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Dorinda Medley Joins E!'s The Golden Life, Replacing Zarin

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dorinda Medley, former Real Housewives of New York cast member, will replace Jill Zarin on E!'s The Golden Life.
Jill Zarin was fired after controversial comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
The ten-episode series will shoot in Palm Beach, reuniting Real Housewives of New York alumni Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Kelly Bensimon as they explore friendship and life challenges, past drama may resurface.

History

Historical Context

"The Real Housewives of New York City" premiered on March 4, 2008, as the second installment of Bravo's reality franchise, attracting over 2.5 million viewers in its first season. The show, which highlights the lives of affluent women, has undergone significant cast changes, including Dorinda Medley's recent addition, reflecting its adaptability to public sentiment and ongoing cultural conversations surrounding representation and class dynamics.

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Story summary

Dorinda Medley, former Real Housewives of New York cast member, will replace Jill Zarin on E!'s The Golden Life.
Jill Zarin was fired after controversial comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
The ten-episode series will shoot in Palm Beach, reuniting Real Housewives of New York alumni Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Kelly Bensimon as they explore friendship and life challenges, past drama may resurface.

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