The Real Housewives of Auckland

The Real Housewives of Auckland
Genre Reality television
Based on The Real Housewives
Starring
  • Anne Batley-Burton
  • Michelle Blanchard
  • Gilda Kirkpatrick
  • Julia Sloane
  • Angela Stone
  • Louise Wallace
Country of origin New Zealand
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Kylie Washington
  • Hayley Cunningham
  • Cameron Craig
  • Andrew Szusterman
Editor(s)
  • Dayna Climo
  • Samantha Sperlich
Camera setup Multiple
Running time 43 minutes
Production company(s) Matchbox Entertainment
Distributor NBCUniversal International Television Production
Release
Original network Bravo
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) – present (present)
Chronology
Preceded by The Real Housewives of Melbourne
Followed by The Real Housewives of Sydney
External links
Website

The Real Housewives of Auckland (abbreviated RHOAKL) is a New Zealand reality television series that premiered on 22 August 2016, It currently airs on Bravo (New Zealand).

The show is developed as an international installment of the American The Real Housewives franchise and the second installment of The Real Housewives franchise by Matchbox Entertainment, following The Real Housewives of Melbourne. The Real Housewives of Auckland focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Auckland, New Zealand.

Overview and casting

The cast of the show, from left to right: Sloane, Kirkpatrick, Blanchard, Batley-Burton, Stone and Wallace .

The Real Housewives of Auckland was first announced on 24 January 2016.[1] The show is the first spin-off, of The Real Housewives of Melbourne. [2]

The cast of the series was announced in May 2016. The reality show will follow Anne Batley-Burton, Michelle Blanchard, Gilda Kirkpatrick, Julia Sloane, Angela Stone and Louise Wallace. The first season is set to premiere on August 22, 2016.[3][4][5] Executive producer of the series, Kylie Washington, has described the cast of the first season as "people who are the life of the party - the party is them - it's around them, so it doesn't matter where they are, something's always happening." Also reported on the series, "there has been more "explosive" drama than even Washington anticipated. "We're pretty tongue in cheek with it as well. We know what we are, we're not pretending to be anything else. Already [the Auckland Housewives] are showing that they have the right spirit," said Washington. It is also reported that a season 2 looks likely.[6]

Shortly after the airing of the first season in October 2016, the production company, Matchbox Pictures, confirmed that there is ongoing discussions for a second installment. The company also went on to say the that first season was a success for the network and that they would like to produce a second season.[7]

On November 10th, 2016 it was announced via NZHerald that Bravo (New Zealand) played a showreel for 2017 programmes, and The Real Housewives Of Auckland was not on it. Although contract information was leaked by the NZ Herald and that the Housewives apparently signed a three year contract with Bravo (New Zealand).[8] The network has made no announcement if the show has been renewed or cancelled, although the production company Matchbox Entertainment would love to bring the show back. [9]

Taglines

Controversy

During the first season's episode 6, titled "Healing Hands" which aired on September 20, 2016, cast member Julia Sloane made a racial slur against fellow cast member Michelle Blanchard, referring to her as "boat nigger".[11] During the broadcast of the episode, the network had cancelled all advertising.[12][13] Prior to the premiere of the episode, the network released a statement on the issue saying, "We have taken this matter very seriously. Bravo has given much consideration to ensuring the events are accurately represented, in order that the context of the remark and subsequent events can be fully understood. While the nature of Bravo programming is unscripted, it is a deeply regrettable incident which we are endeavoring to deal with in a responsible manner".[11][11][14][15] Sloane has also made a statement admitting that there was "no excuse for using offensive word" and that she has since apologized to Blanchard.[16] In October 2016, it was revealed that ratings for the first season declined following the controversy.[17][18]

