Bravo has finally announced the cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island's first season will follow Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as they navigate Rhode Island's social scene.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania will also appear in the season as "a friend" of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island women.9
Alicia is a Rhode Island native who has been engaged to her fiance Billy Kitsilis for eight years. She helps run his restaurant, Pizza Mamma, and shares a daughter, Celina, with Billy.
Rosie is a former local television news anchor who now hosts her own lifestyle program and works as a DJ. She recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Rich DiMare, a Frank Sinatra-style singer who also previously worked for a Boston radio station.
Ashley met her husband, Jared Haibon, on Bachelor in Paradise. The couple have two sons, Dawson and Hayden. While Jared is a Rhode Island native, Iaconetti moved to the state after the couple began dating. Ashley used her appearances on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise to become a social media influencer and podcaster while Jared manages a coffee shop they opened in Rhode Island.
Liz owns and operates the Slater Center, the largest cannabis dispensary in Rhode Island, alongside her husband, Gerry. She is a stepmother to Miranda, Briana, and Skyla.
Rulla is a certified financial planner and wealth manager serving East Coast families. She is married to Rhode Island podiatrist Brian and has two children, Luca and Laila.
Kelsey is a makeup artist and former Miss Rhode Island. Kelsey has been in a 10-year relationship with one of Rhode Island's "most notable figures," according to the network, resulting in her "enjoying the lap of luxury" and a "full" social calendar.
Jo-Ellen works as an aesthetic practice development manager and is married to her high school sweetheart, Gary. The couple has three children: Gian, Jolie, and Gia.
The new series is produced by Evolution Media, an Amazon MGM Studios company.
Andy Cohen serves as executive producer alongside Evolution Media executives Lucilla D'Agostino, Barry Poznick, Jen McClure-Metz, and Joseph Ferraro.
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Additional executive producers are Bianca Barnes-Williams and James Brangert.
While and exact premiere date has not been announced yet, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will debut on Bravo in 2026, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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