the puzzle for The Block 2022, the biggest Block yet,

Jenny and Dylan's house 4 has SOLD!

 

We are SO incredibly thrilled that Jenny and Dylan, the 2022 engaged lovebirds from the Gold Coast Queensland has sold.

Jenny and Dylan, both tradies from Queensland, were some of the hardest working contestant's The Block had ever seen, a down to earth couple who gave it their all. Which is why when the devastating news came to light after the auction that their house had not sold the nation felt for this young couple, in what was a stark reminder that The Block is in fact a reality TV show. 

"We can confirm House 4 has sold on The Block: Tree Change in Gisborne, in what is a positive outcome for everyone," a Nine spokesperson said.

"Dylan and Jenny's house is now a much loved property for a family who were impressed with the high standard of the build, and incredible views of the Macedon Ranges so close to Melbourne."

Jenny and Dylan created a perfect family home, complete with a long hallway sprouting off bedrooms, a stunning kitchen and large living area which overlooked a huge deck, complete with yard featuring a pool and spa, ice bath, bee hives, veggie patches and so much more, but last but not least an incredible view of the Macedon Ranges.

The timing could not be more perfect for the couple, with their wedding coming up and Jenny having just celebrated her Hen's party in their newly built, Palm House, on the Gold Coast. The hens party saw Rachel and Sarah-Jane reunited with their girl Jenny to celebrate in style.

Rachel and Sarah-Jane were on hand to help Jenny celebrate her hen's weekend recently, images via Instagram.

 

The Block Shop wishes Jenny and Dylan every success in this exciting time of their life and we cannot wait to see more from this hard working duo! Image via Instagram.

 

To take a trip down memory lane, see Jenny and Dylan's completed house here.

 

 

After a drama-filled auction, that left one team millionaires and others with nothing, Oz and Omar are crowned The Block Kings.

 

 

I guess that makes Omar and Oz not just the bathroom kings but The Block kings for 2022.

 

They were the Bathroom Kings, the boys from Sydney’s western suburbs who never gave up and after a sensational auction where two millionaires faced off, Oz and Omar are now the winners of The Block 2022.

Going first in the auction order, the boys’ House 5 set off a bidding war between entrepreneur Danny Wallis and property investor Adrian Portelli, with each determined to snare the luxe four-bedroom home and 10-acre property.

Neither was willing to give an inch, with the banter flying as they quickly outbid each other and pushed the price well beyond expectations, but in the end it was Danny who triumphed, with House 5 sold for a record-breaking $5,666,666.66.

At $1,586,666.66 above their reserve price, that is the largest amount any contestants have made over a reserve in 18 seasons of The Block. Add in the $100,000 prize money and it means they take home $1,686,666.66.

It was a staggering win for the boys, who were – in a very rare moment for them – lost for words until the reality of what had just happened sank it.

 

“We were speechless,” Oz, 31, said.

 

“It didn't really sink in for a while after the announcement, there was just a mix of emotions but we were mostly just happy and glad that our families were with us to make it feel like it was really happening!”

“It was pretty freaky!” Omar, 30, adds. “When the numbers kept going up, we were like far out, what is going on!

“We always hoped we’d do well from the moment we came on the show, but to actually win? That is awesome. What a feeling!”

 

“It was pretty freaky!” Omar, 30, adds. “When the numbers kept going up, we were like far out, what is going on!

 

It was building maintenance manager Oz who talked his best mate rugby player Omar into joining him on The Block, the pair revealed, with Omar now very glad he agreed.

“I’m absolutely glad I did, because this is the best result ever on The Block and just knowing that we did that together when a lot of others didn’t believe in us is actually very, very special!”

The win will help both families, the pair said, but they’re also hoping it sends a positive message to every Block fan, that no matter how tough things get, there’s always a way forward if you keep trying.

“We did it for ourselves and we did it for our families, but most importantly we also did it for all the people out there who are struggling in their lives,” Oz said.

“We want to show them that no matter what comes your way, no matter what doors are shut in front of you, just keep pushing.

“That's how it was with me and Omar, when things happened I would look at him and say: ‘What's next?’, and he would look at me and say “Yes, what’s next?’ and we would find a way.

“And we did! We won The Block! We were the bathroom kings and now we’re The Block kings!

 

Scott Cam and Block winners Omar and Oz.