Since the racial slur was made and broadcast, it has caused a variety of controversy surrounding the show leading to fans wanting Sloane to be removed from the series.[19] Since Sloane's remarks, her husband Michael Lorimer, has claimed the remark was taken out of context to make his look bad and revealed that the couple has also taken legal action to contact Bravo to have the episode amended.[11][14][20] The couple has also hired "one of the public relations industry's heaviest hitters", Deborah Pead.[21]

On September 26th 2016, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy was contacted by the The New Zealand Herald and commented, "I do not think that overt racist behaviour is a part of kiwi culture so we all need to call it out when it rears its very ugly head, People like Julia need to understand that using words like that is not how we roll here. That is not us."[22][23] Since Devoy's remarks, the couple has contacted their lawyers who have claimed Devoy as a bully, however Devoy has since denied those claims.[24]

During the season in episode 8, titled "You Drive Me Crazy" which aired on October 4, 2016, 2016, it was revealed that Kirk Hope, chief executive of Business New Zealand, had allegedly left Angela Stone on 12 occasions.[25] Mr Hope was criticised for telling Angela that he wanted to spend more time with "his mates".[26] The first season concluded on October 18, 2016, and did not feature a reunion. The network provided on-on-one interviews with the cast via their Facebook page, following the final episode.[27]

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Original air date Total NZ viewers
11"Model Behaviour"August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)[28]632,600[29]
Things don't got to plan at a fashion show when Angela manages to upset the table. During lunch at an exclusive Auckland restaurant, for Julia's birthday, Angela is put in her place.
22"Loose Lips"August 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)[30]632,600[29]
After feeling like she got off on the wrong foot with the ladies, Michelle invites them to dinner where Julia reveals some gossip about Gilda.
33"Pussy Galore"August 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)[31]N/A
Anne hosts a fabulous "pussy galore" event, where the housewives attend dressed like cats. Louise attempts to reconcile with Gilda by apologizing, but the other ladies just can't seem to leave the drama behind.
44"Tickle Me Pink"September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)N/A
Michelle meets Angela to work out their problems after Anne's "pussy galore." Whether they reconcile or not remains to be seen. Anne has bird issues with a seagull.
55"Tropic Thunder"September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)99,000[17]
Louise has invited the girls on a holiday to Port Douglas. The girls are having fun and forming friendships. But on a boat trip they enter stormy waters when one drops a comment that will change everything.
66"Healing Hands"September 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)124,000[17]
Tensions are running high following the boat trip and the ladies attempt to navigate the fallout. With Michelle and Julia still not talking to each other, the rest of the group try to resume the holiday.
77"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)N/A
The housewives are regrouping in Auckland after the Port Douglas fallout. In an attempt to lighten the mood, Michelle takes Anne to a hip hop class. Angela has a special photo shoot and Julia invites the others to another kind of shoot.
88"You Drive Me Crazy"October 4, 2016 (2016-10-04)N/A
The wives get behind the wheel for some competitive car racing. Gilda and Anne get a surprise at an art class, while Angela opens up to Louise.
99"Launch Off"October 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)84,000[17]
Tensions arise between Gilda and Angela over the two launching their books, resulting in the two facing off again.
1010"Surprise!"October 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)116,000[17]
Gilda invites all the ladies to a surprise birthday party for Michelle.

Broadcast

In Australia, the series premiered on 28 August 2016, on Arena, the same network that initiated the The Real Housewives franchise by Matchbox Pictures.[32][33][34]

Reception

The Real Housewives of Auckland premiered with two episodes that aired to a combined total of 632,600 viewers. A spokesperson the for network praised the ratings also revealing that the episodes were number one in the 25-54-year-old female demographic as well as commanding a 19 percent share of female TV viewers.[29] The first half of the first season averaged a total of 139,000 viewers, with episode five airing to a 99,000 viewers. Episode six saw an increase in viewers, rising to a total off 124,000 viewers. Following the controversy in episode six viewership declined with episode nine being to lowest rated episode in the season, airing to 84,000 viewers. Following the decrease in viewership in episode nine; episode ten, that served as the finale for the series, rose to 116,000 total viewers. Despite the decline in rating, general manager for the network, Maria Mahoney, has claimed hat the ratings have been a success for the network and aided in a 50 per cent increase in peak viewing.[17][18]

