Overview
- Bravo premiered the first trailer and confirmed the full cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, set to debut in 2026.
- Season 1 stars Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi, with RHONJ’s Dolores Catania appearing as a friend.
- Andy Cohen said RHONY Season 16’s lineup is locked with filming to begin soon and denied rumors of a reboot–OG “hybrid” cast.
- RHONJ remains on pause with no casting announcement at BravoCon, as Cohen insists the series will resume only when the casting is right; reports say several veterans test‑filmed with newcomers in mid‑August.
- Bravo also revealed The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip event series for 2026, a coast‑to‑coast celebration starting in Orange County and concluding with an East Coast finale, airing on Bravo with next‑day streaming on Peacock.