 

But with their high came crushing lows for other couples, with Tom and Sarah-Jane’s House 1, selling for only $4,100,000.99 (again to Danny Wallis), just $20,000.99 above their $4.08 million reserve price to make the lowest profit on The Block since Series 9 Glasshouse in 2014.

Tom and Sarah-Jane’s House 1, selling for only $4,100,000.99 (again to Danny Wallis), just $20,000.99 above their $4.08 million reserve price to make the lowest profit on The Block since Series 9 Glasshouse in 2014.

 

Houses 2, 3 and 4 were all passed in, with House 2 later selling for $4,249,999.50 in a post-auction negotiation (also with Danny) getting them $169,000.50 over their $4.08 million reserve price.

Two couples, Ankur and Sharon, and Dylan and Jenny, failed to sell their homes at auction or – as of the end of the season’s finale broadcast – at all, so far.

Both properties were passed in when they failed to attract a bidder over their $4.08 million reserve price, also both attracting a highest bid of $4,075,000.

It’s the first time a Block property has failed to sell at auction since Series 4 in 2011, when the houses created by Josh and Jenna, and Rod and Tania, in Cameron Street, Richmond (Vic) were passed in. 

 

Even though they managed to secure a sale post-auction, it wasn’t quite the Block dream Rachel and Ryan had hoped for, the Sydney parents admit, but both are still very happy they were able to join competition late after Sydney influencer couple Joel and Elle quit in the first week and are hopeful the other houses will sell soon.

“We're feeling very grateful to be one of the houses that sold and grateful to have made the money that we did because we know that it definitely could have been a different outcome,” Rachel said.

“I have no doubt that the other houses are going to sell, they are beautiful, beautiful homes and with the price point that they are at and with things like the depreciation schedules we heard so much about during the auctions, somebody is going to buy them and it's going to make Dylan and Jenny and Ankur and Sharon some money.”

The roller coaster of auction day was not ideal, she said, but all contestants knew it was a possibility that one or more of the houses could be passed in.

“Anything can happen and we all knew that,” she said.

“We knew the risks that we were going into auction with, but that’s the game… that’s The Block! What a ride!”

“Anything can happen and we all knew that,” Rachel said.

 

This season of The Block was the biggest ever undertaken, with the couples each spending 12 weeks building 500-square metre homesteads complete with tennis courts, pools and wineries on 10 acres of land in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. 

It was an enormous task, with the finale “a bittersweet day” according to host Scott Cam.

“We had one incredible high and some crushing lows for our Blockheads, who all worked the hardest I’ve ever seen to deliver these houses.

“We had one incredible high and some crushing lows for our Blockheads, who all worked the hardest I’ve ever seen to deliver these houses." Scott Cam said.

“As we’ve seen many times before, we’ll continue to negotiate with interested buyers to sell these homes, which are still on the market. I’m gunning for a positive result.”

Speaking about the shock results, The Block co-creator and Executive Producer, Julian Cress, said he felt something had “spooked the market” leading to the shock results.

 “We’re in a very volatile real estate market and we’ve seen large and unexpected interest rate increases, including one just this week,” he said.

“While we had many registered bidders, clearly something has spooked the market. But we believe the properties are of incredible value and we think they will find new owners very soon, to deliver a well-deserved reward for our contestants’ hard work.”

That reward came from Melbourne philanthropist and Block favourite Danny Wallis who bought all three homes sold on auction day.

 “I probably spent too much at the first auction, but was surprised to pick up two more homes at what I feel was a bargain price, so I guess it all evened out in the end for me at least,” Danny said.

 

That's a wrap! Julian Cress with host's Scott Cam, Shelley Craft and the contestants from the 2022 season.

 

Take a look at the highlights from auction day here.

 

Week 12 Landscape Reveal 

Tom and Sarah-Jane

29 + 1 The Gnome = 30 - First place

From the tear-drop entrance drive with just a few of Tom and Sarah-Jane’s Plantrunner mature trees, past the Colourbond and James Hardie weatherboard exteriors to the water feature marking the transition from old house to new build and beyond, this was an exterior that wowed the judges.

Especially when they made it to the back where the living room’s huge windows faced out to a pool, kids playground, artfully-placed old farm equipment, firepit, and more. How much more?

