Made in Bondi reportedly features a cast that is hardly from the iconic beachside suburb.
According to Seven, the upcoming reality TV series ‘follows the real lives and loves of young Sydney socialites living in the affluent Eastern Suburbs and the most famous beach in the world — Bondi.’
However, it appears that most of the cast members aren’t actually from Bondi, or even Sydney.
‘Producers tried hard to get actual Bondi locals with a profile on board, but they didn’t have much luck,’ a source disclosed told The Sunday Telegraph.
Instead, the cast includes: Bella Salerno, 23, who spent much of her childhood in Europe, Molly Paradice, 23, from Scone in country NSW and Isabella Cicero, 31, a content creator from Perth.
Pippa Hanan, 22, from Paddington, publicist Billy Daniels, 32, who moved from Perth to Paddington and model Lachlan McLean, 27, from Sydney’s northern beaches also appear in the series.
Jewellery designer Emma Pillemer, 22, is believed to be the only cast member genuinely raised in Bondi.
On set sources also claim that the majority of the filming took place in Brighton Le Sands, approximately 30 minutes from Bondi Beach.
Despite its name, Made in Bondi features a cast that is hardly from the iconic beachside suburb, and the series wasn’t even filmed there
‘They’re clearly not targeting an Australian audience,’ one insider remarked. ‘This show is aimed at the international market, who won’t know the difference.’
Participants were also reportedly paid as little as $240 for a day on set.
In stark contrast, the Real Housewives of Sydney cast have contracts worth between $30,000 and $50,000.
According to Seven, the upcoming reality TV series ‘follows the real lives and loves of young Sydney socialites living in the affluent Eastern Suburbs and the most famous beach in the world — Bondi.’ Pictured: Emma Pillemer
Producers initially aimed high, trying to recruit model Montana Cox, fashion designer Sophie Coote, pilates instructor Bernadette Fahey, and socialites Andy El-Bayeh and his wife Harriet Williams.
When these efforts didn’t pan out, they had to settle for a mix of influencers and socialites from various parts of Australia and beyond.
With a title suggesting local glamour and beachside living, Made in Bondi might just surprise viewers with its unexpected cast and filming locations.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
Born and raised in the Eastern Suburbs, Lawson Mahoney attended the renowned private all-boys school, The Scots College
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