Andy Cohen Praises Rhode Island Housewives Season 2026

"We don't do this often," Vice President at Bravo Andy Cohen said to the crowd, as a select group had the chance to watch the premiere episode of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island before it debuts on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Meet the Rhode Island Housewives

The ladies he's referring to include Ashley Iaconetti, Dolores Catania, Liz McGraw, Kelsey Swanson, Rosie DiMare, Alicia Carmody, Jo-Ellen Tiberi and Rulla Nehme and Pontarelli.

If the Real Housewives franchise has taught us anything, it's that these women will soon become household names.

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Local Flavor and Drama in Rhode Island

"You all, from the get-go, just delivered," Cohen said about the seven housewives. "You're funny. You're aspirational. I want to visit Rhode Island now."

Premiere Date and What to Expect

The spotlight will shine on the Ocean State Thursday, April 2, 2026, so if you happen to notice a few more tourists at the beaches this summer, you'll know why.

"The governor of Rhode Island is going to be kissing your a** soon," Cohen said to the housewives.

We'd Totally Watch These Ladies on 'Real Housewives of Nashville''

Despites television's best efforts to create a reality television series about the wives of country music's biggest stars, the concept has never stuck. That hasn't stopped us from putting together our dream cast should a Real Housewives of Nashville franchise ever get off the ground.

Here are several country wives that would be perfect for the show and even a few singers who are not married - yet.