Gina Liano officially confirmed her return to The Real Housewives of Melbourne as the Australian reality series prepared for another season.
Binge announced the comeback on Thursday after months of speculation about the franchise’s future. The network also revealed that Liano would lead the new cast when production resumed.
Gina Liano is officially returning to The Real Housewives of Melbourne
Liano, 59, celebrated her return in a statement and reflected on what she had missed about the series.
“It’s been a while between drinks, but some things are worth waiting for,” she said.
The RHOM original also teased a mixture of returning personalities and newcomers.
“I’ve missed the glamour, the fabulous women and, of course, the drama,” Liano added.
She continued, “I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, meeting some new ones and getting back to what we do best – having a good time, looking fabulous and causing a little trouble along the way.”
Foxtel Group executive Daniel Monaghan also confirmed that Liano’s casting marked only the beginning of the show’s return.
“The speculation can finally end – we’re delivering what fans have been asking for, with Gina Liano returning to The Real Housewives of Melbourne,” he said.
He also said producers planned to reveal additional new and returning cast members later.
The Real Housewives series first premiered in Australia in 2014 with Liano, Jackie Gillies, Chyka Keebaugh, Andrea Moss, Janet Roach and Lydia Schiavello among the original cast.
The show ran for five seasons before production paused.
Earlier reports had suggested that producers planned a major reset for the franchise. One insider described the return as a “full reset” and said Liano would appear alongside new Melbourne socialites and previously unexplored friendship groups.
Binge planned to begin filming Season 6 in 2027 and expected to announce more cast members in the coming months.
Liano’s return placed one of the franchise’s most recognizable personalities back at the center of The Real Housewives of Melbourne as the show prepared for its next chapter.
