The Block has kicked off with high emotion, unexpected confessions and more tears than tiles – and we’re only one episode in.

This year’s season, filmed in Daylesford, Victoria, is already shaping up to be one of the most heartfelt yet, with several cast members breaking down as they opened up about their pasts, personal battles and the pressure of national television.

WA contestant Can, who is competing alongside her partner Hannah, was visibly emotional as she spoke about her journey with her sexuality – revealing this was the first time she’s come out

‘For a lot of my teenage years I felt a lot of shame and insecurity around my sexuality,’ Can said through tears in the show’s premiere episode on Sunday night.

‘I have not professed that I have a girlfriend or that I am gay and I still hide it from certain people and in certain instances. So, to come on national TV is a big thing.’

The Block has kicked off with high emotion, unexpected confessions and more tears than tiles – and we’re only one episode in. WA contestant Can, who is competing alongside her partner Hannah (both pictured), was visibly emotional as she spoke about her journey with her sexuality – revealing this was the first time she’s come out publicly

Fellow contestant Mat, a South Australian hairdresser who is competing with his best mate Robby, also got choked up as he opened up about growing up gay in a strict environment.

‘High school was probably the toughest time of my life because I was a figure skating, gay boy at a private Catholic school with lesbians for parents,’ he revealed.

‘So it wasn’t f**king easy in the late ’90s.’

Tears continued when Han and Can missed out on their dream home after coming fourth in the ChillOut Festival float challenge, which determined house selections.

They were devastated to be stuck with a flat-roofed house they didn’t want.

Han was so emotional she had a long cry in the bath while Can tried to cheer herself up by Googling design inspiration.

‘I hate it. It’s like letting go of my child,’ Han moaned.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia last week, Can and Han revealed that their reason for doing the show goes far deeper than just ticking off a bucket list.

‘I have not professed that I have a girlfriend or that I am gay and I still hide it from certain people and in certain instances. So, to come on national TV is a big thing,’ she said

Tears continued when Han and Can missed out on their dream home after coming fourth in the ChillOut Festival float challenge, which determined house selections

‘We wanted to show people what two girls in love can do,’ Hannah said.

‘We wanted to be out and proud on national television – and represent women in construction, in design, in leadership.’

Can said the couple is proud to break ground not just with their renovation, but their presence.

‘This is 2025,’ she said.

‘It’s amazing that we’re finally seeing same-sex female couples on shows like this.

‘We want other girls and young women watching to feel like they can do anything.’

The Block continues Monday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine.