Andy Cohen reveals Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s Italian cast, deep family ties, and surprises—expect Jersey vibes with stricter checks and fresh twists.
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What’s the buzz on Rhode Island’s new cast?
Andy Cohen, at 56, is totally pumped about the latest Bravo hit, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—he thinks fans will eat it up.
These women are a tight crew, super Italian with roots that run deep, and they all know each other’s business in that tiny state.
It’s like a web of friendships and family drama that’ll keep you hooked from the start.
How does it stack up against New Jersey?
Cohen says it’s got vibes of early Jersey Housewives, but cranked up with even more Italian flair and family ties that twist everywhere.
He pointed out that in Rhode Island, everyone’s connected in ways that make for juicy overlaps and surprises.
While Jersey had its moments, this one’s set to shock with deeper family lore and less escape from the past.
Have things changed with casting?
Back in the Jersey days, nobody had shady backgrounds, but now Bravo’s way stricter on checks after stuff like Teresa Giudice’s fraud case hit the fan in 2015.
That means they’re digging deeper to avoid any mess.
It’s all about keeping the show fresh while dodging real-life drama that could derail things.
What’s next for Bravo?
They dropped the news on May 7, adding RHORI to a lineup that includes wild swaps, reboots like Ladies of London, and a Shahs spinoff called The Valley: Persian Style.
These women have big dreams, thriving businesses, and enough tangled dynamics to fill a season.
In a state this small, secrets don’t stay buried for long.
All in all, Andy Cohen’s vision for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island promises bold Italian flair, real connections, and safer casting—expect surprises, laughs, and drama that echoes the franchise’s best while forging its own path.