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

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

Throughout an interview selling the sequence, Andy Cohen, who can even function one of many present’s government producers, teased that the present could remind viewers of the early days of the “Actual Housewives of New Jersey.”

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

“The forged is unbelievable,” the daddy of two stated in regards to 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 forged members had private relationships with one another previous to cameras rolling, making for an ideal ensemble of ladies.

“Rhode Island is such a small state, they usually all form of know one another and overlap, and it’s an unbelievable group of ladies who’ve actually fascinating connections. I believe it’s going to actually shock folks,” he stated.

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

In actual fact, he stated the Rhode Island forged is “extra Italian” with “deep households.” Nonetheless, he famous the forged “does form of remind [me] of early Jersey in a bizarre approach.”

The forged of Housewives who will be a part of the Bravo household hasn’t been revealed but. In accordance with a press launch, nevertheless, the sequence will comply with 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 in regards to 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 thousands and thousands of viewers to Rhode Island to showcase our vibrant communities, wonderful meals, and beautiful coastal magnificence. #RHORI.”

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

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

An earlier report steered Bravo fired greater than half of the forged; nevertheless, one other 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 just isn’t coming again.”

The insider additionally shared that Bravo was “stalling.”