Real Housewives debuts as top entertainment title on Foxtel

New Foxtel series The Real Housewives of Sydney premiered last night to 95,000 viewers on Arena.

It was the top rated entertainment series, outside of pre-season AFL.

The Matchbox Pictures series was down slightly on the premiere of The Real Housewives of Melbourne three years ago, which debuted with 117,000 viewers before increasing to become one of its most recognised new brands.

So far the Sydney edition is generating plenty of press.

Meanwhile Real Housewives of Melbourne is also due to return later this year.