The Block’s Daniel and Jade discuss the heartbreaking reason why they applied for the show

by

‘If anyone needs a win in life, it’s them’: The Block’s Daniel and Jade break down into tears as they discuss the heartbreaking reasons why they applied for the home renovation show

By Jabeen Waheed For Daily Mail Australia

Published: | Updated:

The Block’s Daniel and Jade revealed the heartbreaking reasons why they applied for the competitive home renovation series.

On Monday night’s episode, the couple expressed hope to use the show’s prize money to cover their close to one million dollar debt, incurred after bushfires ravaged their South Australia farm.

They also revealed they were hoping the show would be able to provide them with financial support to look after their six-year-old daughter Isla, who has a rare chromosome disorder.

Scroll down for video  

In tears: The Block’s Daniel and Jade revealed the heartbreaking reasons why they applied for the competitive home renovation series

Speaking of Daniel and Jade – who came in second place during the ‘beach box’ challenge – host Scott Cam explained: ‘If anyone needs a win in life, it’s Daniel and Jade.

‘Like many of our nation’s farmers, they have been battling droughts since 2016 – and just last Christmas, they were dealt another devastating blow.’

Daniel then revealed: ‘Just before Christmas in 2019, I got a phone call saying that my farm was on fire. Twenty minutes later, my neighbour called me and said, “Daniel, it’s all gone!”‘

The farmer stated that he now has to pay an eye-watering $4,000 monthly bill to have his cows fed on someone else’s property.

Devastation: On Monday night's episode, the couple expressed hope to use the show's prize money to cover their close to one million dollar debt, incurred after bushfires ravaged their South Australia farm

Devastation: On Monday night’s episode, the couple expressed hope to use the show’s prize money to cover their close to one million dollar debt, incurred after bushfires ravaged their South Australia farm

Tough times: The farmer stated that he now has to pay an eye-watering $4,000 monthly bill to have his cows fed on someone else's property

Tough times: The farmer stated that he now has to pay an eye-watering $4,000 monthly bill to have his cows fed on someone else’s property

When quizzed further on what getting some extra cash would mean to them, Jade explained: ‘The reason we applied [to The Block] was because of our daughter, Isla. We’re very lucky because she’s alive.’

Welling up with tears, Jade continued: ‘Isla was born premature, and she was in the hospital for five and a half weeks, and then we brought her home.

‘One morning, I went into her room and saw that she was not the right colour. She was blue and frothing at the mouth. I let out a scream.’

Family: They also revealed they were hoping the show would be able to provide them with financial support to look after their six-year-old daughter Isla, who has a rare chromosome disorder

Family: They also revealed they were hoping the show would be able to provide them with financial support to look after their six-year-old daughter Isla, who has a rare chromosome disorder

Welling up with tears, Jade continued: 'Isla [[pictured] was born premature, and she was in the hospital for five and a half weeks, and then we brought her home'

Welling up with tears, Jade continued: ‘Isla [[pictured] was born premature, and she was in the hospital for five and a half weeks, and then we brought her home’

Daniel heartbreakingly added: ‘It’s a scream you never want to hear.’

Jade said: ‘She has a chromosome disorder. She’s one of eight in the world to have this disorder. Isla goes to speech classes, occupational therapy, and physio weekly.

‘We applied because just a little bit of financial support can help Daniel be around just a little bit more often. We can be a family and help each other, and Isla can get any extra help she needs.’

Daniel and Jade are up against Jimmy and Tam, Luke and Jasmine, Sarah and George and Harry and Tash.

Jade continued: 'One morning, I went into her room and saw that she was not the right colour. She was blue and frothing at the mouth. I let out a scream'

Jade continued: ‘One morning, I went into her room and saw that she was not the right colour. She was blue and frothing at the mouth. I let out a scream’

Jade added: 'She has a chromosome disorder. She's one of eight in the world to have this disorder. Isla goes to speech classes, occupational therapy, and physio weekly'

Jade added: ‘She has a chromosome disorder. She’s one of eight in the world to have this disorder. Isla goes to speech classes, occupational therapy, and physio weekly’

Monday night’s episode saw the pairs choosing the homes they would be renovating in order of their ranking of the ‘beach box’ challenge.

They were then given the task of designing the guest bedroom for their new digs with a $19,000 budget.

The Block continues on Tuesday night on Channel Nine at 7.30 pm.

Don't miss: The Block continues on Tuesday night on Channel Nine at 7.30 pm

Don’t miss: The Block continues on Tuesday night on Channel Nine at 7.30 pm