Get ready for another season of drama and glamour as Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” (RHONY) returns for its 15th season on Tuesday, October 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will be available to stream the following day on Peacock. The new season promises a blend of returning favorites and fresh faces, with longtime cast members Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, and Brynn Whitfield joined by newcomers Racquel Chevremont and Rebecca Minkoff.
The new season sees the familiar group of friends navigating their complex lives in the city that never sleeps, but not without a few bumps along the way. The cast is eager to welcome Racquel Chevremont, a renowned art curator and model, and Rebecca Minkoff, a celebrated fashion designer, who joins as a friend of the show. Chevremont, who is the second queer housewife on RHONY, brings a new dynamic to the group. “Uh-oh, Jenna [Lyons] has got competition,” jokes Whitfield in a confessional about Chevremont’s arrival. Lyons, the show’s first openly queer star, admits to having a crush on Chevremont, saying, “I cannot deny that Racquel is hot,” in a FaceTime chat with Hassan. However, Lyons shows off her engagement ring, signaling she is off the market.
The addition of Minkoff, known for her global fashion brand and as a co-founder of the Female Founder Collective, brings a new level of glamour to the show. “I know your name like I know Coca-Cola,” remarks Ubah Hassan when meeting Minkoff. However, Whitfield makes a pointed comment about the designer’s presence, saying, “Have you ever heard of her? If you’re just at Nordstrom Rack you probably saw her stuff.”
The season also promises intense drama and confrontations. Lyons and influencer Sai De Silva clash during a nighttime outing, with Lyons remarking, “I heard you’re going to therapy.” De Silva responds sharply, “Fuck off. Not today, Satan. Not today.”
Erin Lichy, who has recently moved her family back to the Upper West Side from Tribeca, faces personal turmoil as she grapples with her husband Abe’s behavior and a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. “You have been lying to me; that’s fucked up,” she tells Abe during a tense dinner. Lichy confides in Whitfield about her struggles, admitting, “It’s rocking me and I’m just not OK.”
Another significant source of conflict arises between Hassan and Whitfield. At a poolside villa, Hassan tells Whitfield, “Darling, go Google my name. Naomi [Campbell] wish, Gisele [Bündchen] wish,” to which Whitfield retorts, “You’re delusional; you model for Dress Barn!”
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Adding to the season’s intrigue, the trailer hints at a surprising twist involving an unplanned pregnancy. Whitfield questions, “Is she pregnant again?” Lichy confirms that the pregnancy is the reason for the woman’s abstinence from alcohol. Jessel Taank reveals that the woman “had this wild night and ended up getting pregnant by some other guy.”
To celebrate the show’s return, Bravo will host an RHONY-themed Fall pop-up event on September 20 at the Chelsea Factory in NYC. The immersive experience will feature a picturesque autumn apple orchard setting and larger-than-life photo opportunities inspired by the cast’s stylish and trendy personas.
Season 15 of RHONY is produced by Shed Media, with Lisa Shannon, Lauren Volonakis, and Anne Swan serving as executive producers. Andy Cohen also executive produces, alongside co-executive producers Eric Fuller and Alfonso Rosales.
Catch up on all previous seasons of “The Real Housewives of New York City” on Peacock. For additional press materials, visit NBCU MediaVillage at www.nbcumv.com.
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