What about a par three driving range into the property’s back corner? A basketball court? BBQ area? Chicken run? Pony pen? A dam-side tiny house?

“Mind blowing,” summed up Darren, “completely bananas!”

 

Tom and Sarah-Jane take out the Block's biggest ever landscape week.

 

The front facade of Tom and Sarah-Jane's house with a water feature marking the transition from old house to new build and beyond.

 

Showcasing the new part of the build, Tom and Sarah-Jane's living area opens up onto the deck and overlooking the pool, a kids playground, artfully-placed old farm equipment, firepit, and more.

 

Imagine yourself at that table, sipping that wine with that view! Hello Macedon Ranges life, we REALLY like you!

 

With veggie gardens, pony pens, a bbq and Polito Pizza oven you really wouldn't ever want to eave home.

 

“Mind blowing,” summed up Darren, “completely bananas!”

 

Dream Courts, well the name really says it all, I have three boys who would definately dream of this back yard!

For direct access to all of the amazing products in Tom and Sarah-Jane's landscape reveal head to The Block Shop.

 

 

 

On tonight’s episode of The Block we saw fan favourite and The Block’s resident Lady Tradie get injured on site.

 

Jenny was using her phone as a torch onsite when she fell through a gap in the decking that wasn’t completed at that stage. 

 

Scott Cam met the couple onsite and told them to head to Sunshine Hospital, a Channel Nine staff member accompanied the couple and Jenny was treated for her injuries.

 

Thankfully, we are pleased to say Jenny has had no long term injuries caused by the accident. 

 

“It's the first time I’ve seen Jenny hurt” Dylan said as he was clearly upset. Jenny has been dubbed as one of the hardest workers in Block history, so we know if she get’s knocked down it is serious!

 

Scott Cam said a “lovely couple who are such hard workers” 

 

The accident was not an ideal time during the last week of The Block, but as usual Jenny got on with it and kept on going.

 

An inspiring Lady Tradie who has been such a positive role model for young girls this season with her “give anything a go” attitude.

 

Scott Cam said a “lovely couple who are such hard workers”  We are thrilled that Jenny has made a full recovery.

 

 

Working from Home Space Reveal

Tom and Sarah Jane

26 / 30 - First place

Built around a walk-in Vintec wine cellar, House one’s television room built into the Stratco garage space is the perfect getaway, the judges agreed, ideal for teenagers or anyone wanting a break from the rest of the home.

Past the powder room and upstairs however was where their addition really shone. The only home with a second level thanks to early engineering planning, this is a complete office that could easily be converted to a guest apartment, with eight eye-level Velux skylights, two separate work stations and kitchenette.

A potential office? Definitely, the judges agreed, a nanny (or granny) flat? Why not! Either way, all agreed it’s a definite value add to the home.

 

Tom and Sarah-Jane take the win in working from home week.

 

 

The only home with a second level, this is a complete office that could easily be converted to a guest apartment, with eight eye-level Velux skylights, two separate work stations and kitchenette.This space is a clear winner!

 

To Shop Tom and Sarah-Jane's winning room at The Block Shop.

 

Angie's artwork 'Three's not a Crowd' skyrocketed to fame after Jenny and Dylan's Hallway and became one of this season's most popular pieces, more on that to come!

 Angie Summa joined The Block Shop's Sarah on The Block to judge the mini art challenge Scotty gave the contestant's, Jenny and Dylan contraversially took out the win.

The dream team: Scott Cam's Team from Left to right, ex blockhead Spence, Sarah from The Block Shop, another ex blockhed Duncan, Frankie and Scott Cam.

Sarah was also lucky enough to be Scott Cam’s right-hand lady this year when it came to styling and designing ‘Camelot’ had been fan-girling mini art galleries on Pinterest and knew they were set to be the next big trend. Read our interview with Sarah here about how she had fun creating mini art galleries in Scott's house on The Block Tree change this year.

Kylie Cuthbertson pictured here with Scott Cam and her artwork, 'Ringneck Parrot' also featured in The Block this season.

Kylie's art, 'Black Cockatoo' was also selected by Tom and Sarah-Jane this season in their nursery, because who doesnt want more cheer and colour.

What a season this has been, we can't believe it's nearly over!  We want to see more, more more!

