BravoCon saved one of its biggest announcements for its final day. During an “Ask Andy” panel, Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen officially revealed the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island — the franchise’s newest city — and premiered the show’s first trailer, per Variety.
Ashley Iaconetti Makes Housewives History
View this post on InstagramAs long rumored, Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise alum Ashley Iaconetti is one of the full-time cast members of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. It marks the first time a Bachelor Nation star has ever joined the Real Housewives universe.
Iaconetti — who shares two sons with her husband and fellow Bachelor in Paradise alum Jared Haibon — is newly settled in Rhode Island, and the trailer wastes no time highlighting it. It opens with her voiceover: “In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone… People here don’t look down on other states. But they are weirded out that other states exist.”
The series positions Iaconetti as both an outsider and an instant anchor as she adapts to her husband’s home state while juggling motherhood, influencer work and their popular local coffee shop.
RHONJ star and The Traitors season 3 winner Dolores Catania also appears this season — not as a Housewife, but as a “friend” of the cast. With RHONJ on pause, Catania is embracing her long-standing connection to the state.
Her official bio notes: “Rhode Island captured Dolores’s heart years ago, and she’s longed to return ever since. With her dear friend Liz McGraw living there – and a shared business project on the horizon – a sun-soaked, beach-filled summer is a natural fit for this Jersey girl.”
Bravo also shared the first official logline for the new franchise entry:
They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large. As ‘The Real Housewives’ hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will premiere in 2026.
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Meet the Full Cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Rhode Island through and through, Alicia embraces her roots with pride — right down to her signature pronunciation of “cracker.” Engaged to Billy Kitsilis for eight years but still hesitant to walk down the aisle (even with their daughter, Celina, urging her on), she helps run his restaurant, Pizza Mamma, and thrives in the heat both in and out of the kitchen.
Rosie DiMare
A former local news anchor turned lifestyle host and in-demand DJ, Rosie lives in North Kingstown with her husband, Frank Sinatra–style singer Rich DiMare, and their dog, Clementine. The two recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
After finding love on Bachelor in Paradise with Warwick native Jared Haibon, Ashley is now a full-time Rhode Islander and mom to sons Dawson and Hayden. While Jared manages their coffee shop, Ashley continues to grow her social media empire and adjusts to life in her husband’s home state.
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Liz McGraw
Regarded as Rhode Island royalty, Liz is the state’s self-proclaimed Cannabis Queen. She and her husband, Gerry McGraw, run The Slater Center — the largest cannabis dispensary in Rhode Island. She balances business, style, and life as a devoted stepmom to Miranda, Briana and Skyla.
A powerhouse Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Manager for elite East Coast families, Rulla juggles high-level work and home life with her husband, prominent podiatrist Brian Pontarelli, and their two children, Luca and Laila.
Kelsey Swanson
A former Miss Rhode Island and sought-after makeup artist, Kelsey enjoys a decade-long relationship with one of the state’s most notable figures — and all the luxury and social obligations that come with it.
Jo-Ellen Tiberi
Cranston’s self-proclaimed town gossip, Jo-Ellen is an aesthetic practice development manager at the top of her field. She balances a demanding career with raising three kids — Gian, Jolie and Gia—alongside her high-school-sweetheart husband, Gary Tiberi.
Cohen also confirmed that The Real Housewives of New York City has a cast in place for season 16 and will begin filming soon, and that The Real Housewives of New Jersey — currently on pause — will return at some point.
The new season of The Bachelorette is moving to a new night when it premieres its 22nd season on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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