Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast “Incredible” - and Italian, Says Bravo’s Cohen
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Real Housewives of Rhode Island Cast “Incredible” - and Italian, Says Bravo’s Cohen
While the Ocean State cast has not officially been announced yet, speculation on social media has been rampant.
But Bravo producer Andy Cohen knows who is in the show - and he has weighed in on the assemblage of Rhode Island women.
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“They are very Italian,” he continued. “Rhode Island is such a small state, and they all kind of know each other and overlap, and it’s an incredible group of women who have really interesting connections. I think it’s going to really surprise people.”
When Page Six noted that “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” also has a primarily Italian American cast with family drama, Cohen, 56, explained why he thinks the two differ.
“Well, they’re in Rhode Island. It’s coastal,” he pointed out, calling the yet-to-be-announced stars even “more Italian” with “deep families.”
And according to Page Six - Cohen compared Rhode Island to Real Housewives of New Jersey - which has seen a number of cast members embroiled in legal dramas - there has been greater scrutiny.
“As the show has evolved,” he explained carefully, “the diligence has evolved.”
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As GoLocal previously reported:
According to Bravo, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is the 11th Real Housewives franchise, joining The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of New York City, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, The Real Housewives of D.C., The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Miami, The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and The Real Housewives of Dallas.
There have been numerous international installments and spin-offs, including Real Housewives of Dubai, Real Housewives of Melbourne, and more.
The Real Housewives franchise's total value is estimated to be around $1 billion, according to multiple sources, The franchise's success is attributed to its long-running format, global adaptations, and the popularity of the individual cast members.