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Bravo Renews “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” After 2.7 M Debut

5/11/2026

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Bravo Renews

NBCUniversal announced May 11, 2026 that Bravo will air a second season of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island”.
Executive producer Andy Cohen confirmed the renewal at the NBCUniversal Upfront in New York.
The premiere attracted over 2.7 million viewers, the most-watched Bravo debut on Peacock.
Filming for season 2 is set to begin in July, with Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi returning.

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Bravo Announces Lineup

Bravo scheduled BravoCon for 2027 and a Charleston Fan Fest in October, where Andy Cohen will tape “Watch What Happens Live” episodes.
Despite strong viewership, “Ladies of London: The New Reign” was not renewed.
Bravo added “Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” and “Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives,” and announced the “Aftersun” show with Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa on June 2.

History

Historical Context

Bravo launched the Real Housewives franchise on March 21 2006 with Orange County, creating a multi-city series that now spans eleven U.S. installments and 186 featured women. After announcing the Rhode Island edition in May 2025 and premiering it April 2 2026, Bravo continues the strategy of expanding the brand through new seasons and fan events, echoing the franchise’s long-standing growth model.

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Bravo Renews

NBCUniversal announced May 11, 2026 that Bravo will air a second season of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island”.
Executive producer Andy Cohen confirmed the renewal at the NBCUniversal Upfront in New York.
The premiere attracted over 2.7 million viewers, the most-watched Bravo debut on Peacock.
Filming for season 2 is set to begin in July, with Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi returning.

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