Block couple Han and Can break silence during auction day disaster – realestate.com.au

Not a single bid on auction day, harsh criticism from the judge and a barrage of online abuse. Han and Can have won plenty, but remain philosophical about their time on The Block.

“Hopefully we have shown Australians everywhere that no matter who you are, who you love or what you stand for, you can do extraordinary things and know you deserve a place on national television and in the hearts of Australia,” Can said.

“We’ve met so many incredible people around the world who reflect that sentiment. So we’re proud and happy, and we’re going to use this platform and launch ourselves.”

With no bidders registered for their auction, a panicked Han and Can contacted the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Rebel Wilson and G Flip for help generating interest in their property.

Responding to their cry for help, G Flip gave the couple a shoutout on their social media, calling Han and Can “queer queens” and praising their “absolute stunner” home.

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Unfortunately, even that celebrity endorsement didn’t help the Western Australian lovebirds get their house over the line.

Undeterred, the pair are still hoping their property, dubbed ‘Flow Estate’, will be snapped up by someone who appreciates its quirky charms.

“It’s obviously still a bit of a tough market in Melbourne and Victoria at the moment, so we’re feeling the effects of that,” Can shrugged.

“It’s just starting to pick up. Hopefully the participants will have a much better result next year in Mount Eliza.”

At the urging of judge Marty Fox, Can hopes to make the transition from marketing to real estate. While Han jokes that she would like to give Foreman Dan a run for his money and work with him on the 2026 show.

“I think we need more women represented on The Block – women in business,” Han said.

“That was one of our main reasons for going to The Block to show young girls that you can do anything and work harder than the boys.”

Han and Can have been through a lot, but remain philosophical about their time on The Block. Image: Channel 9

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Although they want to be good role models, Han and Can admit that they were tested by the grueling hours and constant intrusion of the cameras and that they did not always show their best sides.

“It was super hard to be in the public eye, especially when you’re doing something as stressful as The Block,” Can said.

“We’ve seen a lot of hate and bullshit online. But I think as hard as it’s been, it’s made us much stronger individuals and more resilient.”

Han and Can’s style and approach to their build also divided viewers.

In particular, their polarizing Japanese Zen garden – which Fox feared would pose a safety hazard to small children because of all the rocks and hard edges – and a bedroom painted a bright shade of blue received harsh feedback from the judges.

As the couple toned down the blue paint before the auction, a defiant Can wore a striking teal suit in tribute to the much-maligned color on auction day.

Can downplays some of the drama that unfolded on the scene (including the firing of their builder, accusations of copying Sonny and Alicia, and a lot of tearful arguments): “Look, you only see one percent of what happens on The Block on any given day.

“So much has happened, and it’s TV. People need to feel something. You need someone to love, someone to hate, someone to laugh at, someone to cry with. Sometimes we fell more on one side of that spectrum than the other, but we did have a bit of a character arc. We came back!”

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