Brace yourselves for your new reality obsession, because Made in Chelsea is about to go Down Under. E4 announced in October last year that it had co-commissioned a Made in Chelsea spin-off - the first ever - with Australian network Channel 7, titled Made in Bondi, due to air this year. According to producers, the show will follow the lives and loves of ‘Sydney’s young, social elite’. Set in one of Sydney’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, on a par with Chelsea itself, we’ll watch the well connected 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?
It's not clear exactly when the show will start, however when it does begin this year, it will air on E4 and Channel 7 in Australia.
Who is in the Made in Bondi cast?
We don't yet have the details of the cast members, but E4 have assured us they are rich, and love to party.
Are the current Made in Chelsea cast in Made in Bondi?
Unfortunately for the reality TV die-hards, we're going to have to wait a little longer to find that out.
However, if you are 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.
Newbies JJ Van Der Vliet, Mia Loehr, Lachlan Mclean, Tayla Cohen and Isabella Cicero are all Oz natives, so it could well be they continue their reality TV careers on Made in Bondi.
Let's not forget about Hugo MacKenzie-Wood either - the Australian actor and model who joined the SW3 clan for series 26. Whilst he has spent a large portion of his time in London of late, we wonder whether Made in Bondi could sway him back to his hometown permanently.
When did Made in Chelsea: Sydney air?
Whilst viewers impatiently wait for the drama to begin on Made in Bondi, we got something of a soft launch as the Chelsea crew headed over to Sydney to film with their new peers for a special winter series: Made in Chelsea: Sydney, which aired in December on E4 and Channel 4.
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.