The Real Housewives are Coming to…Rhode Island?

Move over, Beverly Hills, and back it up, Atlanta—there’s a new crew in town, and they’re coming straight from the Ocean State. That’s right: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is officially happening. Cue the lobster rolls, oversized sunglasses, and passive-aggressive book club invites.

The news was casually dropped during the latest episode of Taste of Taylor, where host Taylor Strecker and guest Andrew Collin squealed over the announcement like two kids who just found out recess got extended. “Can you believe it?” Taylor gushed. “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—I didn’t even know we had eleven Real Housewives franchises!”

Who is part of the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island?

As of this writing, Bravo hasn’t officially released any cast details. No names, taglines, or dramatic slow-motion walks into seafood restaurants. But we know that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will be the eleventh official franchise under the Bravo Housewives umbrella. That’s a starting lineup of dramatic brunches, closet tours, and at least one friendship-ending wine toss per season.

Andrew had the same question we all did: “Do they even have housewives in Rhode Island?” While the Ocean State might be the smallest in the country, it’s packed with big personalities. As Taylor said, “I don’t care where they’re from, if they fight over fake bags and themed parties, I’m in.”

What are the richest towns in Rhode Island?

So, where might Bravo source their new cast of lovable, unhinged divas? A glance at the state’s wealthiest towns (courtesy of The Providence Journal) offers a few solid bets:

• East Greenwich: The perennial front-runner. With million-dollar homes and yacht-club moms, this town screams Housewife.
• Barrington: Quiet, coastal, and casually wealthy. Expect Pilates instructors and three types of organic hummus per household.
• Jamestown: Gorgeous views, old money, and just enough snobbery to create the perfect passive-aggressive power struggle.
• West Greenwich: A bit more rural, but don’t let that fool you—there’s serious money here.
• Cumberland: Viola Davis’s hometown. What are we doing here if we don’t get a How to Get Away With Murder-style clapback in the confessionals?

Culturally, Rhode Island is an interesting beast. It’s part New England prep, part Italian-American grit, with a dash of “I summer in Narragansett” attitude. The result? A potentially perfect cocktail of ego, loyalty, generational wealth, and just enough pettiness to keep things juicy.

What other shows has Bravo renewed?

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island isn’t the only new show on Bravo’s menu. According to Variety, the network is doubling down on its tried-and-true formula of wealthy women + chaos = ratings.

First up is a reboot of Ladies of London, the much-beloved docusoap from 2014 to 2017. The new version will return to Bravo, while a separate series, The Real Housewives of London, is set to premiere on Hayu, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform. Because one group of drama-loving Brits just isn’t enough.

But the real wild card here? Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition. Yes, really. Presumably, this means we’ll be watching different Housewives swap families and wreak emotional havoc in entirely new zip codes. “Can you imagine Teresa Giudice in Salt Lake City?” Taylor cackled on the pod. “I’d pay real money for that.”

Whether the show turns out to be yacht-club glam or PTA-meeting chaos, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is shaping up to be the unexpected addition we didn’t know we needed. You can drive across the state in under an hour—which means these women have likely been swimming in the same social circles for generations. And honestly? We’ll be shocked if there’s no fight over who brought the best clam dip to the block party.

Bravo, take us to the smallest state with the biggest drama. We’re ready.

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