Overview
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which posted new previews Tuesday, confirmed a nine‑model shoot in Loreto, Mexico, photographed by James Macari.
- Bethenny Frankel, 55, was named a 2026 rookie and shared behind‑the‑scenes clips from the set after first linking with the brand by walking its Swim Week runway in 2025.
- The Loreto group pairs newcomers Frankel and Jocelyn Corona with returnees Ilona Maher, Livvy Dunne, Hunter McGrady, Brooks Nader, Lauren Chan, Molly Sims and Haley Kalil (Haley Baylee).
- Coverage ranged from SI’s celebratory posts and fan reactions to tabloid angles that spotlighted Kalil’s return after a multi‑year break and referenced past legal drama reported elsewhere.
- The Loreto reveal follows SI’s earlier Botswana teaser shot by Ruven Afanador, reflecting a staggered, multi‑location rollout before the full issue hits newsstands in May 2026.