The Block family has grown once again as 2019 contestants Jesse Raeburn and Mel Manson joyfully announce the arrival of their second child. The couple, who captured hearts during the Oslo season of the popular renovation show, took to Instagram to share their exciting news with fans and fellow Blockheads alike.
On August 26, Jesse and Mel welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their growing family. The proud parents revealed their daughter’s charming name: Eden Raeburn. In their heartwarming announcement, the couple expressed their delight, saying, “She is everything and has fit perfectly into our little family.” The post was accompanied by a series of adorable photos showcasing the newborn, including some touching moments with her big sister, two-year-old Khloe.
The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and support from friends, followers, and fellow contestants from The Block. El’ise and Matt, castmates from their season, couldn’t contain their excitement, commenting, “Welcome earth side beautiful Eden💖 We can’t wait to meet you and smother you in love our darling girl 💖”. The Block 2014 couple Michael and Carlene also chimed in with their congratulations, praising the couple’s choice of name.
This joyous news comes just a few months after Jesse and Mel announced Mel’s pregnancy in April. At that time, they shared a heartwarming photo of Khloe tenderly cradling her mother’s growing baby bump, hinting at the excitement to come for their expanding family.
The arrival of Eden marks another milestone in Jesse and Mel’s journey since their time on The Block. The couple welcomed their first child, Khloe, in May 2022, expressing their overwhelming love and joy at becoming parents for the first time.
Jesse Raeburn’s connection to The Block runs deep, spanning four seasons of the show. He first appeared as Courtney and Hans’ auctioneer in 2018 before competing alongside Mel in 2019. He later returned as Sarah and George’s real estate agent in 2020 and made a brief appearance during an All Star challenge, which Mel also participated in. In 2021, Jesse served as both real estate agent and auctioneer for Tanya and Vito.
During their own season on The Block, Jesse and Mel achieved remarkable success. Their renovated Oslo home sold for an impressive $3,378,000, earning them a profit of $388,000. This financial windfall set the stage for their future plans, which they eagerly shared with 9Entertainment immediately after the auction. The couple expressed their desire to buy a house together and start a family, with Mel playfully nudging Jesse about their future intentions.
Now, with the arrival of Eden, Jesse and Mel have truly realized the dreams they spoke of following their Block success. Their growing family is a testament to the life-changing impact the show can have on its contestants, both professionally and personally.
As the Block community continues to celebrate this latest addition, fans and fellow renovators alike look forward to following Jesse and Mel’s journey as they navigate parenthood with two young children, undoubtedly applying the same determination and teamwork that made them standout contestants on The Block.