Week 10 Guest bedroom and Redo room

Tom and Sarah-Jane

28 / 30 - Equal first place

With a Rattan bedhead and complementing Grafico wallpaper to reflect the style of House one’s original guest bedroom, a king-size bed and perferctly-placed cabinetry this final guest room immediately caught the judges hearts, with Darren declaring once again that Sarah-Jane should be styling rooms for a living.

Into the redo room, the lounge area and suddenly things seemed much cosier, Shaynna said.

New rug, chairs turned toward the fire, an extra couch and an updated entertainment unit (which thankfully tidies up the cables) all works with the huge space and finally shows, Neale says, even with the house’s massive size, it can still seem cosy.

Tom and Sarah-Jane take out equal first with Rachel and Ryan this week. This blogs imagery via @davidcookphotography. 

New rug, chairs turned toward the fire, an extra couch and an updated entertainment unit (which thankfully tidies up the cables) all works with the huge space and finally shows, Neale says, even with the house’s massive size, it can still seem cosy.

To shop all of the goodness from Tom and Sarah-Janes bedroom click here.

To shop Tom and Sarah-Jane's redo room click here.

Rachel and Ryan

28 / 30 - Equal first place

With a metallic-green tinge to the cabinetry, Grafico striped wallpaper, cornices, skirts and lamps all combine for contemporary country chic that’s a world away from their first guest room, the judges agreed.

But not any more, they agreed, when they revisited that first room, now Ryan and Rachel’s redo room, to find a new warmer colour on the feature wall, a new rug, a new bed and a new feel, Shaynna said, that married well into the home’s overall theme and the countryside in which it sits.

“They’ve really hit their stride!” Shaynna said, pointing out the colours of the land outside were now reflected inside as well, adding up to a cohesive feel throughout.

Rachel and Ryan come in equal first with good friends Tom and Sarah-Jane.

When the judges revisited that first bedroom, now Ryan and Rachel’s redo room, to find a new warmer colour on the feature wall, a new rug, a new bed matching bedside tables and a new feel, Shaynna said, that married well into the home’s overall theme and the countryside in which it sits.

Week 9 Guest Bedroom Reveal

Jenny and Dylan

29 / 30 - First place

“Wow!” said Shaynna as she walked into Jenny and Dylan’s bedroom, taking in the whimsical festoon lighting over the bunk, a hanging chair, a zoo of stuffed toys and artwork to complement it all.

It’s authentic and genuine, Neale said… and hard to fault.

Aside from a scratch in the ceiling Darren spotted, this was a near-perfect finish, the judges added, with a natural palette and pops of colour all adding up to a space Darren just loved.

Functionally, the Kinsman wardrobe choice works well, with the styling touches leaving the judges wishing they could all pick a piece to take home. A hard room to beat, they said.

“Wow!” said Shaynna as she walked into Jenny and Dylan’s bedroom, taking in the whimsical festoon lighting over the bunk, a hanging chair, a zoo of stuffed toys and artwork to complement it all.

Week 8 - Hallway, Laundry and Mudroom Reveal

Jenny and Dylan

27/30 - first place

The flooring? Heaven. The rug? Gorgeous. The sheer scale of the hallway stretching from the old build straight down into the new? Staggering!

With a seating nook midway, views of Mount Macedon to the side and artworks to break up the walk, the judges found the hall not only functional but inviting.

Into the laundry and mudroom and not even missing architraves or skirts could dampen their enthusiasm for a space filled with storage, luxe appliances and well-thought-out functionality.

Not quite a perfect ten, the judges agreed, but given the challenges of the week, one of the best hellweek results they’d seen!

Jenny and Dylan get the win in hellweek, what a team...Smiles all round, congratulations guys!

Week 7 Living and Dining Room 

Rachel & Ryan

29.5/30 - First place

It’s been a long time coming, but from the moment the judges walk into Rachel and Ryan’s country lodge living and dining space, they finally see the couple’s vision.

“I’ve got goosebumps!” Darren says.

“They’ve done it!” Shaynna yells as she admires the floor to ceiling stone fireplace with a massive lounge wrapped in front, dining table expertly positioned to take in the winery views, exposed wooden beams highlighting an innovative Blackbutt ceiling that all combines to create what Neale sums up as a “minimalistic lodge” aesthetic that completes the kitchen and suits the home and region.

