Get ready for a dramatic ride as Bravo unveils its newest addition, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, set to premiere in 2026. This new installment promises to bring the same intense drama as its spin-offs, with a cast that includes familiar faces and some surprising newcomers.
At the heart of the show is Ashley Iaconetti, a 37-year-old Bachelor Nation alum, who is trading rose ceremonies for the gossip-filled streets of Rhode Island. Iaconetti, a recent addition to the state, joins her husband, Jared Haibon, in the Ocean State, marking a shift from the rose-filled ceremonies of her Bachelor days to the drama-filled lives of the Real Housewives.
Another familiar face is Dolores Catania, a friend-of-the-housewives, who is off-screen pals with Liz McGraw, the owner of the state's largest and most successful cannabis dispensary. Catania, a Real Housewives of New Jersey favorite, brings her unique brand of drama to the show.
The cast also includes Alicia Carmody, a Rhode Island native who owns a pizzeria with her fiancé, Rosie DiMare, a former local TV news anchor, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, a certified financial planner and wealth manager, Kelsey Swanson, a former Miss Rhode Island and renowned makeup artist, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi, the self-proclaimed town gossip who juggles her career and family life.
Despite the seemingly innocuous cast, the series trailer hints at intense drama and tension, with whispered secrets and rumors taking center stage. One cast member reveals, 'In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone,' setting the stage for a season filled with gossip and intrigue.
The trailer teases a variety of juicy rumors, including a husband meeting a woman every morning at the gym, a cast member allegedly having two boyfriends, and a podiatrist husband 'doing more than just rubbing feet.' As Liz explains, 'It's Rhode Island: When someone says something, we all hear it.'
As one cast member says, 'Smallest state with the biggest attitude.' The show promises to explore the unique dynamics of this small state, where secrets and gossip thrive. While the cast may seem like a mix of pageant stars and moms, the trailer hints at a deeper, more dramatic story.
Bravo-holics will have to wait until 2026 to witness the full drama unfold, but until then, there's plenty of other exciting TV to look forward to in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest TV premieres.
