The Real Housewives of Melbourne season 2
| Company type | Television program season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | February 22, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Kylie Washington, Lisa Potasz (executive producers) |
| Parent | Matchbox Pictures |
| Website | www |
The second season of the Australian reality television program The Real Housewives of Melbourne was broadcast on Arena from 22 February until 17 May 2015. Primarily filmed in Melbourne, Victoria, this series included Jackie Gillies, Chyka Keebaugh, Gina Liano, Janet Roach, Lydia Schiavello, Pettifleur Berenger, and Gamble Breaux throughout its thirteen episodes. The executive producers were Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz.
Production and crew
Commissioned on 8 May 2014 prior to the conclusion of the first season, filming for season two commenced by August 2014. The complete cast lineup and premiere date were revealed on 7 December 2014. A promotional trailer showcasing both returning and new cast members debuted on 2 February 2015, featuring an exclusive cover of These Boots Are Made for Walkin' performed by Australian singer Marcia Hines.
The season kicked off with the episode "Fresh Start, New Faces" on 22 February 2015. The eleventh episode titled "Wonderland" marked the finale on 3 May 2015, which was succeeded by a two-part reunion broadcast on 10 and 17 May 2015.
Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz held the roles of executive producers, while Euan Jones, Virginia Hodgson, and Philippa Rubira worked as producers. Production was handled by Matchbox Pictures, with distribution managed by NBCUniversal International Television Production.
Cast and synopsis
Out of the six housewives from season one, five returned for the second season. Before the initial season ended, Andrea Moss expressed uncertainty about continuing due to her surprise at the show's growing attention. Brian Walsh, Foxtel's executive director of television, later confirmed that Moss chose to depart and extended his best wishes.
Following Moss’s exit, two new full-time cast members joined The Real Housewives of Melbourne: Pettifleur Berenger and Gamble Breaux.
Gamble Breaux is a former art consultant turned painter known for her quirky and engaging personality. Originally from Sydney, she currently resides in Melbourne with her husband Dr. Richard Wolfe, an esteemed eye surgeon, along with her stepson. Breaux’s background includes work at the Billich Gallery; she now dedicates her time to painting, handbag design, and managing her lifestyle brand.
Pettifleur Berenger is a Sri Lankan-born property developer who is also working on authoring Switch the Bitch. Characterized as ambitious and glamorous, she relocated to Australia during her teenage years and operates a property management firm based in Melbourne. Berenger has three sons and maintains a long-term relationship with Frank, whom she considers both partner and travel companion.
The season also introduced recurring cast member Manuela Pless-Bennett as the first "friend of the housewives" on the series. A native Melbournian with over ten years of international modeling experience, Pless-Bennett studied journalism at UCLA and completed an internship at Paramount Pictures. Her career includes work in radio and television before returning to Australia to host a prime-time show. She is also an accomplished property investor who has purchased, renovated, and constructed multiple homes across Australia.
Reception
U.S. ratings
The second season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne premiered on Bravo in the United States on 5 March 2015. Unlike its first season's midday Sunday timeslot, it was elevated to a prime-time slot. The U.S. debut aired just two weeks after the Australian premiere and attracted an audience of 534,000 viewers—an increase compared to approximately 414,000 viewers tuning in for season one's premiere.
| No. | Episode | Air date | Time slot (EST) | Rating/Share (18–49) | Total viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Start, New Faces | 5 March 2015 | Sunday 09:00 p.m. | 0.20 | 534,000 |
| 2 | Murder Mystery Party | 12 March 2015 | 0.20 | 458,000 | |
| 3 | Fashion Flare Up | 19 March 2015 | 0.16 | 411,000 | |
| 4 | Anyone for Golf? | 26 March 2015 | 0.17 | 399,000 | |
| 5 | Chef's Dinner | 2 April 2015 | Sunday 10:00 p.m. | 0.10 | 312,000 |
| 6 | Look Out Sydney | 9 April 2015 | Sunday 09:00 p.m. | 0.16 | 433,000 |
| 7 | Manila Bound | 16 April 2015 | 0.17 | 423,000 | |
| 8 | Philippines Part 2 | 23 April 2015 | 0.15 | 315,000 | |
| 9 | Gina's New Shoes | 30 April 2015 | 0.13 | 373,000 | |
| 10 | A Day at the Races | 7 May 2015 | 0.12 | 345,000 | |
| 11 | Wonderland | 14 May 2015 | 0.18 | 414,000 | |
| 12 | Reunion – Part 1 | 21 May 2015 | 0.18 | 445,000 | |
| 13 | Reunion – Part 2 | 28 May 2015 | 0.10 | 346,000 |
Awards
During the year 2015, season two of The Real Housewives of Melbourne was nominated for Best Reality Television Series at the fifth Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards; however, it was bested by MasterChef Australia.
Taglines
- Chyka: "Style is an attitude, not something you can buy."
- Gamble: "Gamble on me and you’re sure to win."
- Gina: "I deal in fact not friction."
- Jackie: "Make light of me all you want, but I’m still going to shine!"
- Janet: "Some people have ups and downs- I have roller coaster rides!"
- Lydia: "I love tradition but I’m no traditional housewife."
- Pettifleur: "This little flower is no shrinking violet!"
Episodes
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Home media availability
The second season became available on DVD for region 4 audiences starting 16 November 2015.