Overview
- On July 13 several outlets reported that E! executives were impressed by early footage of The Golden Life and ordered additional episodes before the series has aired.
- The Golden Life reunites RHONY original cast members Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer and Dorinda Medley as the core ensemble.
- Production sources say the initial episodes were filmed in Palm Beach and that cameras are due to roll again later this month in the Hamptons followed by New York City.
- Insiders describe the series as lighter and more playful than the typical Housewives tone, and they report a cameo from Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs.
- Reports say the OG cast does not want on‑screen crossovers with Bravo’s rebooted RHONY lineup, and separate reporting says Jill Zarin was removed from early consideration after controversial comments.