The Real Housewives of Melbourne season 3
| Company type | Television series season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | February 21, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria , Australia |
Key people | Kylie Washington, Lisa Potasz (executive producers) |
| Products | Reality television |
| Parent | Matchbox Pictures, NBCUniversal International Television Production |
The third installment of the Australian reality TV show The Real Housewives of Melbourne was broadcast on Arena from 21 February until 15 May 2016. This season was predominantly filmed in Melbourne, Victoria, with Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz serving as executive producers.
This series chronicles the lives of Jackie Gillies, Chyka Keebaugh, Gina Liano, Janet Roach, Lydia Schiavello, Pettifleur Berenger, Gamble Breaux, and Susie McLean over the course of twelve episodes.
Production and crew
The third season was officially announced on 7 June 2015, with filming commencing in July; Gina Liano was confirmed to reprise her role. On 11 September 2015, the cast lineup was disclosed along with an initial order of ten episodes, which was subsequently extended to eleven by December. Susie McLean was introduced as a new member of the cast.
To promote the upcoming season, Arena released an official trailer on 6 February 2016. Ahead of the finale, a reunion special was announced on 24 March and recorded on 3 April 2016.
The season debuted with the episode "Join The Club" on 21 February 2016 and wrapped up with "Waterfront," the eleventh episode, on 1 May. The series concluded with a one-part reunion airing on 15 May 2016.
Executive producers for this season included Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz, while Euan Jones, Virginia Hodgson, and Philippa Rubira took on producer roles. Production was handled by Matchbox Pictures, with distribution managed by NBCUniversal International Television Production.
Cast and synopsis
All seven women from the second season returned for this third installment; however, Manuela Pless-Bennett, who had a recurring role in season two, did not return.[1] Although Pettifleur Berenger and Lydia Schiavello appeared during this season, Janet Roach and Chyka Keebaugh disclosed that their own participation was initially uncertain.[2]
Season three welcomed new housewife Susie McLean,[3] a resilient woman originally from rural areas now residing in Toorak. She is recognized for her traditional principles and strong connections to an extensive Italian family network.[4] As a single mother of two children, McLean has been married twice before—including a notable marriage to Rod Butterss—and currently embraces life as a single woman.[5] She holds the position of President at the Toorak branch of the Country Women's Association and enjoys various activities such as baking, running, golf, skiing, boxing, horse-riding, wakeboarding, and classical ballet.[6]
U.S. ratings
For its third season, The Real Housewives of Melbourne returned to Bravo on 22 July 2016, with episodes airing during prime-time Fridays—a change from season two’s Sunday time slot.
| No. | Episode | Air date | Time slot (EST) | Rating/Share (18–49) | Total viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Join The Club | 22 July 2016 | Friday 09:00 p.m. |
0.11 | 317,000 |
| 2 | Old Sparks, New Starts | 29 July 2016 | 0.07 | 249,000 | |
| 3 | By Invitation Only | 5 August 2016 | 0.11 | 271,000 | |
| 4 | Here Comes the Brides | 12 August 2016 | 0.07 | 229,000 | |
| 5 | Gamble's Big Day | 17 August 2016 | Wednesday 10:00 p.m. | 0.09 | 258,000 |
| 6 | Bye Bye Byron | 19 August 2016 | Friday 09:00 p.m. |
0.16 | 477,000 |
| 7 | Portrait Of Figaro | 26 August 2016 | 0.10 | 345,000 | |
| 8 | Do Buy | 31 August 2016 | Wednesday 10:00 p.m. | 0.10 | 345,000 |
| 9 | Desert Storm | 8 September 2016 | Thursday 10:00 p.m. | 0.12 | 445,000 |
| 10 | Gossip Girl | 16 September 2016 | Friday 09:00 p.m. |
0.12 | 368,000 |
| 11 | Waterfront | 23 September 2016 | 0.09 | 305,000 | |
| 12 | Reunion | September 30, 2016 | 0.09 | 347,000 |
Awards
In 2016, the third season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne received a nomination for Reality Series Production at the Screen Producers Australia Awards. However, it was ultimately surpassed by a shared win between I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and The Great Australian Bake Off.
Taglines
- Chyka: "Honesty and integrity are my preferred accessories."
- Gamble: "I may run with the wolf pack, yet I follow my own path."
- Gina: "Persistence rules, and I am its queen."
- Jackie: "Knowing who you are means having nothing to prove."
- Janet: "I may not be everyone’s drink of choice, but I am certainly my own cup of tea."
- Lydia: "Yes, I’m a flirt, but my heart belongs at home."
- Pettifleur: "I’m in the best shape of my life—anyone who disagrees?"
- Susie: "If you can’t handle the heat, stay out of my kitchen."
Episodes
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Home media release
The third season became available on DVD in region 4 starting 16 November 2016.
External links
- ↑ Confirmed by cast members Janet Roach and Gamble Breaux.
- ↑ Statements made by Roach and Keebaugh after season three's conclusion confirmed this.
- ↑ Her addition was highlighted in official announcements and interviews.
- ↑ Her background underscores significant familial and social bonds.
- ↑ This personal history adds complexity to her portrayal on the show.
- ↑ Her leadership role and broad range of hobbies shape her public image.