Brace yourselves for your new reality obsession, because Made in Chelsea has gone Down Under. E4 has co-commissioned a Made in Chelsea spin-off - the first ever - with Australian network Channel 7, titled Made in Bondi, and it's out now. The show follows the lives of ‘Sydney’s young, social elite’ and is set in one of Sydney’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, on a par with Chelsea itself. Prepare to watch the socialites navigate life, love and probably a fair few drink tosses.
Seven executive Angus Ross said, 'Set against the backdrop of some of Australia’s most affluent and beautiful suburbs – and with an amazing cast of Sydney locals – Made in Bondi will be an addictive, glamorous and wild ride that will have viewers hooked from the first minute.'
Karl Warner, Head of Youth and Digital at Channel 4 said: ‘I’m thrilled to see “Made in” growing into a global franchise. “Made in Chelsea” has been the jewel in E4’s crown for over 10 years and has become one of the most important digital brands in the C4 portfolio, loved by our audiences across a range of platforms.’
When will Made in Bondi start?
The series started on 20 August on Channel 7 in Australia and is expected to air on E4 soon.
Who is in the Made in Bondi cast?
As well as surprise guest appearances from Made in Chelsea favourites Miles Nazaire and Tristan Phipps, the show features an all new Australian cast.
Isabella Cicero, 31 – model
Billy Daniels, 32 – PR agent
Pippa Hanan, 22 – distillery apprentice
Jai Kaldor, 27 – creator agent
Lawson Mahoney, 22 – model
Charlie Moore, 22 – hospitality heir
Lachlan (Lachy) McLean, 27 – model/influencer and ex-athlete
Molly Paradice, 23 – jeweller
Emma Pillemer, 22 – jewellery designer
Bella Salerno, 23 – content creator
Paul Versace, 31 – successful stylist
What do viewers think of Made in Bondi?
For UK fans, Made in Chelsea is part of the furniture, having first started back in 2011. However, Australian fans don't seem quite so sure. One fan joked on X, 'People complain about a lack of diversity in TV, but I see at least 3 different shades of blonde on Made in Bondi.'
Other viewers have called the show 'insufferable' and 'the worst show of the year'. An X user wrote, 'I’ll admit it, I’m a self proclaimed connoisseur of shit reality tv but I think Made in Bondi is where I draw the line.'
'This show on 7+ #madeinbondi surely can’t go on for much longer, unless it claims to be a comedy @7plus Shit, I just can’t turn off!!' wrote another. A third said, 'Just flicked over to Channel 7 to find #MadeInBondi and, OMG, that’s 30 precious seconds of my life wasted that I will never, ever get back.'
So bad it's good? So bad that you want to keep watching? We'll have to wait to see.
Are the current Made in Chelsea cast in Made in Bondi?
If you were up to speed with Made in Chelsea: Sydney, you will have noticed that some new faces - and Aussie accents - cropped up among the cast as they gallivanted Down Under.
Let's not forget about Hugo MacKenzie-Wood - the Australian actor and model who joined the SW3 clan for series 26. He has spent a large portion of his time in London of late, so it doesn't look like he'll be joining the Bondi cast anytime soon.
Miles and Tristan both pop up in the first series of Made in Bondi, but they are not regular cast members.
When did Made in Chelsea: Sydney air?
Whilst viewers impatiently wait for Made in Bondi to air in the UK, why not rewatch the Chelsea crew in Sydney which aired on E4 last December? From Sam Prince and Yasmine Zweeger's tumultuous relationship, to the rekindling of an old flame between Reza Amiri-Garroussi and Ruby Adler, Made in Chelsea: Sydney cemented itself as an unforgettable special.
When is Made in Chelsea back on?
There is no release date for series 28 as of yet, but if past years are anything to go by then it should arrive in September or early October.