 It is so nice to see this kind hearted, hard working couple take the win, the hard work really did pay off for Rachel and Ryan and we couldn't be happier. Photo credit for this blog @David Cook Photography.

Week 6 Kitchen 

Sarah-Jane & Tom 

First place - 30 / 30 

“I am awestruck!” Darren said as he walked into House 1 and took in everything from the beautiful herringbone flooring, a massive Ilve oven and statement copper fridge (complete with windowed Charcuterie and wine spaces) and more.

It’s “the ultimate contemporary country kitchen”, Neale declared and for once, Shaynna didn’t disagree.

With touches including an over-stove pot-filler tap, a butler’s pantry that could serve as a second kitchen and ample space for every gadget possible without feeling crowded, this was a kitchen that immediately caught all three judges and set the standard for every other team to beat… if they could.

In the words of Sarah-Jane, winner winner, chicken dinner! These two are on a roll.

Take a look at all of the Contestants Kitchens here.

Week 5 Guest Bedroom and Bathroom

Sarah-Jane & Tom

29 + 1 (Gnome) - First place

With its breathtaking tartan feature wall highlighting an eclectic mix of artworks, sheer drapes behind a discrete pelmet and well-planned wardrobes Tom and Sarah-Jane’s bedroom, Neale said, showed the couple were “really having fun and creating their dream home”.

Not everything was perfect, the judges noted, with Darren pointing out the low bed and prominent power points, but combined with a bathroom that finally featured face-level storage alongside the stunning tile choices, it was enough for Shaynna to sum up: This is beautiful!

Tom and Sarah-Jane take the win again after using the gnome!

We think this is colour palette perfection, topped off with the most perfect basin. Sarah-Jane's obviously up to date with Mirror Trends.

Whether you agree with the judges or not this week, one thing's for sure, Sarah-Jane and Tom can create a cohesive colour scheme.

Shop Tom and Sarah-Jane's guest bedroom and bathroom here.

The Block 2022: The houses have officially hit the market.

The five houses from The Block 2022 have officially hit the market on Domain.

Week 4: Master Bedroom and WIR 

Tom & Sarah-Jane - First Place 

28.5 / 30 

With three French doors opening to the wrap-around balcony and a wood-fired heater, this is a room the judges felt embraced the country it sits in, but was its own cosy sanctuary.

“This is a room that hugs you!” said Shaynna as he took in the high ceilings and king-sized bed, “they’ve really thought it through!”. Neale loved the mixed textures, but for Darren it was the scale that won him over – a big bed, big drapes and big mirror TV was all very grand, he thought, with the bone inlay side tables tie in a perfect match for the rattan of the bedhead. 

Tom and Sarah- Jane are hitting their modern country stride.

Take a look at all of the Master bedrooms and walk in robes from The Block here.

Shop Tom and Sarah- Janes winning room here.

Week 3: Master Ensuite

Omar & Oz - First place

27.5 Points 

All hail the Bathroom Kings, with another wet area to blow the judges away.

“Boom!” said Darren as all three admired the best layout they saw on the day, taking in the bench seat under dual showers, a corner bath looking out on spectacular views, Kit Kat tiles playing off Hardiegroove panels, and a natural colour pallete.

Missing only a few face-level lights and a bathrobe hook for the door, there was a lot to love, the judges agreed, with Darren declaring this was a room that would “photograph like a dream” and help buyers fall in love with their home.

All hail the Bathroom Kings, with another wet area to blow the judges away.

Check out all of the Master Ensuite reveals here.

Week 2: Guest Bedroom

Sharon & Ankur 

First Place

26 + 1 Gnome Point = 27

“Ankur and Sharon are back in the game!” said Neale as he walked into a room he found warm and welcoming, with a traditional colour palette, heritage details including skirts, architraves, cornice and the original fireplace.

Not everything worked, they said, with the ceiling rose too close to the skylights and a pendant Shaynna felt could have been lower, but a stunning bedhead - the same as Scotty’s - lamps instead of sconces and mismatched items that gave everything a “real” feel added up to a room Neale said “feels like home” with character and charm that was sophisticated and (most importantly) saleable.

"warm and welcoming" said Neale , with a traditional colour palette, heritage details including skirts, architraves, cornice and the original fireplace. Sharon and Ankur stole the win with the gnome.

Check out all of the Guest Bedroom reveals here.

