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Bravo Names ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Cast and Debuts First Trailer at BravoCon

The reveal leans on Rhode Island’s close-knit social scene to frame the franchise’s latest expansion.

Overview

  • Bravo confirmed seven full-time cast members: Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
  • Andy Cohen unveiled the inaugural trailer at BravoCon on November 16, offering first looks at coastal luxury and the state’s insular social dynamics.
  • The series is slated to premiere on Bravo in 2026, with an exact date to be announced.
  • The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dolores Catania will appear in a friend role through her connection to Liz McGraw.
  • Official bios highlight deep local ties and businesses, including McGraw’s Slater Center dispensary, the Carmody–Kitsilis family’s Pizza Mamma, wealth management, beauty and a coffee shop run by Iaconetti’s family.