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Bravo Unveils The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Introducing a Captivating Cast
16 Nov
Summary
- Bravo announces new Real Housewives series set in Rhode Island
- Cast includes Alicia, Rosie, Ashley, Liz, Rulla, Kelsey, and Jo-Ellen
- Dolores Catania from RHONJ joins as a friend
In a major announcement made at BravoCon 2025, Bravo has confirmed the launch of a new addition to the Real Housewives franchise: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Set to premiere in 2026, the series will follow a fresh and captivating group of women as they navigate the highs and lows of Rhode Island's close-knit social scene.
The cast includes Alicia Carmody, a restaurateur who is dodging wedding bells with her fiancé; Rosie DiMare, a former news anchor turned lifestyle host and DJ; Ashley Iaconetti, who is raising her two sons with husband Jared Haibon; Liz McGraw, the state's "Cannabis Queen" and a successful businesswoman; Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, a certified financial planner and wealth manager; Kelsey Swanson, a top makeup artist and the former Miss Rhode Island; and Jo-Ellen Tiberi, a self-proclaimed town gossip and aesthetic practice development manager.
Joining the new cast as a friend is Dolores Catania from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, who has long been drawn to the charms of Rhode Island and is excited to be a part of the new series.