Week 1: Main Bathroom Reveal 

Omar & Oz

26/30

First Place

“Wow!” said Neale when he walked into Omar and Oz’s bathroom, and the compliments kept coming.

“It’s sophisticated!” Shaynna said as she took in the 90-degree Herringbone wall tiles, Hardie Groove panelling and patterned floor tiles.

“It’s stunning!” Neale added. “It all works,” Darren summed up. “This feels like a bathroom that belongs in this house - and belongs on this Block.”

And it wasn’t just looks, with features like a heated floor and heating above, face-level storage, power points in all the right places and luxurious shower/bath area making this a room to set the standard for this year.

Check out all the Bathroom reveals here.

Congratulations to Omar & Oz - kicking off their Block adventure with a win for Bathroom Week!

Meet the contestants for The Block Tree Change 2022

After a bumpy start we have an enthusiast bunch of Block-heads!

TOM AND SARAH-JANE

Parents from Melbourne, VIC

Authentic and dynamic are two words that can be used to describe married couple Tom and Sarah-Jane.

They have a one-year-old daughter, Cleo, and are doing The Block to give her a better future. Together for seven years and married nearly three, they met at Sarah-Jane’s sister’s wedding

“We were a casual fling that spiraled into getting married and having a kid and now ending up on The Block,” Tom said.

This pair might argue a lot on The Block, but within five minutes they are back to their loud and loving selves.

Meet Tom and Sarah-Jane, dubbed the hard worker and the loud girl early on, we cant wait to watch this unfold.

EXPERIENCE

They own a house in the Melbourne suburb of Gladstone Park and have a caravan at Lake Eildon in regional Victoria.

While they haven’t renovated as many houses as some of the stronger couples in Block history, they make up for that with sheer guts and determination.

Sarah-Jane will take on the role of stylist and shopper, and while she hasn’t had much experience, that won’t bother her one bit.

Tom, 34, plumber

All his life Tom has had an addiction to working hard. He’d be at his happiest if he could do it all day long. This includes his hobby of woodchopping, which he has loved since being a kid.

“I could work 24 hours a day, I love it,” he said. “So that part of The Block is not going to bother me, I’m going to relish it.”

Tom is a successful plumber running his own business and employing subcontractors. With a dry sense of humor, he is set to be very well liked on The Block, and he’s not afraid of showing himself.

“I am totally comfortable with myself,” he said.

Sarah-Jane, 30, social worker

The minute Sarah-Jane walks on to The Block she makes an impact and means business. Loud, outspoken and with a heart of gold, when Sarah-Jane enters a room, you know it.

“People always say that I’m so loud,” she says. “Yes, I’m a lot, and some people don’t like it, but I’m harmless. I just like to have a laugh and a good time.”

She has worked in aged care as a social worker, a job she finds incredibly rewarding.

“I used to work as a carer, then I went on to study further to do more of an advocacy kind of role. Now I do case management with people over the age of 65 who are in vulnerable situations and I love it.”

TOGETHER

Both admit that since having a child they argue a lot, and we can expect this on The Block. But it never comes from a bad place.

“We get our feelings out right there and then, and five minutes later we get over it,” Sarah-Jane said.

They are highly organised as a couple and determined to make the most of their Block opportunity. These two realise this is their shot, and they are going to work together well to make their dreams come true.

FAST FACTS ABOUT TOM AND SARAH-JANE

Tom’s brother has a history in reality TV: he was on My Kitchen Rules a few years ago. This is Tom and Sarah-Jane’s first year auditioning for The Block.

Sarah-Jane’s mother, who was a single mum for many years and juggled a number of jobs, is her role model.

ANKUR AND SHARON

Accountant and lawyer/actor from Melbourne, VIC

Regulars on Melbourne’s glamorous social scene, Ankur and Sharon are the first to admit that a construction site is something very foreign to them.

But every step of the way, despite the challenges, they will stick by each other. They are set to provide lots of colour and movement to The Block, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

Proud Australians of Indian heritage, they want to be positive role models for their community on this series.

Meet Ankur and Sharon, accountant and actress / lawyer from Melbourne.

EXPERIENCE

It’s safe to say that out of all our couples, Ankur and Sharon have the least experience when it comes to building a house.

Sharon will use her time living in South Australia on a rural property to fill in for their lack of renovation experience.

