The affable Ricky Recard has been a fan favorite of The Block, attracting many viewers due to his laidback attitude and sense of humor.
However, his former partner has accused him of dumping her and starting a romantic relationship with a makeup artist on the show.
Ricky, who is a plumber from Melbourne, became a fan favorite after he revealed his background in an episode of the show.
He said that he grew up in a dysfunctional household and didn’t have a family for 16 years.
He was thankful for the love he received and noted that his best friend Haydn helped him get through his difficult times.
His wholesome image has been somewhat tarnished by his ex-fiancee Lauren Smith, who claimed that he dumped her after she spent several months watching him on The Block.
According to her, she spent time looking after his house and dogs while assisting his employee.
Lauren told the Daily Mail Australia that she was left stunned by his sudden decision to leave her.
Lauren claimed that they were supposed to celebrate Ricky’s 30th birthday on a trip to an overseas destination.
However, after he returned from The Block, he started a romantic relationship with Erin Lee, a married makeup artist on the reality show.
Lauren claimed that she learned about the relationship between Ricky and Erin while she was in Mexico.
However, the estranged husband of Erin’s former partner stated that the two were still together after their separation.