References

  1. ↑ Simich, Ricardo (24 January 2016). "Real Housewives of Auckland: Reality show woos the blonde and beautiful". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Real Housewives of Auckland is happening – meet the first one". Stuff.co.nz. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Watch: The Real Housewives of Auckland revealed". The New Zealand Herald. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland clashes with New Zealand Fashion Week". Stuff. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland premieres on 22nd August Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:18 pm Press Release: Bravo New Zealand". Scoop. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  6. ↑ Black, Eleanor. "Real Housewives of Auckland: 'Explosive!'". Stuff. Stuff. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Producers would 'love' to bring Real Housewives of Auckland back for season 2". Stuff. October 27, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Revealed: Contract signed by Real Housewives". New Zealand Herald. 2016-10-23. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  9. ↑ "No second run for RHOAKL?". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  10. ↑ "#RHOAKL The Official Housewife Taglines". Facebook. Bravo. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Hunt, Elle (September 19, 2016). "'It's an old boating term': New Zealand reality TV star admits racial slur". The Guardian. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  12. ↑ Shaw, Aimee (September 26, 2016). "Advertising pulled after Real Housewives of Auckland controversy". NZ Healrd. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  13. ↑ McKee, Hannah (September 18, 2016). "Real Housewives of Auckland racial slur affects advertisers". Stuff. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  14. 1 2 Meng-Yee, Carolyne (September 19, 2016). "The Real Housewives of Auckland's racial slur stoush". NZ Herald. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Episode Six of Real Housewives of Auckland deals with an incident where a cast member makes an offensive comment to another cast member.". Facebook. Bravo New Zealand. September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  16. ↑ Black, Elenore (September 19, 2016). "Real Housewives of Auckland: PR and lawyers involved". Stuff. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Real Housewives' controversy backfires". Spy. October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Real Housewives of Auckland racial controversy saw viewers tune out". NZ Herald. October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  19. ↑ Cioppa, Bianca (September 22, 2016). "'She should be fired!' Real Housewives Of Auckland fans call for Julia Sloane to be sacked after her racial slur towards co-star Michelle Blanchard". Daily Mail. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  20. ↑ Meng-Yee, Carolyne. "Real Housewives of Auckland: Star's husband consults with lawyers in racial stoush fallout". NZ Herald. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Real Housewives of Auckland's Michelle says 'it's better to face uncomfortable issues'". Stuff. September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Real Housewives of Auckland star Julia Sloane claims she was 'defamed' and 'bullied' by Dame Susan Devoy". NZ Herald. September 26, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Real Housewives racial slur not OK, says Devoy". Otago Daily Times. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. September 19, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Human Rights Commission deny Real Housewife's 'bully' claim". Stuff. September 26, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Housewives: Angela is 'human'". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  26. ↑ "Housewives: Angela is 'human'". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  27. ↑ "The Real Housewives - what happened after the show". Spy. October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  28. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland premieres on 22nd August Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:18 pm Press Release: Bravo New Zealand". Scoop. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  29. 1 2 3 "Real Housewives of Auckland a 'solid' start for Bravo?". Stuff. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  30. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland premieres on 22nd August Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:18 pm Press Release: Bravo New Zealand". Scoop. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  31. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland premieres on 22nd August Thursday, 11 August 2016, 12:18 pm Press Release: Bravo New Zealand". Scoop. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  32. ↑ Knox, David (5 July 2016). "Airdate: The Real Housewives of Auckland". TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  33. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Auckland". Arena TV. Arena. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  34. ↑ "Hot Off The Press! The Real Housewives of Auckland Coming to Arena August 28". Arena TV. Arena. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.


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