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.

Throughout an interview selling the collection, Andy Cohen, who may also function one of many present’s government producers, teased that the present might remind viewers of the early days of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey.”

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

“The solid is unbelievable,” the daddy of two stated concerning the Rhode Island girls. “They’re very Italian.”

He went on to say that as a result of the Ocean State is so small, lots of the solid members had private relationships with one another previous to cameras rolling, making for an amazing ensemble of girls.

“Rhode Island is such a small state, they usually all sort of know one another and overlap, and it’s an unbelievable group of girls who’ve actually attention-grabbing connections. I feel it’s going to actually shock folks,” he stated.

Cohen additionally instructed Web page Six that though “RHONJ” has a powerful Italian presence, the 2 reveals are very completely different.

The truth is, he stated the Rhode Island solid is “extra Italian” with “deep households.” Nonetheless, he famous the solid “does sort of remind [me] of early Jersey in a bizarre manner.”

The solid of Housewives who will be part of the Bravo household hasn’t been revealed but. In accordance with a press launch, nevertheless, the collection will observe a “tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who’ve deep neighborhood roots and households that return generations.”

“With aspirational lives, thriving companies and tangled household dynamics, these decade-long friendships show that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your previous … or one another,” 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 could find me the place the chowder’s clear, the espresso’s milk, and the Housewives are Actual.”

He added, “We’re excited to welcome Bravo, The Actual Housewives, and their hundreds of thousands of viewers to Rhode Island to showcase our vibrant communities, superb meals, and gorgeous coastal magnificence. #RHORI.”

Relating to the subsequent season of “RHONJ,” Bravo is reportedly nonetheless toying with methods to “see how they will make it work.”

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

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

“All of them have been involved with manufacturing, however not with any information,” a supply shared. “There’s nonetheless an open line of communication, however no information on who’s coming again or who isn’t coming again.”

The insider additionally shared that Bravo was “stalling.”