RHOM’s Lydia Schiavello celebrates her 49th birthday

She’s the glamorous socialite and lifestyle blogger who shot to fame on The Real Housewives of Melbourne. 

And over the weekend, Lydia Schiavello celebrated her 49th birthday with her closest family and friends. 

The brunette beauty was joined by her RHOM co-stars Gina Liano and Lady Venus Behbahani-Clark, but the rest of the cast were noticeably absent from the intimate celebration.

Birthday girl! Real Housewives of Melbourne’s Lydia Schiavello celebrated her 49th birthday with co-stars Gina Liano and Venus Behbahani-Clark, but her other castmates were absent

Lydia shared a video of Venus and Gina singing happy birthday to her, which she captioned by thanking the pair for making the day ‘very special.’

It was recently confirmed that The Real Housewives of Melbourne will finally return for its long-awaited fourth season in December.

Arena announced the good news with a teaser video, which promises: ‘Something big is coming darling.’ 

'Thank you for making this day very special': The absence of Lydia's co-stars from the intimate birthday bash was very telling as to where current friendships within the group stand now

‘Thank you for making this day very special’: The absence of Lydia’s co-stars from the intimate birthday bash was very telling as to where current friendships within the group stand now

When the show does return, it’ll be with a few new faces.

Peacemaker Chyka Keebaugh and fiery fashionista Pettifleur Berenger officially quit the series, with hotelier Sally Bloomfield and plastic fantastic socialite Venus taking their place.

Susie McLean, who joined for the show’s third season, was also let go after failing to bring enough drama. 

Finally! The Real Housewives of Melbourne will finally return to the small screen with its highly-anticipated fourth season in December (season four cast pictured above)

Finally! The Real Housewives of Melbourne will finally return to the small screen with its highly-anticipated fourth season in December (season four cast pictured above)

Fresh meat: Plastic fantastic socialite Lady Venus Behbahani-Clark (L) and hotelier Sally Bloomfield have replaced Pettifleur Berenger and Chyka Keebaugh

Fresh meat: Plastic fantastic socialite Lady Venus Behbahani-Clark (L) and hotelier Sally Bloomfield have replaced Pettifleur Berenger and Chyka Keebaugh

Fresh meat: Plastic fantastic socialite Lady Venus Behbahani-Clark (L) and hotelier Sally Bloomfield have replaced Pettifleur Berenger and Chyka Keebaugh

Official storylines for the fourth season haven’t been unveiled yet, but Daily Mail Australia hears that the season will focus a lot on the women’s business ventures.

Gina will be seen expanding her branding empire, which now features a line of fake tan, while Sally will be looking into opening a new hotel and Venus is launching her own line of cosmetics.

Fan favourite Gamble is said to be the center of much of the season’s drama, with the quirky blonde clashing with Venus. 

Drama: Fan favourite Gamble Breaux is said to be the center of much of the season's drama, with the quirky blonde clashing with newcomer Venus and former pal Gina Liano

Drama: Fan favourite Gamble Breaux is said to be the center of much of the season’s drama, with the quirky blonde clashing with newcomer Venus and former pal Gina Liano

The dream team? Gina Liano, Venus Vehbahani-Clark, and Lydia Schiavello have been flaunting their new clique all over social media for months 

The dream team? Gina Liano, Venus Vehbahani-Clark, and Lydia Schiavello have been flaunting their new clique all over social media for months 

Viewers will also be treated to fireworks between Gamble and Gina, whose friendship started to unravel in season three.

There’s also rumours that the women will question Venus’ royal title, which her husband Lord James Nicholas Clark allegedly purchased online.

Gamble has now found friendship in former frenemies Jackie and Janet, while Gina, Lydia, and Venus appear to have become quite close.

Returning: Janet Roach, Gamble Breaux, Gina Liano, Lydia Schiavello, and Jackie Gillies are all back for the new season, with Chyka Keebaugh, Pettifleur Berenger, and Susie McLean exiting

Returning: Janet Roach, Gamble Breaux, Gina Liano, Lydia Schiavello, and Jackie Gillies are all back for the new season, with Chyka Keebaugh, Pettifleur Berenger, and Susie McLean exiting

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