The Block 2024‘s Ricky Recard and his new girlfriend Erin Lee have debuted their relationship after his ex-bae made explosive claims about his new romance.
On September 1, Ricky’s ex, Lauren Smith, told Daily Mail Australia she was “blindsided” when she learned the plumber had entered a relationship with Erin, a makeup artist on The Block, whilst she housesat for him and looked after his dog.
During an appearance on The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick on September 3, Ricky confirmed his romance with Erin without denying the cheating allegations.


In October, the duo made their first public appearance as a couple at the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show, so it looks like they’re the real deal!
The couple were pictured dancing up a storm on a boat, and it’s giving Below Deck in real life! The lovebirds were also joined by Ricky’s The Block teammate, Haydn Wise.




Also on the guest list were FBOY Island Australia‘s Sophie Blackley and Nathan Giastis.


And it looks like it was a party to remember!
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