After four failed applications to compete on The Block, married couple Kyle and Leslie have finally been given their chance in 2023.
Persistence paid off when Kyle and Leslie applied for The Block five times and finally made the cut. Luca even said, “One last chance,” and it turned out to be the ticket.
“We’ve applied a few times and waited a long time, so we can’t wait to get started,” Leslie said.
“It’s the ultimate challenge,” she added. “Obviously there is the opportunity of financial reward at the end, but there are the rewards of everything you go through before that.”
This pair met at a nightclub 12 years ago and tied the knot in 2014. They have two kids: Luca, who’s 11, and Archer, 7. At the age of two and a half, Archer was diagnosed with Autism.
Kyle and Leslie have a bit of experience when it comes to home renovation. “We built our house through a building company,” Kyle said. “They left it with the bare bones and we did the rest.”
Kyle, 36 is a firefighter and calls it his dream job. With an affinity for sports, he lists one of his hobbies as winding down after a long day by watching footy at home with his family.
Leslie, 34 is an educational assistant. She moved with her family moved from Zimbabwe to Australia when she was a teenager.
Her vibrant, funny, and engaging personality shines through, and she’s currently pursuing a teaching career. Excited to make new friends and delve into the renovation experience, Leslie exclaims, “After multiple applications and a long wait, we can’t wait to get started!”
Together, Kyle and Leslie lead a phenomenal life and cherish unique experiences like their trip to California in 2018. “We love embarking on adventures together,” Leslie expressed.
Leslie believes that communication is the key to a good relationship and says any disagreements they have are short-lived. “I feel like we can give each other some pretty solid constructive criticism without ruffling up each other’s feathers,” she said.
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Watch The Block 2023 at 7:30pm Sunday-Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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