The Real Housewives of Melbourne season 3 explained

Season Number:3
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Num Episodes:12
Network:Arena
Episode List:List of The Real Housewives of Melbourne episodes

The third season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, an Australian reality television series, was broadcast on Arena. It aired from 21 February 2016, until 15 May 2016, and was primarily filmed in Melbourne, Victoria. Its executive producers are Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz.

The Real Housewives of Melbourne focuses on the lives of Jackie Gillies, Chyka Keebaugh, Gina Liano, Janet Roach, Lydia Schiavello, Pettifleur Berenger, Gamble Breaux, and Susie McLean; It consisted of twelve episodes.[1]

Production and crew

It was announced on 7 June 2015 that the series would returning for its third installment with cast member Gina Liano announcing her return and that filming for the season would begin in July 2015.[2] [3] On September 11, 2015, the cast of season three was announced as well as an order of a total of ten episodes,[4] [5] and on 22 December 2016 the premiere date was announced along with an increased episode order now with a total of eleven episodes.[6] On February 6, 2016, Arena released an official trailer featuring footage of season three.[7] [8] [9] Prior to the conclusion of the season, on 24 March 2016, it was announced the season would feature a reunion special.[10] The reunion special was filmed on 3 April 2016.[11]

The series premiere "Join The Club"[12] [13] was aired on 21 February 2016,[14] while the eleventh episode "Waterfront" served as the season finale,[15] [16] and was aired on 1 May 2016.[14] It was followed by a one-part reunion[17] [18] which marked the conclusion of the season and was broadcast on 15 May 2016.[14] [19] [20]

Kylie Washington and Lisa Potasz are recognized as the series' executive producers, and Euan Jones, Virginia Hodgson, Philippa Rubira are recognized as series' producers. It is produced by Matchbox Pictures, and distributed by NBCUniversal International Television Production.[21]

Cast and synopsis

All seven housewives featured on the second season returned for the second installment,[22] however it was revealed on by cast members Janet Roach and Gamble Breaux, that season two recurring cast member Manuela Pless-Bennet would not be returning for the third season.[23] Although cast members Pettifleur Berenger and Lydia Schiavello returned for the third season of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, it was revealed after the conclusion of the third season by cast member, Roach and Chyka Keebaugh, that the two weren't initially set to return to the series.[24] [25]

The third season saw the introduction of a new wife, Susie McLean.[26] [27] [28] McLean as a country born resident in Toorak who is described as resilient and open-hearted. Mclean joins the series having known Schiavello for thirty-years, Chyka Keebaugh for twenty-years, and Gina Liano for ten-years.[28] Her country upbringing has instilled traditional values and good manners into McLean, as well as being very close to her large Italian family. With the values instilled, McLean aspired to open her own finishing school.[29] McLean is a single, divorced mother of two boys, Monty, 19, and Rupert, 17. Having gone through two marriages, one to Rod Butterss that was highly publicised, McLean is embracing the single life. McLean devotes her time to being the current President of the Country Women's Association, in the Toorak branch. Away from raising her teenage boys and Country Women's Association, McLean spends her time to her passion of baking as well as her love of sport, which includes running, golf, skiing, boxing, horse-riding, wake-boarding and classical ballet.[30] [31]

Reception

U.S. ratings

The Real Housewives of Melbourne returned to Bravo for its third season on 22 July 2016, this time airing prime-time on Friday,[32] [33] compared to season two which aired prime-time Sundays.[34] [35] [36]

The Real Housewives of Melbourne, season 3 ratings
No.EpisodeAir dateTime slot (EST)Rating/Share (18–49)Total viewers
1Join The ClubFriday
09:00 p.m.		0.11[37] 317,000
2Old Sparks, New Starts0.07[38] 249,000
3By Invitation Only0.11[39] 271,000
4Here Comes the Brides0.07[40] 229,000
5Gamble's Big DayWednesday 10:00 p.m.0.09[41] 258,000
6Bye Bye ByronFriday
09:00 p.m.		0.16[42] 477,000
7Portrait Of Figaro0.10[43] 345,000
8Do BuyWednesday 10:00 p.m.0.10[44] 345,000
9Desert StormThursday 10:00 p.m.0.12[45] 445,000
10Gossip GirlFriday
09:00 p.m.		0.12[46] 368,000
11Waterfront0.09[47] 305,000
12Reunion0.09[48] 347,000

Awards

In 2016, The Real Housewives of Melbourne season three was nominated for Reality Series Production in the Screen Producers Australia Awards,[49] [50] however the series was beaten by I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and The Great Australian Bake Off, who tied as winners..[51]

