Love a bit of (a lot of) scandal, outrage, extra big surprise that leaves your jaw on the floor, and glam galore? The Real Housewives of Melbourne, part of the international Real Housewives franchise, offers all that in abounds as it chronicles the daily lives of several strong, affluent, successful women. And after a COVID-19 related hiatus, RHOM Season 5 is finally set to hit our screens later this year, along with an exciting new line up to join the charismatic group of laugh-out-loud personalities.
This popular reality program has been keeping loyal fans on the edge of their lounge suites since 2014. And The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 5 promises to be no different, overflowing with drama, gossip, mayhem and more than a dollop of gorgeousness. Can’t wait to get stuck in? Read on to find out more about this exciting fifth season, plus how and where to watch it.
A deeper look into The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season 5
Even though the new season is well into production, the executive producers have left us a little in the dark as to what the sassy socialites will be getting up to exactly. We can confirm, however, that it will be fabulous, opulent and fun-filled. Expect to follow the busy, lavish lifestyles of a group of go-getter women who thrive on their pampered and cultured lifestyle in Melbourne alongside their high-profile businessmen husbands.
The Real Housewives of Melbourne’s fifth season will not feature original cast members Gina Liano and Lydia Schiavello this time around, as both decided to leave the show after last season. While Liano was initially part of the RHOM Season 5 cast, she had a change of heart. Schiavello, meanwhile, confirmed her departure from the show, expressing her gratitude for the “camaraderie and challenges that her fellow cast members presented”. Fear not – the new cast does not disappoint as guaranteed by Foxtel’s group general manager for Lifestyle, Wendy Moore.
RHOM Season 5 cast
The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season five stars a fun and an intriguing mix of some original cast members and a new cast of glamorous faces, including:
- Gamble Breaux
- Janet Roach
- Simone Elliott
- Cherry Dipietrantonio
- Kyla Kirkpatrick
- Anjali Rao
Jackie Gillies, an exceptionally high-profile professional psychic and wife of Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies, previously decided to leave RHOM. However, she will be donning her high heels once again and sticking around for this new season where she will reunite with singer-songwriter, Gamble Breaux, and Janet Roach, a successful businesswoman and mother to two children.
Foxtel announced earlier this year that we’ll be spoilt with not one, but four new housewives, in what’s set to be a wild ride this season! Meet Simone Elliott, a high flyer who juggles her high flying corporate job with studying for her MBA and being a mum. Next up we have Cherry Dipietrantonio, a mother of three who is also a yoga teacher and is a qualified personal trainer. Then there’s Kyla Kirkpatrick, the “Champagne Dame”. And last, but not least, the highly recognised and award-winning news anchor and mum to one, Anjali Rao. It’s safe to say you can expect new friendships… and some frazzled ones.
RHOM Season 5 release date
The fifth season of the Real Housewives of Melbourne premiered on 10th October 2021. The episodes had their usual run time of 44 minutes and a parental rating of PG in Australia.
Where to watch RHOM Season 5
There is no The Real Housewives free to air coverage in Australia. However, there are a few ways to watch RHOM Season 5. The Real Housewives of Melbourne will air on FOX Arena from Foxtel. There are a few ways to access it:
Foxtel
Accessing Arena TV in Australia can be achieved via Foxtel. If a standard or HD TV is your viewing device of choice, Foxtel provides several options which include signing up for the Foxtel Plus pack which opens up a world of entertainment with access to over 50 channels. Foxtel Now (which is currently offering a 10-day free trial) gives you the option of streaming The Real Housewives of Melbourne online. And the great news is, both options include the choice to stream your shows for free, anytime and anywhere, using the Foxtel Go app so you don’t miss it.
FeaturedFoxtel from Telstra
Alternatively, you can access Arena TV with Foxtel from Telstra. Foxtel from Telstra comes with identical programming to Foxtel which includes Foxtel Now from Telstra. It is often available at less of a cost and with the bonus of no lock-in contract. Like with Foxtel, streaming your favourite shows using the Foxtel Go app is just the tap of a screen away with Foxtel from Telstra. What’s more, if a tragedy such as not being able to make the live airing of a RHOM episode strikes, you can catch up on all the drama at your convenience given you can replay past episodes!
BINGE
Only have eyes for The Real Housewives of Melbourne? Binge may be the best way for you to watch it, in that case. While Foxtel and Foxtel from Telstra provide everything Binge offers (and more), you may not want everything and more. And that’s ok – Binge has got you. They also offer a 14-day free trial to new customers, which makes having a ‘solid look around’ easy.
Where to watch existing RHOM Seasons
Whether you need a refresh or you’re starting fresh, you may want to get stuck into the existing seasons 1 – 4, before the highly anticipated new season drops on Foxtel. Here’s where you can watch it:
| Provider | RHOM Seasons 1-4 |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| BINGE | Yes (Seasons 1 – 4) |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Foxtel Now | Yes (Seasons 1 – 4) |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Foxtel Now | Yes (Seasons 1 – 4) |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Telstra TV Box Office | No |
| Google Play | Yes (Seasons 1 – 4) |
| Paramount Plus | No |
The Real Housewives of Melbourne doesn’t have a reputation of being the most popular reality program amongst viewers for nothing! If you haven’t yet seen it you’re in for some compulsive viewing and an enjoyable ride of your life.
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