We told you RHORI news was coming!
BravoCon 2025 delivered a brand-new franchise — but Cocktailers already knew the scoop. Hours before Bravo made anything official, Bravo and Cocktails received a tip that “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” would be unveiled during Andy Cohen’s “Ask Andy” panel.
The message warned that the women wouldn’t be present and that fans should expect either a cast photo or a full trailer. Spoiler alert: Cocktailers were right again.
RHORI Trailer Drops at BravoCon After Early Tip-Off From Cocktailers
On Sunday, November 16, fans got their very first look at “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” complete with a dramatic trailer and a full lineup reveal. Meet your newest Housewives: Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiber. And yes — Dolores Catania will appear as a friend, marking one of the most anticipated cross-franchise connections of the year.
“In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone,” several cast members teased in the trailer. “People here, they don’t look down on other states, but they are weirded out that other states exist.” The women jokingly called their state a “blip,” but insisted it’s “the center of the universe” in their world.
🚨BREAKING FROM #BRAVOCON🚨 In a state this small, there are no secrets. Here’s a first look at the Real Housewives of Rhode Island… coming 2026! #RHORI pic.twitter.com/GJqBkbPhRJ
— Bravo (@BravoTV) November 16, 2025
Ashley I., best known to Bachelor Nation as the queen of tears, also appears to be carrying that legacy straight into the Bravo universe. The trailer promised emotional moments, messy accusations, and even a whisper of affair rumors — you know, all the ingredients of a Real Housewives debut.
Bravo first announced the franchise back in May, describing it as a tight-knit community full of generational families, aspirational lifestyles, and friendships that don’t allow anyone to escape their past. In an interview with People, Andy Cohen even teased that RHORI would be “Italian with a capital I,” describing the vibe as “early Jersey energy.”
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