TL;DR
- The Real Housewives of Melbourne is returning with Gina Liano.
- Focus will be on humor rather than conflict.
- Casting for new faces is underway.
- The reboot aims to recapture the show’s original magic.
- All previous seasons are available to stream.
Gays, our prayers have been answered! The fabulous and fierce Real Housewives of Melbourne is reportedly making a comeback, and guess who’s back on the scene? The one and only Gina Liano, the lawyer who stole our hearts and brought the drama like no other! After a hiatus that felt like an eternity, production is revving up for a sixth season that promises to be more of a reboot than a continuation. Can we get a hallelujah?
First gracing our screens in 2014, RHOMelbourne has been a glittering gem in the reality TV crown, showcasing the lives of fabulously wealthy women in the vibrant city of Melbourne. After four seasons of outrageous antics and fierce feuds, the show took a break until its fifth season in 2021. Now, it’s time for a revival, and we couldn’t be more excited!
According to the buzz from Pedestrian, ITV Australia has snagged the rights to produce this much-anticipated revival. They’re already known for hit shows like Love Island Australia and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, so we can expect nothing less than fabulousness. The insiders are saying that the reboot will focus on humor, because let’s be real, the show lost some of its sparkle when it became too focused on conflict. “The feeling internally was that the show lost some of its magic when it became too focused on conflict over comedy,” a source revealed. And we totally agree!
What made RHOMelbourne iconic was its ability to blend outrageous moments with genuine laughter, and it seems the producers are ready to bring that back. “ITV really understood that Melbourne works best when the women are naturally funny, outrageous, and a little ridiculous,” the source added. Can we get a round of applause for that insight?
As for Gina Liano, she quickly became a fan-favorite during her time on the show, and it’s no surprise she’s the only original cast member confirmed to return so far. While casting crews are on the hunt for new faces to join her, there’s still a glimmer of hope that other iconic ladies like psychic Jackie Gillies, Gamble Breaux, or Janet Roach might make a cameo, thanks to their hilarious moments that fans still adore.
“The women who can genuinely make people laugh suddenly became much more valuable again,” the source noted, and we couldn’t agree more. Humor is the spice of life, darling!
While we’re all waiting with bated breath for the official announcement, it’s rumored that the rebooted series will hit our screens next year. Until then, you can binge-watch all five seasons of The Real Housewives of Melbourne on Hayu. Get your popcorn ready, because this is going to be a wild ride!