The Block’s Emma and Ben have missed out on winning yet another challenge this week, but fans think it could be a good sign for the couple.

The Block fans have been left heartbroken for Emma and Ben, who never seem to be able to win a challenge. Photo: Nine

The Block fans have been left heartbroken for one couple on the show who always seem to come second in challenges and can’t seem to nab their first win. Emma and Ben, who recently announced they’re expecting their first child, were hoping to win a challenge on Wednesday night with their Hepburn Spa room design, but unfortunately, they came in second place once again, this time behind Sonny and Alicia.

The pair came second in weeks two, three and four with their kids’ rooms, main ensuite, main bedroom and WIR. But they have also been pipped at the post in things like the clay shooting challenge, the pickleball challenge, the style lounge challenge, and now the spa.

After being beaten in the spa challenge, Emma joked, “Maybe we just reapply for The Block next year? Just start from scratch.”

The pair put on a brave face when they were announced as the runner-up in the spa challenge. Photo: Nine

The couple is known as the happiest pair on the show, but the constant near misses have left them feeling devastated and visibly upset.

“At the end of it all, it’s a competition, and someone comes out on top, and it hasn’t been us yet, but we’ll keep trying,” Ben said as he and Emma shared a tearful hug.

The Block fans devastated for Emma and Ben

The Block viewers felt the heartbreak, with one person writing on Facebook, “Poor Emma [and] Ben, they are devastated, poor buggers, usually such a happy couple. Love their style. Keep on going, your turn’s coming.”

“That was hard to watch,” another said. “They are such troopers, but it would certainly get to you. They have been so consistently delivering lovely rooms nearly every week. I hope they get a win soon.”

“Yep, I nearly cried for them,” a third said. “So unfair, second all the time.”

The pair had an emotional hug while speaking about the fact they are always the runner-up. Photo: Nine

“I feel so sad for them!” someone else added. “Their rooms are lovely every week – just not got that bit of edge they really need! I so hope they get the win this week!”

“Ooft she looked broken tonight,” another wrote. “I loved that he was so worried for her.”

Viewers point out hint that Emma and Ben will win the competition

However, others thought it was a good sign for House 1, with one viewer writing, “2nd all the time to me means they have the best house overall, which means they should clean up at auction.”

“Don’t worry House 1, I believe you are the public winners,” another agreed.

“It would be hard for them to see it now, but they’re in line for a really good result at auction for one very obvious reason. CONSISTENCY!” a third said.