Ricky Recard and Haydn Wise are possibly the most out-there duo joining The Block 2024. These lovable larrikins from Victoria are set to bring a lot of energy and fun to the upcoming season.
Ricky has previously renovated his Melbourne apartment (and blew the budget by $70,000), however, apart from this one project, the two don’t have much renovation experience between them.
Nonetheless, they are ready to “take each battle as they come” and though they are anticipating a clash when it comes to the styling part of their rooms, they could not be more excited for this experience!
“We bring out the best in people,” Ricky said. “We are all about making sure people enjoy their time and moments, because that is what life is about.”
WHO ARE RICKY AND HAYDN?
Ricky is a 34-year-old plumber from Melbourne, Victoria. He has always dreamed of being on The Block and quite frankly has the skills to do well!
Ricky owns his own electrician company and knows how to work with and manage a team. He is hard-working and not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to get the job done. Though his life outside of work consists of 4am wake-ups, often hitting the gym or going stand-up paddle boarding, Ricky could not be more excited for The Block.
“The Block is a big deal, and a bigger deal being the 20th season,” he said. “To be part of that is amazing and humbling. I plan to enjoy every minute of it.”
As for Haydn, he is a 37-year-old IT Manager, also from Melbourne, Victoria. Haydn and his wife Chelsea have been trying for a baby for nearly a decade and have tried IVF for years with unfortunately no success.
However, last year, the happy couple experienced a miracle and were able to conceive naturally – however, when he found out he and Ricky were on The Block, he had to make a big decision…
In an effort to set his family up for the future, Haydn decided to take on the opportunity, with the support of his wife. “It was touch and go as I will be missing out on those crucial moments,” he said. “But the decision has been made and my lovely wife Chelsea has supported me through it.”
WHAT TEAM ARE RICKY AND HAYDN ON?
Ricky and Haydn are on the Yellow Team.
HOW LONG HAVE RICKY AND HAYDN BEEN FRIENDS?
Ricky and Haydn have been best mates for 20 years, first meeting when they were just teenagers. The two became really close in 2009 after Haydn’s father passed away and Ricky tragically lost one of his best mates.
Their bond is expected to bring some sweet moments on air and may also pose as an asset to the pair. “We know how to help each other through thick and thin, the good times and the bad,” Haydn said.
