With the success of the Real Housewives franchise in the United States, it only made sense for other countries to jump on the bandwagon. There have been the Real Housewives of Cheshire for England and the Real Housewives of Vancouver to represent our cousins to the north, Canada. Even Australia has two franchises. The Real Housewives of Melbourne has been shelved, but the Real Housewives of Sydney is still going strong. And take it from me – it’s a show you can’t miss.
The Real Housewives of Sydney started with a bang
The international franchise was a hit, thanks to the cast of Season 1. The OG Aussies consisted of Krissy Marsh, Nicole O’Neil, Athena X Levendi, Lisa Oldfield, Matty Samaei, Melissa Tkautz, and Victoria Rees. The group of women reeled me in as they didn’t skimp on the drama. Lisa was one of the most controversial stars and argued with every single cast member at the time. Athena was like the Aviva Drescher of Sydney. She was quite delusional and really rubbed viewers the wrong way. She refused to be picked on and often overreacted while hanging out with a group of friends.
One star who has been a constant on the series, Kerry Marsh, is the girl fans loved to hate. She acted holier than thou and often could be compared to Countess Luann de Lesseps during her early pretentious years. The other returning housewife, Nicole, is so sweet. It is almost a juxtaposition to watch her on the Real Housewives of Sydney next to the rest of the hot messes. But Season 1 wasn’t exactly a hit down under. However, after a six-year hiatus, the gang was given a second chance.
Don’t sleep on the Real Housewives of Sydney
I’m going to be honest for a second: the show is insane on all levels. After watching Season 1, I understand why the network needed to shelve them due to their mean-girl ways. The original group was a bit toxic, though it didn’t stop me from watching. But Season 2 came back with a cooler attitude and some new faces. Along with Kerry and Nicole, fans welcomed Terry Biviano, Victoria Montano, Caroline Gaultier, Sally Obermeder, and Dr Kate Adams. Now, Season 2 has its moments that will live in infamy. Firstly, Victoria runs a high-end clothing business that sells fur. Ye,s fur in this day and age! Even though it has been “recycled” fur, whatever that means, Dr. Kate took offense.
During the season, Dr. Kate makes Victoria take her fur off on the way to a zoo. Now, common sense should have told Victoria that a fur-lined jacket wasn’t the right outfit. But Dr. Kate took it an extra step and really made sure to belittle V. I’m not saying it was nice, but it was a great TV moment. Victoria really surprised me in a good way, as I probably judged her a little too quickly after the first episodes. I ended up finding her to be very funny and down-to-earth.
The Real Housewives of Sydney is getting its third season
The ladies are back! Now, I am going to need to see Krissy step up to the plate. I expected more from her and Nicole by proxy, which is especially confusing as Krissy would often make little digs about Kate in her confessionals. Yet nothing really came to a head. But the trailer just dropped, and I spy with my little eye a cameo from Jackie Gillies! Only the best psychic medium and star of the Real Housewives of Melbourne. If you know, you know…
But I digress. Season 3 is coming at us and showing the ladies on luxury trips and in the middle of even more drama. There is a new girl in town, Martine Chippendale, from Sydney’s posh Darling Point. From the trailer, she and Kerry don’t seem to get along. The women are bringing the fashion trends from Oceania and aren’t backing down when airing out their grievances. As Terry notes, “We are women. Let’s act accordingly.” But I’m afraid she will be sorely disappointed. Season 3 of the Real Housewives of Sydney looks too good to miss. I am already popping my popcorn as I type this in anticipation.
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