Bravo to reboot “Real Housewives of New York City”
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After a messy and low-rated 13th season of the “Real Housewives of New York City,” which ended in September without even a reunion, Bravo decided to just reboot the whole cast altogether.
The latest season included Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Leah McSweeney, and newcomer Eboni K. Williams. While no official casting news has been announced, Cohen implied that the show is starting from scratch.
Andy Cohen told Variety:
“This is the most multicultural, diverse, and energetic and exciting city in America: We are searching for a multicultural group of friends who really best reflect the most exciting city in the country. We’re looking for a group of women who are real friends, and who are of diverse backgrounds, races and religions.”
In order not to throw away one of the staples of the “Real Housewives” franchise and one that worked for so many years since 2008, Bravo also announced a new series with the working title RHONY: Throwback or RHONY: Legacy, which will feature some former Housewives.
While there's no confirmation about which cast members might return for this series, Cohen hinted that he had an idea of who he would want, which could include season 13 cast members like Sonja Morgan, Eboni K. Williams, and Luann de Lesseps.
However, Cohen clarified that the network is prioritizing the reboot, which is “being developed and produced for Bravo.”
“I’ve got to tell you that in my almost 20 years working with Bravo, to me, this is the most exciting casting proposition that I’ve been involved with,” he said of the rebooted RHONY.
“We are quite literally looking for who will be the new Real Housewives of New York City! And I think this represents a tremendous opportunity for a rebirth of the show. What we’re looking for is everything that makes a great Housewife: fun, opinionated, successful, aspirational women who represent a side of New York that we want to see more of.”
