Real Housewives to film in Melbourne The Real Housewives of Orange County. AFTER much speculation it looks like the Real Housewives TV franchise is definitely coming to Melbourne. Confidential had reported for months that Melbourne was the favourite to win the popular show. Ladies from this city and Sydney were considered, however, we understand Melbourne has finally won the show. It's expected a cast announcement will be soon. Foxtel won't confirm it, but we are tipping that former journalist Andrea Moss, who is married to top Melbourne plastic surgeon Dr Chris Moss, will be one of the cast members. The other hot favourite is lawyer Gina Liano, who's the sister of fashion designers Bettina and Teresa Liano. Three other ladies will also be part of the main cast of the show. Events supremo Judy Romano and Crown's Ann Peacock were considered, but it's understood both have turned down the offer to appear. The Real Housewives format, which follows the lives of socialites who are also mothers, has a big global following. Filming the show in Melbourne could mean huge exposure for the city around the world. The format has seen many of the Housewives, such as Nene Leakes from Atlanta and Lisa Vanderpump from Beverly Hills, become breakout stars. No doubt some of the Melbourne cast will be hoping for the same thing.