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Bravo Debuts 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' as RHONY Faces Uncertain Future

The network has announced its 12th Housewives installment while placing New York's series on hiatus with no confirmed plans for its return.

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Overview

  • Bravo has officially announced 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' a new series featuring a tight-knit, Italian-American cast with deep community ties.
  • Executive producer Andy Cohen has likened the Rhode Island cast to the early days of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' emphasizing their strong family dynamics.
  • The Real Housewives of New York City has been placed on hiatus, with no cast contracts issued and ongoing internal debates about its potential reconfiguration.
  • A Bravo spokesperson clarified that RHONY has not been officially canceled, despite reports suggesting no immediate plans for its return.
  • The RHONY reboot, launched in 2023 with a new cast, struggled with low ratings and on-set controversies, including fractured relationships and allegations of racial slurs.