Ashley Iaconetti is able to tackle her new function as a Bravolebrity after becoming a member of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
Through the Tuesday, November 18, episode of their “Almost Famous” podcast, Ashley, 37, and cohost Ben Higgins addressed her presence on the upcoming collection, which was formally confirmed at BravoCon 2025.
“The explanation I used to be gone so much over the summer time was as a result of I used to be filming The Actual Housewives of Rhode Island,” she advised podcast listeners, who beforehand speculated over Ashley’s involvement within the present. “I actually can’t say way more than you’ll be able to take a look at the trailer, which dropped at BravoCon [this weekend].”
Ashley stated it’s been “very enjoyable” to see how followers are reacting to the forged announcement and first look. “Thanks all for being so supportive and saying the sweetest issues about me being on there, I admire that a lot,” she added.
Followers received their first take a look at The Actual Housewives of Rhode Island throughout BravoCon 2025. The trailer for the brand new actuality present debuted on Sunday, November 16, throughout Andy Cohen’s “Ask Andy” panel. Followers additionally met their latest batch of Houswives: Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and […]
Even Ben, 36, couldn’t include his pleasure, teasing that the Actual Housewives franchise “simply picked up one new viewer.”
Followers initially received to know Ashley on season 19 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2015 with lead Chris Soules. She later appeared on seasons 2 and three of Bachelor in Paradise in 2015 and 2016, returning to actuality TV in 2018 on Bachelor Winter Video games.
Evaluating her time on the 2 hit franchises, Ashley stated filming RHORI this summer time “was an expertise for certain,” with out stepping into too many particulars.
“I don’t know when it’s gonna air, I don’t even know if I can provide a timeline as to what the estimated airtime is,” she defined on the podcast. “It was so much completely different than The Bachelor, I’ll say that. … It’s a very enjoyable, thrilling time to type of undergo the cycle once more, particularly with so many good individuals on the market rooting for me.”
Having been within the highlight earlier than, Ashley stated it’s “rather less scary” this time round. “At the very least, like, you guys type of perceive who I’m and hopefully that also stays mirrored all through the present,” she famous.
Bravo revealed Rhode Island as the latest Housewives franchise in Might. “Set in opposition to the shores of the Ocean State, the Actual Housewives franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who’ve deep neighborhood roots and households that return generations,” the official synopsis learn. “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.”
Bravo has formally introduced The Actual Housewives of Rhode Island — however who makes up the forged? The information broke on Sunday, November 16, at BravoCon 2025 when Andy Cohen confirmed that the premiere season will comply with Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as they […]
Particulars concerning the forged had been initially stored underneath wraps, however Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania was rumored to be concerned. On the time, a supply solely advised Us Weekly, “She has genuine roots there, and the thought is she would set a tone however not as an official forged member.”
Throughout day 3 of BravoCon, followers received their first glimpse of the forged together with Ashley, Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMarie, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi. Dolores, 54, will seem as a “buddy” of the Housewives.
“In Rhode Island, everybody is aware of everybody,” the ladies stated in a voiceover in the course of the trailer. “Folks right here, they don’t look down on different states, however they’re weirded out that different states exist.”
Ashley’s official bio mentions her husband, fellow Bachelor Nation alum Jared Haibon, and their two sons, Dawson, 3, and Hayden, 16 months.
“Whereas Jared manages their beloved espresso store, Ashley has constructed a thriving profession as a social media powerhouse, all whereas acclimating her new life in her husband’s residence state,” learn the Bravo press launch.
