Thank you, gay gods! Real Housewives of Melbourne ‘to return’ with icon Gina Liano

Gays, our prayers have been answers, as The Real Housewives of Melbourne is reportedly making a comeback – and the icon that is Gina Liano is set to return.

RHOMelbourne debuted in 2014 and, like its American and now UK versions, followed the lives of a group of fabulously wealthy women in the Australian city of Melbourne. It ran for four seasons between then and 2017, before returning for a fifth in 2021.

Now, after a far-too-long break, production is reportedly set to get started on a sixth season, which is reported to be more of a reboot.

According to Pedestrian, ITV Australia has won the rights to produce the reality show’s revival. They already produce hugely popular shows like Love Island Australia, and the Aussie version of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

It’s reported that the focus of the rebooted show would be humour, as a source told the publication: “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’s return

Lawyer 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.”

While there is no official word just yet, it’s thought the rebooted series will air next year. Until then, all five seasons of The Real Housewives of Melbourne are available to stream on Hayu.

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