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Liz McGraw Will Not Return to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

Her exit leaves Season 2 casting unsettled.

Overview

  • Liz McGraw confirmed on Wednesday, July 1 that she will not return for RHORI Season 2 and said she is stepping back to focus on family, work and personal passions.
  • Hours after her announcement she denied social‑media claims that legal trouble or 'skeletons' prompted her decision, saying she has never been investigated and warning she will hold rumor spreaders accountable.
  • Reporting linked some fan speculation to her longtime friend Dino Guilmette, who recently rejected a plea deal and faces up to 88 years on drug‑ and fraud‑related charges; his case remains active.
  • Bravo and franchise figures responded supportively, with Andy Cohen commenting 'The door is always open' and the network reacting on social media, while producers have not announced the official Season 2 cast.
  • RHORI debuted in April 2026 to strong multiplatform viewership, and McGraw’s confirmed departure — the first ahead of Season 2 filming — leaves questions about casting and storylines for the next season.