The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres on 7Bravo and 7plus – The Real Housewives franchise heads to the Ocean State when The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres at 9.30pm Wednesday, 9 September on 7Bravo and 7plus.
The new series arrives as the franchise marks 20 years on screen, giving Australian viewers another Bravo reality launch across Seven’s 7Bravo channel and the 7plus streaming platform.
Set in America’s smallest state, the series follows a close-knit social circle where family names, old friendships and long-held secrets carry serious weight.
The cast includes Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
Small State, Big Drama
Seven says the season explores decades-long friendships, shifting loyalties and betrayals that test a group where everyone seems to know everyone.
Some of the season’s biggest moments unfold away from home, including a weekend at Newport mansion Seaview Terrace and a later trip to Block Island, where tensions push two couples into direct conflict.
Alicia Carmody is stepping into what the release describes as her boss-babe era, while Rosie DiMare is moving from a smaller apartment into a dream home and reassessing her place in the group.
Ashley Iaconetti, known to many viewers from The Bachelor, is adjusting to Rhode Island life, two young children and co-owning a cafe with husband Jared.
Liz McGraw enters the season as a major local force, running a successful dispensary and preparing to become a grandmother, while Rulla Nehme Pontarelli faces rumours that challenge her marriage and her values.
Kelsey Swanson is weighing comfort against independence, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi finds herself caught between honesty and discretion as sensitive information circulates through the group.
Dolores Catania also appears as a friend of the cast, leaving the Jersey Shore to spend the summer in Rhode Island with Liz McGraw.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is produced by Evolution Media, an Amazon MGM Studios company. Lucilla D’Agostino, Jen McClure-Metz, Joseph Ferraro and Barry Poznick executive produce for Evolution Media. Bianca Barnes-Williams, James Brangert, Deanna Markoff, David Mills and Andy Cohen also serve as executive producers.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres 9.30pm Wednesday, 9 September on 7Bravo and 7plus.
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