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The country’s smallest geographic state received big news May 7: Rhode Island is getting a “Real Housewives” franchise.
Bravo announced the news Wednesday after teasing four new shows in a cheeky X post. “IT’S. ALL. HAPPENING,” read an Instagram caption from the NBCUniversal-owned cable network.
“Set against the shores of the Ocean State, ‘The Real Housewives’ franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations,” the official description said.
The statement continued: “With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your past… or each other.”
The franchise follows the drama filled, table flipped lives of wealthy women’s lowbrow fights in upper crust cities across America.
The franchise boasts shows in Atlanta, Potomac, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City and Miami. The New Jersey, New York City and Dubai editions are in flux. Dallas and Washington, D.C. are no longer airing.
Since 2005, the “Real Housewives” franchise has explored deeper themes that go beyond glitz and glam, including financial instability, divorce, domestic violence, DUIs and the aftermath of home invasions. Two cast members from the franchise have been sentenced to federal prison for fraud charges.
The “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” hails from production company Evolution Media and is slated to be executive produced by Bravo star and “Real Housewives” franchise figurehead Andy Cohen as well as Lucilla D’Agostino, Joseph Ferraro and Jen McClure-Metz.
Rhode Island Film & TV Office executive director Steven Feinberg praised the news in a Facebook post confirming the upcoming program, which has garnered rumors in recent months.
“One of the most popular reality-shows ever to grace television, ‘The Real Housewives’ franchise sparked an avalanche of enthusiasm when word spread that this entertaining series just might land in the Ocean State,” Feinberg said.
Ocean State political leaders praise ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
Rhode Island politicians also applauded the upcoming “Rhode Island” show in respective statements after the news was made public.
Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat, praised the decision to bring the “Real Housewives” to the state.
“We’re excited to welcome ‘The Real Housewives’ and their millions of viewers to Rhode Island,” McKee said in a news release. “Our state is home to vibrant communities, amazing food, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty – perfect for the spotlight. This is a great opportunity to support our local economy and bring national attention to all Rhode Island has to offer.”
The state’s legislative House speaker, K. Joseph Shekarchi, said, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” filming is a “great way to showcase some of the Ocean State’s world-class dining and hospitality.”
The Rhode Island state Senate president, Valarie J. Lawson, agreed, adding that she is pleased to welcome Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise to Rhode Island, “and I am excited for the show’s millions of fans to get a glimpse into our state’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty.”
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