Carole Radziwill Returns to The Real Housewives of New York City for Season 16 One year after the conclusion of season 15, Bravo announced that Carole Radziwill will return to The Real Housewives of New York City as a "friend-of" for season 16. The network revealed the news on March 2, confirming Radziwill’s return eight years after her last appearance in season 10. Bravo shared the announcement on Instagram, stating, “In the marathon of life, loyalty is everything. And because of Bravo fans’ loyalty, Carole Radziwill is returning to #RHONY as a friend-of for Season 16!!! 🍎” A friend-of the Housewives appears in select episodes but is not considered a core cast member. Radziwill, an author and journalist, previously joined the show from seasons 5 through 10. The return comes alongside the reveal of the full season 16 cast, which includes returning stars Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, and Sai De Silva. New additions to the cast are celebrity fitness trainer Erika Hammond, makeup artist Daisy Toye, and public relations professional Hailey Glassman. Radziwill’s return to the Bravo universe has been gradual. In August 2025, she made a surprise appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, marking her first public engagement since her exit from the show and her fallout with Cohen. Later that year, she spoke at BravoCon 2025 about her decision to return, reflecting on the “sisterhood” she described as central to the show. “I might not have a lot in common with all the women, but in some, I’ve met this for the first time tonight. But there’s a sisterhood on the stage,” she said. The reconciliation between Radziwill and Cohen was hinted at earlier in 2024. At Bravo Fan Fest 2024 in Miami, Cohen told PEOPLE that he and Radziwill had recently reconnected and resolved their differences.#bravo #peacock #carole_radziwill #andy_cohen #the_real_housewives_of_new_york_city
Carole Radziwill is set to return to The Real Housewives of New York City after an eight-year hiatus, joining the show as a “friend of” for Season 16, Bravo confirmed. The network highlighted fans’ loyalty in a celebratory post, stating, “In the marathon of life, loyalty is everything. And because of Bravo fans’ loyalty, Carole Radziwill is returning to #RHONY as a friend-of for Season 16!!!” Radziwill first appeared on the show in Season 5 and left in 2018 after wrapping Season 10, following a fallout with executive producer Andy Cohen and co-star Bethenny Frankel. Her memoir, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love, included critical remarks about her time on the series. However, tensions eased when she reconciled with Cohen, making a surprise appearance on his late-night talk show Watch What Happens Live. She later participated in BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas, where she reflected on her RHONY experience and received support from fans. Season 16 is expected to begin filming this week after a brief break. While Bravo has not officially announced the full cast, several returning stars are anticipated, including Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, and Jessel Taank. Jenna Lyons confirmed she would not return last year, and Brynn Whitfield made the same decision earlier in 2024. Radziwill’s return marks the first confirmed legacy star to rejoin the show since the Season 14 reboot. Other former Real Housewives stars, such as Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, and Dorinda Medley, are set to star in a new E! series titled The Golden Life, which is filming in Palm Beach, Florida. The project is separate from RHONY but highlights the continued presence of the franchise’s alumni in media.#bravo #carole_radziwill #andy_cohen #the_real_housewives_of_new_york_city #bethenny_frankel
Carole Radziwill Joins RHONY Season 16: Details Carole Radziwill has been confirmed as a cast member for the 16th season of Real Housewives of New York, marking her return to the show after a hiatus. The announcement comes as a surprise to many fans, who had previously thought she would not be part of the series following her departure after Season 10. Radziwill’s return is described as a “friend of” role, which is expected to add a new dynamic to the show. Radziwill’s absence from the series was due to a public falling out with executive producer Andy Cohen, whom she considered a real-life friend. The two reconciled last year, paving the way for her potential return. Since then, she has made occasional appearances in the Bravoverse, hinting at her desire to rejoin the Housewives world. This season’s casting appears to be a full commitment to the show. The news follows a year-long hiatus for the RHONY franchise, during which Bravo worked to finalize the cast. Variety reported that the reboot of the series has seen some positive developments, with Radziwill’s inclusion potentially appealing to fans who were critical of the show’s previous iterations. While Bravo has not officially confirmed the full cast, several returning members are rumored to be part of Season 16. Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva, and Jessel Taank are expected to return, while Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield, and Racquel Chevremont have confirmed their exits. New cast members include Daisy Toye, a makeup artist for Martha Stewart; Hailey Glassman, who previously dated Jon Gosselin; and Erika Hammond, a former WWE Diva. Additionally, the showrunner for Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Lori Gordon, is rumored to take over as the new executive producer for RHONY.#bravo #peacock #carole_radziwill #real_housewives_of_new_york #andy_cohen
