Overview
- Bravo confirmed Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy and Jessel Taank will return as full-time cast members, with Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye joining as new Housewives.
- Carole Radziwill will rejoin the franchise as a recurring “friend of” for Season 16, marking her first on-show appearance since departing after Season 10 in 2018.
- Cameras are scheduled to roll in New York City this week, with the network saying additional season details will be announced later.
- Recent cast exits include Brynn Whitfield, Ubah Hassan and Racquel Chevremont, with Jenna Lyons and Rebecca Minkoff also not returning for the new season.
- Radziwill’s return has drawn scrutiny after her name appeared in Epstein-related documents; she has denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and no charges have been brought, while a rumored showrunner change to Lori Gordon remains unconfirmed by Bravo and no premiere date has been set.