The Real Housewives of Cheshire is returning for a special All Stars series set in Thailand to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, MailOnline can reveal.
Fan favourites including Leanne Brown, former wife of ex-Manchester United star Wes, Ester Dohnalová, Lauren Simon, Paige Chohan, Seema Malhotra, and Sheena Lynch, who’s married to Boyzone singer Shane, are expected to feature in the latest instalment of the reality show.
And more familiar faces are thought to be joining the line-up throughout the celebratory series, as bosses attempt to keep some big surprises up their sleeves.
Production will be based initially away from the traditional leafy surrounding of Cheshire in the tropical setting of Koh Samui in Thailand where the Housewives will attempt to heal the divide in the group.
According to insiders, the five star holiday sparks even more rows and they return back home with tensions at an all time high in scenes set to air next month on ITVBe.
A TV insider said: ‘The production team has gone to huge lengths to keep casting under lock and key. It’s on a need to know basis, to avoid any spoilers for fans.
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The Real Housewives of Cheshire is returning for a special All Stars series set in Thailand to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, MailOnline can reveal
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Fan favourites including Leanne Brown, former wife of ex-Manchester United star Wes, are expected to feature in the latest instalment of the reality show
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More familiar faces are thought to be joining the line-up throughout the celebratory series, as bosses attempt to keep some big surprises up their sleeves
‘To mark a decade on air, it felt right for producers to bring back fan favourites for the ultimate all stars series.’
‘It’s looking likely to be the most dramatic of the series yet and bosses are prepared for fireworks, as there are some big characters returning, who are known to create some drama.’
The insider added: ‘With Love Island: All Stars being such a success story, this feels like a no brainer for ITV, and everybody feels that the fans of the show deserved something a little special to mark such a milestone for the series, as they celebrate a decade on screen.’
Twelve episodes have been green-lit by ITV who are planning to litter the instalments with cameos from other former stars.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire first premiered in 2015 and was the first British version of the hit US Real Housewives format.
It follows the lives of the glamorous and affluent cast, and is ITVBe’s biggest series after The Only Way Is Essex.
Original cast members included WAG and interior design queen Dawn Ward and fellow WAG Tanya Barnsley.
MailOnline revealed last month a London-based series was in the works and producers are hoping to attract some big-name stars.
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Original cast members included WAG and interior design queen Dawn Ward and fellow WAG Tanya Barnsley (pictured in 2018)
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Dawn Ward and her daughter Taylor could be set to make an appearance on the All Star series
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Businesswoman Seema Malhotra will star in the new series after first joining the long-running show in 2016
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The wife and mother recently attended an event to support Coleen Rooney, posing alongside This Morning host Rochelle Humes and co-star Tanya Bardsley
Announced in October 2024 by streaming platform Hayu, the series aimed to replicate the success of its US counterparts, such as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Producers planned to feature glamorous businesswomen rather than traditional celebrities or WAGs.
However, efforts to find London’s elite housewives is currently proving difficult.
A source shared: ‘They’re looking for businesswomen rather than celebs, not going down the WAG or celeb route. It’s not working as no one wants to do it.
‘They first asked her about casting back in August. It’s now January, and they’re still not cast. They keep sending messages saying, ‘Have you got anyone?”
High-profile figures such as Holly Valance, fashion entrepreneur Trinny Woodall and Selling Sunset’s Chelsea Lazkani have reportedly declined due to other commitments, while socialite Fran Cutler has hinted at possible involvement.