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Bravo Unveils ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Trailer and Cast at BravoCon, Sets 2026 Debut

Bravo frames the spinoff as a 20th‑anniversary expansion focused on Rhode Island’s close‑knit social circles.

Overview

  • Andy Cohen premiered the first trailer on Nov. 16 at BravoCon, confirming a 2026 launch on Bravo with the specific date still to come.
  • Season 1 features Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo‑Ellen Tiberi, with Dolores Catania joining as a friend.
  • The teaser casts the Ocean State as an insular, affluent arena—“In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone”—with coastal luxury and interwoven relationships.
  • Official bios anchor the ensemble in local enterprises, highlighting McGraw’s Slater Center cannabis dispensary, Carmody’s Pizza Mamma, Pontarelli’s wealth management work and Swanson’s makeup business.
  • Bachelor Nation alum Ashley Iaconetti enters as a newcomer to the circle after relocating to husband Jared Haibon’s home state, signaling a cross‑franchise play for viewers.