Andy Cohen Compares ‘RHORI’ To ‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’

Bravo formally confirmed the rumors circulating that the “Real Housewives” franchise was increasing to Rhode Island, and host Andy Cohen could not be extra excited.

During an interview selling the collection, Andy Cohen, who will even function one of many present’s govt producers, teased that the present might remind viewers of the early days of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey.”

Speaking with Page Six about Bravo increasing the “Real Housewives” franchise to a brand new state, Cohen teased how thrilling the brand new group of girls will likely be on tv.

“The cast is incredible,” the daddy of two mentioned concerning the Rhode Island ladies. “They are very Italian.”

He went on to say that because the Ocean State is so small, many of the cast members had personal relationships with each other prior to cameras rolling, making for a great ensemble of women.

“Rhode Island is such a small state, and they all kind of know each other and overlap, and it’s an incredible group of women who have really interesting connections. I think it’s going to really surprise people,” he said.

Cohen also told Page Six that even though “RHONJ” has a strong Italian presence, the two shows are very different.

In fact, he said the Rhode Island cast is “more Italian” with “deep families.” However, he noted the cast “does kind of remind [me] of early Jersey in a weird way.”

The solid of Housewives who will be a part of the Bravo household hasn’t been revealed but. According to a press launch, nevertheless, the collection will observe a “tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations.”

“With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your past … or each other,” the assertion learn.

Rhode Island’s governor, Dan McKee, expressed his pleasure concerning the Bravo franchise’s arrival within the coastal state.

On X, previously Twitter, he wrote, “You can find me where the chowder’s clear, the coffee’s milk, and the Housewives are Real.”

He added, “We’re excited to welcome Bravo, The Real Housewives, and their millions of viewers to Rhode Island to showcase our vibrant communities, amazing food, and stunning coastal beauty. #RHORI.”

Regarding the following season of “RHONJ,” Bravo is reportedly nonetheless toying with methods to “see how they can make it work.”

For these unfamiliar with the state of affairs, the network paused the present after its 14th season as a result of hostility between solid members Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Margaret Josephs.

An earlier report urged Bravo fired greater than half of the solid; nevertheless, another report mentioned the declare was unfaithful.

“All of them have been in contact with production, but not with any news,” a supply shared. “There’s still an open line of communication, but no news on who is coming back or who is not coming back.”

The insider additionally shared that Bravo was “stalling.”