If a show is already getting people up in arms when it hasn’t even started airing yet, you know it’s going to be a hot topic in pop culture conversation.
Enter Netflix’s new Aussie reality show Byron Baes, which is set to follow the lives of the famous coastal town’s influencers and other socialites.
The streaming giant teased the series as being “a docu-soap series following a ‘feed’ of hot Instagrammers living their best lives, being their best selves, creating the best drama content, #nofilter guaranteed.”
The reality show, described by Netflix as a “love letter to Byron Bay” is reportedly set to begin filming this month but not everyone is happy.
Some locals have protested against the show and even some of the stars themselves weren’t happy with how Netflix promoted the show.
Netflix’s director of originals, Que Minh Luu Tweeted that cast members “hated” the press surrounding the announcement of the show.
“They are artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, business owners, models, on a spiritual journey and more,” she wrote.
“Most of them hated the press release too! Did a lot of apologising that week. Fired the PR team (lol joking about the firing, we’re all learning together).
“They understand the power of influence. They are part of Byron. They understand the creative vision of the show that has been developed with them over several months.”
So, who exactly is included the most hotly anticipated cast? Scroll on to find out!
Alex
Alex Reid
Alex Reid is Kyle Sandiland’s assistant-turned-manager.
Simba
Simba Ali
Spiritualistic therapist Simba Ali is another cast member leaked.
Nathan
Nathan Favro
Nathan shot to fame on Ali Oetjen’s season of The Bachelorette in 2017 then later enjoyed a short stint on Bachelor in Paradise.
Elle
Elle Watson
Also signed up is Elle Watson, who works for an investment company.
Dave Saskia
Dave Frim and Saskia Wotton
Genetically blessed and loved-up couplle Saskia Wotton and Dave Frim have signed on the dotted line.
Hannah
Hannah Brauer
Hannah Brauer, whose parents own Bisque Traders, are also on board.
Elias
Elias Chigro
It’s not the first reality TV show for this chiselled influencer – he was also on the Aussie version of Love Island.
Jade
Jade Kevin Foster
With more than one million Instagram followers, influencer Jade Kevin Foster is used to having all eyes on him.
Jess Lauren
Jess and Lauren Bell
Sisters Jess and Lauren Bell, who work as a fashion designer and model respectively have also reportedly on the show.
This story originally appeared on our sister site, Who.
