Ricky Recard, 34, quickly became a fan favourite on the 2024 season of The Block, but it seems viewers’ weren’t the only hearts he captured.
During his time on the hit reality TV series, the lovable larrikin confirmed his relationship status with one of The Block’s makeup artists!
Phillip Island-based makeup artist Erin Lee ‘hard-launched’ the couple’s romance via her Instagram page, sharing a photo of the pair smiling on the beach at sunset.
She accompanied the loved up selfie with the caption, “Sometimes the path we never planned leads us to Brighter things and the Happiness we always needed. Trust the journey 😊✨.”
Speaking to The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick, Ricky confirmed the couple are in love and “very happy.”
Shortly after auction night, Ricky shared a heartfelt tribute to Instagram reflecting on “true love.”
“They say everything happens for a reason, and meeting you, Erin, has made me believe that more than ever,” he began. “From the moment our paths crossed on The Block, my life changed in ways I never imagined. You’ve become my rock, my number one, and my new reason to strive every day to be the best version of myself.
“True love was something I thought I understood, but with you, it’s on a whole new level. You’ve shown me a love so pure, so real, that life has never felt this full before.“
He continued to call himself the “luckiest man” to have found Erin.
While his romance with Erin seems picture perfect, Ricky’s ex-girlfriend has previously spoken out to claim she was blindside by their breakup.
“I spent three months looking after his dogs and his house while also helping his employee with the business. I was absolutely blindsided,” Ricky’s ex Lauren told Daily Mail Australia.
She added that the pair were set to go on a trip to Mexico after the 34-year-old returned from filming The Block, but he called things off between them two weeks before they were supposed to fly out. It wasn’t until she went on the trip herself that she found out he was dating Erin, a married mother-of-two.
“I found out while I was in Mexico that he apparently began a relationship with Erin during the time I was away,” Lauren shared.
Erin’s estranged husband debunked the rumours that she was still married, telling Daily Mail Australia, “We are separated now and I’ve dealt with it. They got together after we split when he got back from Mexico in July and we were done then.”
Ricky was the heartthrob of The Block 2024 season, with fans of the show loving his laid-back, carefree, and kind nature.
Speaking on the newfound interest in himself, the plumber told Yahoo Lifestyle that while he’s grateful for the support, he doesn’t view himself as notable enough for “celebrity crush” status.
“I don’t know if I consider myself a celebrity, seriously,” he laughs. “I think as a celebrity, you’ve got to have a fair resume, right? Like Shelley [Craft], she’s got the list – Saturday Disney for years, Funniest Home Videos, The Block.
“She’s an Australian icon and I’m just an absolute nobody. But if people want to have a crush on me, that’s cool. I appreciate the love.”
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