The ladies of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” officially took their seats for their first-ever reunion taping — and Bravo fans are already dissecting the seating chart.
The RHORI season 1 reunion was filmed on Thursday, May 21, in New York City, with host Andy Cohen leading the cast through what’s expected to be an emotional and dramatic recap of the franchise’s debut season.
Cast members Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi all reunited to revisit the highs, lows, and feuds from the breakout first season.
And, as always in the Housewives universe, where the women sit says a lot.
To Andy’s right sat Alicia, Jo-Ellen, and Kelsey, while Liz, Rulla, Rosie, and Ashley took seats on his left side.
Andy Cohen Warned the RHORI Cast Ahead of Their First Reunion
Grab a crackah. The #RHORI Reunion seating chart has arrived! Filming now, Ma. 🐚 pic.twitter.com/TPjL8o3dxx
— Bravo (@BravoTV) May 21, 2026
Long before the cameras rolled on the reunion, Andy was already preparing the “RHORI” women for what was ahead.
During an April appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Andy gave the cast some veteran Housewives advice as they navigated their first season in the spotlight.
“As the season plays out, you’re going to hear a lot in confessionals from the other women,” Andy told the cast. “Try to stay in the place you are right now with each other.”
“This is the thing that veteran housewives have a hard time with each other,” he continued. “But keep a list, and we will hash it out at the reunion.”
Andy also warned the women not to get too caught up in fan reactions online as the show aired.
“Don’t believe the comments,” he advised. “Don’t change. We cast you all for a reason, don’t change.”
The first season of RHORI quickly became one of Bravo’s most talked-about new franchises, introducing viewers to a tight-knit Rhode Island friend group filled with family ties, shifting loyalties, and explosive drama.
Andy also reminded the cast just how rare their new Housewives status really is.
“Enjoy this ride,” he told them during the “WWHL” appearance. “There are just 200 Housewives that have ever existed. You are known all over the world.”
New episodes of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” air Sunday nights on Bravo.
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