@Cat No one is actually blocking Monique from returning. Andy even said a few years ago that he wanted Monique back on Potomac. I am pretty certain it was because there is an albatross still hanging over the show--unresolved issues. I think the door is open for Monique to return when she is ready. Monique (herself) has sworn off reality TV; however, how many times have we heard many of these women say that? With the right price, anyone can be swayed back.
Yeah, I've heard rumblings that Gold Coast is where they wanna try and do a show next. It boggles my mind how at the height of Melbourne, why they didn't churn out city after city immediately. Even at their lowest, I didn't think Sydney needed to be cancelled. Tweaked? Yes. I am actually hoping Sydney is so good that they do more cities. Honestly, I wish Bravo would've acquired the rights to all the Australian/New Zealand and British shows and added them to their now lineup.