Locals slam Made In Bondi – after it was revealed where the cast are REALLY from: ‘Entitled rich kids wanting attention’

Made in Bondi has been heavily criticised by Sydney residents who say the Channel Seven reality series is doing Bondi Beach a disservice.

Residents of the area told Yeah This week they said they were angry about the way the beachside suburb is being portrayed.

“Bondi is not defined by a handful of cosmetically polished, rich boys looking for attention,” local resident Jake Leech told the publication.

Another local, Jean, said: ‘The last thing Bondi needs is more unrealistic media that reinforces these stereotypes. [that everybody is an influencer here].

“This is one of Sydney’s most diverse suburbs, with a strong sense of community, but that is never emphasised.”

Another resident remarked: ‘The real elite wouldn’t be caught dead here’.

This comes after it was revealed that the majority of the series’ cast are not from the iconic beachside suburb.

According to Seven, the reality series “follows the real lives and loves of young Sydney socialites living in the affluent eastern suburbs and on the world’s most famous beach: Bondi.”

However, it appears that most of the cast members aren’t from Bondi or even Sydney at all.

“Producers have tried hard to get real local Bondi members on board with a profile, but they haven’t had much luck,” a source told The Sunday Telegraph.

The cast includes: Bella Salerno, 23, who spent much of her childhood in Europe, Molly Paradice, 23, from Scone in New South Wales and Isabella Cicero, 31, a content creator from Perth.

Pippa Hanan, 22, from Paddington, publicist Billy Daniels, 32, who moved to Paddington from Perth, and model Lachlan McLean, 27, from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, also feature in the series.

Residents of the area told Yahoo this week they are angry about the way the beachside suburb is being portrayed. Pictured: Bondi Beach

Jewellery designer Emma Pillemer, 22, is believed to be the only cast member who actually grew up in Bondi.

Sources on set also claim that the majority of filming took place in Brighton Le Sands, about 30 minutes from Bondi Beach.

“They’re clearly not targeting an Australian audience,” an insider noted. “This show is aimed at the international market, who won’t know the difference.”

Contestants reportedly received as little as $240 for a day on set.

In stark contrast, the Real Housewives of Sydney actors have contracts worth $30,000 to $50,000.

It seems that most of the cast members are not actually from Bondi, or even Sydney. Pictured: Emma Pillemer, who is believed to be the only cast member who actually grew up in Bondi

Lawson Mahoney (pictured) was born and raised in the Eastern Suburbs and attended the famous private boys’ school, The Scots College

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 failed to yield the desired results, they had to settle for a mix of influencers and socialites from different parts of Australia and beyond.

The title of Made in Bondi suggests local glamour and beachside life, but the film could surprise viewers with its unexpected cast and filming locations.

Ny Breaking Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.