- Emma and Ben
- Han and Can
- Britt and Taz
- Sonny and Alicia
- Robby and Mat
- The Block
Robby and Mat House Five
Best mates from Adelaide, SA
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The Block
Robby and Mat are two best mates that met 15 years ago in Adelaide when Mat cut Robby’s hair and they have been pretty much best friends ever since. From the moment they walk into a room, you can’t help but notice Robby and Mat. It was Robby’s idea to apply for The Block while Mat was in Bali celebrating his 40th birthday. “I was sitting at home and my partner Alyssa said myself and Mat would be great on The Block and here we are,” Rob said. Matt added: “If someone had told me with a crystal ball the likelihood of going on The Block or my house burning down, I would have said our house burning down.”
Experience
When it comes to renovating, of the five couples on The Block this year the boys probably have the least experience. In fact, Mat has never even watched an episode of The Block, much to Scott Cam’s bemusement. But that won’t deter them. They have built businesses including hairdressing salons, so they know how to be project managers, and as we know, that is an invaluable skill on The Block.
Robby, 37, barber and business owner
Robby is a very successful business owner and barber, with four salons under the Attaboy name in Adelaide. He also owns a cafe there. Growing up, Robby was a handy soccer player, playing for years in the National Premier League. He has a partner Alyssa and son Brooks, who will be nearly one when The Block goes to air.
“When I left to go on The Block, leaving him was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,” Robby said.
Mat, 41, hairdresser and stylist, business owner
Growing up in Adelaide, Mat was one of Australia’s best figure skaters, which taught him determination and to take nothing for granted. He is a hard worker with a thick skin and knows what he wants. Mat is known around the world for being a top hair stylist. He has a salon called MJ Hair and 32,300 followers on Instagram.
Together
Robby thinks many Aussies are going to relate to them. “I think a lot of people will connect with us really well,” he says. “We are just two best mates, a hairdresser and a barber, gay and straight.” Mat will be out shopping and styling on The Block while Robby manages the tradies. One thing’s for sure: everyone will notice them when they walk in and it will be game on from day one.