Taglines

Episodes

Home media release

The third season was released on DVD in region 4 on 16 November 2016.[60] [61]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3 Episode Guide. TV Guide. 17 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Dennehy. Luke. The Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Gina Liano confirms she will return for third series. Herald Sun. 18 January 2017. 7 June 2015.
  3. Web site: Knox. David. Gina Liano returning for Real Housewives. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 8 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Willis. Charlotte. Susie McLean joins The Real Housewives of Melbourne. NewsComAu. News Corp Australia. 18 January 2017. 11 September 2015.
  5. Web site: Knox. David. New cast member joins Real Housewives of Melbourne. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 11 September 2015.
  6. Web site: David. Knox. Returning: The Real Housewives of Melbourne. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 15 December 2016.
  7. Web site: Bub. Adam. The Real Housewives of Melbourne season three trailer is all booze and bitching: "Listen to me, SugarDaddy.com!". Nine Network. The Fix. 18 January 2017. 29 January 2016.
  8. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season Three Trailer. Arena. 18 January 2017.
  9. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne - Sneak Peek. YouTube. Arena. 18 January 2017. 8 February 2016.
  10. Web site: Knox. David. Real Housewives reunion gets real. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 24 March 2016.
  11. Web site: Knox. David. Airdate: Real Housewives of Melbourne: Reunion. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 22 April 2016.
  12. Web site: Ep 1: Join The Club. Bravo. NBCUniversal. 22 July 2016. 18 January 2017.
  13. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3, Episode 1 Join the Club. TV Guide. 18 January 2017. 22 July 2016.
  14. Web site: Episode Guide - Arena. Arena. 18 January 2017.
  15. Web site: Ep 11: Waterfront. Bravo. NBCUniversal. 23 September 2016. 18 January 2017.
  16. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3, Episode 11 Waterfront. TV Guide. 18 January 2017. 23 September 2016.
  17. Web site: Ep 12: Reunion. Bravo. NBCUniversal. 30 September 2016. 18 January 2017.
  18. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 3, Episode 12 Reunion. TV Guide. 18 January 2017. 30 September 2016.
  19. Web site: Cronin. Seanna. The Real Housewives of Melbourne's drama-filled reunion. Sunshine Coast Daily. 18 January 2017. 15 May 2016.
  20. Web site: Burton. Melanie. Gina Lianon Drops Some RHOM Bombshells!. News Weekly. 18 January 2017. 8 May 2016.
  21. Web site: Unscripted Matchbox Pictures The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Matchbox Pictures. 17 January 2017.
  22. Web site: Cast Of The Real Housewives of Melbourne- Arena. Arena. 15 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20150506180558/http://www.arenatv.com.au/shows/real-housewives-of-melbourne/the-housewives.html. 6 May 2015.
  23. Web site: Bond. Nick. Here's what happens when you try to interview all eight of the Real Housewives at once. NewComAu. News Corp Australia. 17 January 2017. 17 February 2016.
  24. Web site: Cartwright. Darren. Janet on RHOM co-stars: 'We didn't think they were coming back'. NewsComAu. Australian Associated Press. 17 January 2017. 23 February 2016.
  25. Web site: Cartwright. Darren. Another Real Housewife bites the dust?. NewComAu. Australian Associated PRess. 18 January 2017. 11 May 2016.
  26. Web site: Reines. Ros. New Housewife Susie McLean happy to trash her co-stars. The Daily Telegraph. 18 January 2017. 7 November 2015.
  27. Web site: Susie McLean Joins The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Arena. 18 January 2017.
  28. Web site: The Real Housewives of Melbourne: Meet Susie McLean. Foxtel. 18 January 2017. 12 February 2016.
  29. Web site: Nesfeder. Mary Paige. 8 Things to Know About New Melbourne Housewife Susie McLean. Bravo. 18 January 2017. 28 June 2016.
  30. Web site: Susie McLean - The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Bravo. 28 June 2016 . 18 January 2017.
  31. Web site: Susie McLean - Arena. Arena. 18 January 2017.
  32. Web site: Rosenfeld. Laura. The Real Housewives of Melbourne Returns for Season 3: Here's Your First Look. Bravo. 17 January 2017. 28 June 2016.
  33. Web site: Bravo Media's Lavish Ladies from Down Under Return for a New Season of "The Real Housewives of Melbourne" on Friday, July 22 at 9 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. 17 January 2017. 28 June 2016.
  34. Web site: Knox. David. Real Housewives of Melbourne set for US primetime. TV Tonight. 18 January 2017. 18 February 2015.
  35. Web site: Dennehy. Luke. Real Housewives of Melbourne set to air in US prime time. Herald Sun. 18 January 2017. 18 February 2015.
  36. Web site: Harnick. Chris. The Real Housewives of Melbourne (Your New Faves) Returning to Bravo for Season 2 - Get a Sneak Peek!. E Online. E News!. 18 January 2017. 18 February 2015.
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  40. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals 8-12-2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 15 August 2016.
  41. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals 8-17-2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 18 August 2016.
  42. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals 8-19-2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 22 August 2016.
  43. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals 8-26-2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 29 August 2016.
  44. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals 8-31-2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 1 September 2016.
  45. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals 9-8-2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160912144823/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-8-2016.html. dead. 12 September 2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 9 September 2016.
  46. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals 9-16-2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160922005049/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-16-2016.html. dead. 22 September 2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 19 September 2016.
  47. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals 9-23-2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160927002330/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-23-2016.html. dead. 27 September 2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 19 September 2016.
  48. Web site: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals 9-30-2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161005030202/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-30-2016.html. dead. 5 October 2016. Metcalf. Mitch. 18 January 2017. Showbuzz Daily. 19 September 2016.
  49. Web site: Six Matchbox Productions Nominated for SPA Awards. Matchbox Pictures. 17 January 2017.
  50. Web site: Screen Producers Australia today announced the finalists in the 16th Screen Producers Australia Awards. Screen Producers Australia. 17 January 2017. 3 September 2016.
  51. Web site: Knox. David. Screen Producers Awards 2016: winners. TV Tonight. 17 January 2017. 18 November 2016.
  52. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Chyka Tagline
    . Facebook. Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  53. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Gamble Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  54. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Gina Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  55. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Jackie Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  56. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Janet Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  57. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Lydia Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  58. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Pettifleur Tagline
    . Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
  59. Web site:
    1. RHOMelbourne S3 starts Sunday February 21, 8.30pm edt only on Arena - Susie Tagline
    . Facebook. Arena. 17 January 2017. 14 February 2016.
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