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If you have always dreamed of an Australian Made in Chelsea, we have good news: introducing Made in Bondi, Channel 4's latest reality offering, that takes the tried and tested format to the sunny shores of Sydney — specifically, to the beachy, coastal area of Bondi.
The show, which comes from the producers of Made in Chelsea, lands on Channel 4 today and promises a ton of drama, all set against the gorgeous, laid-back backdrop of Bondi. Just like the British show, Made in Bondi's cast are some of the young elites of the area, whose lives revolve around an endless cycle of fancy parties, boozy brunches and shopping trips.
Although the show looks seriously juicy, some viewers have already raised a few concerns about the cast — namely, that it's, well, not very diverse at all.
A quick glimpse through the cast list and you'll see that there isn't a huge amount of diverse representation, which is disappointing, to say the least.
As one local told Yahoo!, “This is one of the most diverse suburbs in Sydney with such a strong sense of community but that is never highlighted.” Reviews have also noted that the cast didn't exactly offer a realistic depiction of life in the suburb. As a Guardian review put it, the show ”tried to sell a false and flat ideal of Australia."
Here are the main Made in Bondi cast members in the first season of the show…
Chrishell and Chelsea have called out Nicole on Insta, calling her a “liar” and a “weasel”.
Age: 22
Job: Model
The tea: Lawson previously dated fellow cast member Bella — and cheated on her. “He’s the kind of guy you want to be best friends with, but you can’t help but question his decisions, particularly when it comes to relationships …. once a cheat, always a cheat!” reads the Channel 4 description.
Age: 23
Job: Jewellery designer
The tea: Molly dreams of swimming the English Channel on day, but in Made in Bondi, she'll be found being “the life and soul of every party.”
Age: 23
Job: Model and content creator
The tea: She burnt Lawson's clothes when he cheated on her. She describes herself as “dramatic.”
Not long now!
Age: 22
Job: Hospitality
The tea: A so-called “cheeky chappy,” Charlie previously worked in London's Soho House. His BFF is fellow cast member Lawson.
Age: 22
Job: Businesswoman
The tea: Pippa went to school with fellow cast member Molly. She's trying to break bad dating habits. “She admits for always going for ‘assholes!’”
Age: 21
Job: Personal trainer
The tea: Went to school with Emma and is best friends with Bella. Her description reads: “Kayla is outspoken and unfiltered. She is not afraid of confrontation (admitting she loves it) and will be the first person to call someone out if they do something wrong in her eyes.”
Age: 22
Job: CEO of a jewellery brand
The tea: Emma is the so-called “Queen Bee of the Eastern Suburbs” and she claims to know “everyone who's anyone” in Bondi.
Age: 31
Job: Stylist
The tea: BFFs with Emma and on the look-out for the perfect man.
Age: 27
Job: Creator agent at Bella Management
The tea: Jai “lives for the tea” and, despite her hippy upbringing, is a “snob at heart.”
Age: 31
Job: Model
The tea: You may have seen her on Made in Chelsea: Sydney last year. Isabella is friends with Lachy and Harley.
Age: 27
Job: Ex-footballer and model
The tea: Another Made in Chelsea: Sydney alum, Lachy is an ex-footballer, vegan and a self-proclaimed “gentleman.”
Age: 31
Job: Luxury car salesman
The tea: Harley is a young-at-heart people-pleaser who “uses humour to deflect.”
Age: 32
Job: PR
The tea: Friends with Paul, Billy lists his interests as “gorgeous clothes, the benefit of Botox and getting involved in friend’s lives.” Sounds like he was made for reality TV.
Eight seasons in, the hit Netflix series has perfected its staging — right as some of the show’s star realtors threaten to go off-market.
