In a heartwarming twist that has Block fans reaching for the tissues and flooding social media with congratulations, fan-favorite contestants Emma and Ben from The Block 2025 have welcomed their first child into the world – a beautiful baby boy named Bailey Colter Cox. The couple, who announced their pregnancy mid-season in a tearful on-screen bombshell, shared the joyous news exclusively with Woman’s Day, revealing they are “overjoyed” by Bailey’s arrival on September 25, 2025 – nearly five weeks ahead of his due date of October 28. Born weighing a petite 2.78 kilos after a swift six-hour labor, little Bailey is currently under hospital monitoring due to his prematurity, but Emma and Ben assure fans he’s thriving and expected home soon. As the Melbourne high school sweethearts juggle new parenthood with the high-stakes final weeks of the renovation competition in Daylesford, this milestone marks a full-circle moment of love, resilience, and family amid the chaos of building dreams – both literal and figurative. With Bailey set to make a cameo at the upcoming auction in his tiny Hard Yakka gear, the Block family couldn’t be more excited. Get ready for a story that’s equal parts inspiring and adorable – because in the world of reality TV renos, nothing says “win” quite like expanding your own family!

Emma and Ben’s journey to parenthood has been anything but ordinary, intertwined with the adrenaline-fueled world of The Block from the very start. The couple discovered Emma’s pregnancy on the exact day they received the life-changing call from host Scott Cam confirming their spot on Season 21 – a serendipitous twist that tested their resolve but ultimately fueled their determination. “It was a bit wild,” Emma, 33, recalled in interviews, explaining how a positive pregnancy test collided with the thrill of being selected after seven years of applications. Rather than backing out, the pair decided to embrace both adventures, keeping the secret from cast, crew, and even some family members for the first 12 weeks of filming. Emma, a pole dance instructor and activewear entrepreneur, powered through a “perfect” pregnancy that allowed her to stay on-site, contributing her creative flair to renovations while her bump grew. Ben, 32, an engineer aspiring to become a firefighter, balanced the physical demands of the build with quiet excitement about fatherhood, often joking about their “Block baby” becoming part of the legacy.

The pregnancy reveal itself was a mid-episode bombshell in August 2025, aired during Episode 20, where Emma tearfully announced to cameras, “We’ve got some pretty big news – we’re having a baby!” while Ben revealed they were expecting a boy. The moment captured global attention, with host Scott Cam hugging them and quipping, “I’m going to be a granddad again!” before playfully suggesting the name “Scotty.” The Blockheads rallied around them, from forewoman Shelley Craft’s exclamations of “a Block baby!” to fellow contestants sharing in the joy during family week. Even off-site, the news sparked lighthearted drama when Emma and Ben appeared on Channel Nine’s Today show, where co-host Karl Stefanovic jokingly proposed “Karlos,” leading Ben to tease a “feud” with Scotty over naming rights. This wholesome banter underscored the supportive community surrounding the couple, turning their personal milestone into a feel-good storyline for viewers.

High school sweethearts who met in Year 7 at a Melbourne school, Emma and Ben’s love story is the stuff of rom-coms – friends first, evolving into romance post-graduation in 2011. They tied the knot three years ago after 14 years together, leaving their fur-baby Archie behind to chase their Block dream. With Ben’s aunt as their renovation inspiration, the duo bought their first home at 24, flipping multiple properties and even building one from scratch – skills that made them standouts on the show. Emma’s background in woodwork teaching and pole dancing brought creativity and energy, while Ben’s engineering precision handled the technical side. Their calm, organized approach – applying seven times before selection – positioned them as “ones to watch,” often nabbing second-place scores for bold designs like a maroon-hued main bedroom and Western-themed ensuite. Despite challenges like a disappointing living room reveal and tradie issues, their mid-century Daylesford vibe with moody palettes and textured finishes impressed judges.

Balancing the Block’s intensity with impending parenthood was no small feat. Emma described her pregnancy as “smooth sailing,” crediting it for enabling her full participation, though she admitted to contingency plans with their midwife. Ben confessed to distractions during a joint baby shower with former Blockheads Steph and Gian – whose babies are due a week apart – feeling overwhelmed by backyard and cellar pressures. Yet, milestones like their first ultrasound – where they spotted a tiny hand – brought emotional highs, shared tearfully on air. The couple’s families, with Emma’s parents becoming first-time grandparents as “Nan and Pa,” added layers of excitement, though Block neighbors learned first post-birth. Emma praised midwife Maree as a “real-life angel,” highlighting the support that carried them through.

Bailey’s name – Bailey Colter Cox – carries personal significance, with “Colter” honoring family ties and Cox as Ben’s surname. Though Scotty and Karl vied playfully, the couple settled on this sweet choice, revealing it alongside hospital photos of Emma cradling her bundle of joy. “Welcome to the world, Bailey Colter Cox, born 25/09/2025,” the official Block page announced, sparking an outpouring from judges like Shaynna Blaze (“You are absolutely glowing”) and alumni Sarah and George Bragias. Fans echoed the sentiment: “Bailey is absolutely gorgeous,” one wrote, while others celebrated the “Block baby” milestone.

The Block’s history of personal stories amplifies Emma and Ben’s tale. As the first pregnant contestant in the show’s run, their experience breaks new ground, echoing announcements from past couples like Jesse and Paige or Courtney and Grant. Season 21’s ground-up builds in Daylesford add pressure, but Bailey’s “convenient” timing – arriving during a quieter pre-auction phase – allows focus on healing and home. With auctions looming, Ben quipped about winning big: “If we win The Block, we’ll have two more babies,” blending humor with ambition. Their story inspires, showing how life milestones can coexist with career highs, much like the show’s ethos of transformation.

As Emma and Ben navigate sleep-deprived nights and renovation finals, Bailey’s arrival symbolizes hope. Emma feels “blessed,” Ben “overjoyed,” and fans captivated by this real-life happily ever after. In a world of scripted drama, their authentic joy shines brightest – proving that the greatest builds are the ones that create families. Tune in for the auction; Bailey might just steal the show!