‘The Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’ Renewed For Season 2 At Bravo

Key Points:

• Bravo is set to air over 500 hours of original programming in 2024, renewing most of its reality shows, including a second season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which has become a major hit for the network.
• The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, produced by Evolution Media and executive produced by Andy Cohen and others, has become Bravo’s biggest series or season premiere on Peacock and is on track to be the network’s second biggest show across platforms.
• Andy Cohen highlighted the show's unique appeal due to the cast's low self-awareness and authentic portrayal of a close-knit Rhode Island community, making it creatively compelling and aspirational.
• Bravo has also renewed several other popular reality series for new seasons, including The Valley: Persian Style, Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition, Below Deck Down Under, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Summer House, Southern Charm, Married to Medicine, and Top Chef.
• Rachel Smith, EVP of Unscripted Content at Bravo and Peacock, emphasized the strong viewer connection to the housewives, describing the franchise as a community where audiences feel seen and engaged, with a focus on keeping the shows fresh and relevant.