The Real Housewives of Melbourne originally premiered in 2014, ran for four seasons until 2017, and returned for a fifth season in 2021. Production is now reportedly preparing a sixth season as a reboot after a long break. ITV Australia has reportedly won the rights to produce the revival, building on its success with Love Island Australia and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The reboot is expected to emphasize humour, with a belief that the show lost some magic when conflict became too dominant over comedy. Gina Liano is reportedly the only original cast member expected to return so far, while casting crews are looking for new faces. Other former cast members may still be invited back due to memorable comedic moments.
"The feeling internally was that the show lost some of its magic when it became too focused on conflict over comedy. ITV really understood that Melbourne works best when the women are naturally funny, outrageous and a little ridiculous. That humour is what made the franchise iconic in the first place."
"Gina Liano quickly became a fan-favourite and standout star of The Real Housewives of Melbourne. She appeared on the first four seasons, but did not return for the 2021 run. However, with casting underway, Pedestrian has reported that Liano is so far the only OG expected to be back."
"Rather than bringing back the other ladies - including psychic Jackie Gillies, Traitors star Gamble Breaux or Janet Roach, casting crews are reportedly looking for new faces to join Liano. Though with the reported focus on humour, it's suggested Gillies, Breaux and Roach could be invited back, thanks to their hilarious iconic moments from the show over the years."
"The source added: "The women who can genuinely make people laugh suddenly became much more valuable again.""
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