Andy Cohen Reacts To ‘Real Housewives Of New York’ Spin-Off

Throughout a current episode of his radio present, “Radio Andy,” the manager producer commented on the information that among the franchise’s heavy hitters—together with Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan—are leaping to the E! Community for a brand new collection centered on their lives.

The information that a few of Bravo’s marquee gamers are starring in a brand new manufacturing on a distinct community comes years after Andy Cohen revealed that Bravo was relaunching “Actual Housewives of New York” with an all-new forged after 13 years.

In response to a press launch from E!, Singer, Morgan, Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, and Luann de Lesseps are reuniting for a brand new collection tentatively titled “The Golden Life.”

“Certain by a long time of shared historical past, fallouts and friendship, this fan-favorite group of New Yorkers are beginning recent collectively within the Sunshine State,” the present’s synopsis teased. “On this new ‘golden’ period of life, the longtime pals are thriving in and round Palm Seaside with fabulous second properties and a bustling social scene. With their signature humor and continuous hijinks, the collection will observe the group as they navigate courting, household, and profession milestones.”

Nevertheless, the journey will not be fully seamless, because the synopsis additionally teased “unresolved drama” could reemerge after years away from the highlight.

So, what did Cohen should say in regards to the information? “You understand what? I’m so excited for them,” he declared.

Cohen revealed that he reached out to the women after studying of the transfer, including that he believes it is going to be “an amazing present” and that he may “by no means root in opposition to” them as a result of he loves seeing them collectively.

Cohen additionally defined how the present got here to be, stating that lots of the ladies “all reside in Florida,” besides de Lesseps and Bensimon. He then reminded his listeners that they might watch the women get collectively on a current season of “Actual Housewives: Final Ladies Journey” on Peacock.

The “RHONY” legacy model of “Final Ladies Journey” initially aired on Bravo in 2023 and featured the aforementioned forged members, together with Dorinda Medley and Kristen Taekman. It premiered two years after season 13 (the final time the women had been a part of the community’s flagship present).

Talking of the legacy journey to Saint Barthélemy, Cohen described it as “a collection finale in a bizarre manner.”

“They form of wrapped all of it up, however now they’re embarking on — their new lives, and yeah. So, I want them effectively, and I’m completely happy for the followers who wished to see this,” Cohen stated.

“We’re thrilled to welcome actuality TV royalty to E! for a reunion followers have been ready for,” Val Boreland, President of Leisure, VERSANT, stated in an announcement. “The vitality inside this group has at all times been electrical and we’re excited to look at it unfold in a brand new chapter of life by the seaside.”

The OG ladies of “RHONY” are reuniting after the collection was rebooted and fully recast by Bravo in 2022. Cohen introduced the daring choice to rebuild in a earlier interview, in response to the Every day Dish, explaining that producers felt they had been “at a crossroads for [the show].”

Cohen additionally revealed that recasting the collection would enable the community to inform totally different tales from a extra various group of ladies.

“There are literally thousands of tales to inform right here. That is essentially the most multicultural, various, and energetic and thrilling metropolis in America: We’re looking for a multicultural group of pals who actually finest replicate essentially the most thrilling metropolis within the nation. We’re on the lookout for a gaggle of ladies who’re actual pals, and who’re of various backgrounds, races and religions,” he stated.