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Bravo Sets April 2 Debut for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

Bravo touts tightly woven relationships in a summer-shot Ocean State backdrop to differentiate its next Housewives installment.

Overview

  • The new series premieres April 2 on Bravo following an SXSW preview from executive producer Andy Cohen.
  • Cohen emphasized Rhode Island’s small scale, saying many cast members already share family, school or social ties.
  • Filming took place over the summer, with the show leaning into waterfront homes and coastal scenery.
  • The cast includes Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi, with Dolores Catania appearing as a friend.
  • Cohen voiced strong confidence, saying there is "not a dud episode" and suggesting earlier worries about franchise saturation have faded.