“I grew up on a farm and I’m a fix-it girl – that’s how my dad taught me," Sharon said.

Ankur, 41, accountant

A likeable accountant, Ankur admits The Block is something so incredibly foreign to him that this is actually part of its appeal.

Melbourne’s multiple lockdowns also inspired him to have a crack at The Block.

“This is something so out of my comfort zone,” he said. “With accounting it’s something you fall into, and you do it because it’s a safe and stable income. But after the lockdowns I really wanted to grow and do something different and completely random, and what better way to do that than go on The Block?”

 Ankur’s late father, from Adelaide, is his inspiration. “My whole life he was blind, but he was also fiercely independent. He always said, ‘Never be the victim’ – it doesn’t matter what your disability is, you can achieve whatever you want to.”

Sharon, 35 lawyer/actor

Sharon might already be known to many fans of The Block, as she played the role of Dipi Rebecchi for four years on Neighbours.

Fierce and unafraid to express her opinions, she’ll be no shrinking violet among her new neighbours.

Sharon is an advocate for women to freeze their eggs, after having a miscarraige last year.

“I think this is really important to talk about,” she said. “We are happily married, we were trying to have a baby, and it didn’t work out. So as we wanted a bit more time, I froze my eggs.”

TOGETHER

Ankur and Sharon admitted to being very nervous in the lead-up to The Block.

“We are stressing bullets,” Sharon said. “But hard work we are not scared of.”

They are 100 per cent in this experience together, so much so that before The Block 2022 began they signed a “visual contract” via a video to promise that they would look after each other during the experience . . . and not split up.

FAST FACTS ABOUT ANKUR AND SHARON

Ankur and Sharon’s 2018, five-day Adelaide wedding was featured in Vogue. Sharon appeared in an episode of Winners and Losers back in 2014.

They live in the Melbourne suburb of Armadale.

Ankur and Sharon’s dog Bosco has his own Instagram account.

Sharon has nearly 62,000 of her own followers on Instagram.

DYLAN AND JENNY

Builder and apprentice chippy from the Gold Coast, QLD

Dylan and Jenny are engaged and hope to tie the knot in March next year. They met years ago while working in the Canadian ski resort town of Whistler.

They might always be sweet and smiling, but they are on The Block to take it seriously and are not afraid of hard work.

Meet Dylan and Jenny, the dynamic duo from the GC, a builder and apprentice chippy, we cannot wait to watch this lady tradie.

EXPERIENCE

This couple were building their own home in Palm

Beach on the Gold Coast when they got the call to be on The Block.

Dylan is a builder and Jenny works with him as an apprentice tradie – a first for The Block. They recently started their own building company called Smooth Sailing Designs.

They know what to do when it comes to renovating a house.

“We are building our own dream home in Palm Beach, getting married and now doing this. It’s an amazing time,” Jenny said.

Dylan, 28, builder

For Dylan, building houses has always been in the family.

“My dad is a builder and I have grown up watching him,” he explains. “Now that I’m a builder it felt natural to apply for The Block as it’s something I have always wanted to challenge myself with.”

Dylan is a hard worker who plans to throw everything he can into The Block, as he realises it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Jenny, 25, apprentice chippy

A proud female tradie, Jenny wants to show Australia and young girls that the building industry can be a great career for a woman.

“When I tell people I am doing my apprenticeship they always say you don’t build, you don’t do anything. But I do – I do everything,” she says.

Jenny has worked in childcare, as a dental assistant, and she was a ski instructor in Whistler, before deciding to make it in the construction game.

She is looking forward to getting on the tools – the first time The Block has ever featured a female tradie.

TOGETHER

Dylan and Jenny believe they will be a real threat on The Block, as they work and spend most of their time together.

They researched and planned what they wanted to do before heading to the Macedon Ranges.

Their friends and family have always said they would be perfect for The Block – and they agree.

FAST FACTS ABOUT DYLAN AND JENNY

Jenny is a proud triplet with one sister and one brother.

Dylan is a great snowboarder.

Jenny is searching for her perfect wedding dress for her dream wedding.

OMAR AND OSMAN (OZ)

Former NRL player and building maintenance manager, Western Sydney, NSW

Best mates Omar and Oz are proud family men wanting to make a difference for their kids. For their first few weeks on The Block, the practicing Muslims were observing Ramadan while taking on all the challenges aro