If you’re an avid fan of the Real Housewives of New York, you might have thought about the most dramatic scenes of the reality TV series. It may seem a bit overindulging, but you’ll probably even check online every day for the latest news reports about the show.
Let’s talk about what happened last season on the “Real Housewives of New York” for our binging moments. Isn’t it exciting?
The Real Housewives of New York
“The Real Housewives of New York City,” otherwise known as RHONY, is an American reality TV series that premiered on March 14, 2008. Bravo showcased this hit reality television franchise that features many confident women.
Some women leave in some instances in the season. Some return later on and imbue other exciting scenes of the reality TV show. Created by Scott Dunlop, the show also featured intriguing yet successful ladies.
The reality show is also developed as the second installment of The Real Housewives franchise. So far, it has aired thirteen seasons and delves into women’s personal and professional lives in New York. There were 256 original episodes of the Real Housewives of New York as of August 31, 2021.
What Happened Last Season on the Real Housewives of New York
There are a lot of loyal fans of the Real Housewives of New York who is still following the lives of the cast members. The show’s last season is even more intriguing, so it’s easier to get hooked on it than in previous seasons.
The 13th season of the series featured five ladies in New York City, such as Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Leah McSweeny, and Eboni K. Williams. The richest Real Housewife of New York is Luann de Lesseps. These women showed off how they balance their personal and business lives, including their social circle.
On May 4, 2021, the thirteenth episode of the television series was shown on Bravo. At that time, Eboni K. Williams joined the show, aside from Heather Thomson and Bershan Shaw appearing as housewives’ friends.
In Season 13, Tinsley Mortimer quit after she got engaged to off-again, on-again fiancé Scott Kluth and moved to Chicago. During the final episode, she stated that “I, of course, am going to miss my new friendship with Leah and Sonja’s crazy antics with me.” She added, “I have changed so much since coming back to New York and moving into Sonja’s townhouse…It’s taken me a little bit of time, but I finally feel like myself again. I feel confident again.”
The avid fans of the series were also happy to know that Leah was back. In September 2020, Leah’s fans noticed that the reality TV star removed RHONY on her Instagram bio, and there were speculations that she hasn’t signed a deal with Bravo yet. However, she confirmed that she would be featured again on the show.
Eboni Williams also joined the 13th season of the Real Housewives of New York. She stated that “NYC is filled with successful and dynamic Black women. I’m excited to join this legendary franchise as the first Black housewife.”
Episode 13 of Season 13, the show’s last episode, featured LuAnn and Ramona as they learned about Sonja’s late-night escapades with one of the party guests. Aside from that, Leah reconnected with her siblings for the first time since her grandmother’s funeral.
In September 2021, Bravo confirmed that the 13th season reunion was officially canceled. It marked the first time in the Real Housewives franchise’s history that a season would not feature an all-cast reunion.
On March 23, 2022, an announcement that the executive producers decided to “most likely” recast the show from scratch for the 14th season. It was probably because of the last season’s hostile reception. Besides, they’re planning to create a second version of the series following some of its original homemakers. This version is referred to as RHONY: Legacy or RHONY: Throwback.
Overview, Casting, and Broadcast History of the Show
The executive producers of the Real Housewives of New York are Andy Cohen, Megan Estrada, Pam Healy, and Lisa Shannon. It has multiple camera set-ups and a running time of 41-43 minutes. NBCUniversal Television Distribution distributes the series.
“The Real Housewives of New York” has spin-offs entitled Bethenny Frankel Ever After and Bethenny & Fredrik with Bethenny. These are the results of the success of the aforementioned series.
Reportedly, the format of each episode is standard and high definition. It regularly airs on Bravo in the United States.
In July 2012, the streaming platform released a social networking video game version of the show. It was entitled Real Housewives: The Game and a new game is available after its weekly new episodes.
An official themed tour based on The Real Housewives of New York hosted by “On Location Tours.” It was centered on providing passengers an almost four-hour trip to go to several places where current and former Housewives “have dined, shopped, dated or had a fight or two.” The said tour is the “ultimate, one-of-kind Real Housewives experience.”
The reality show also features confident and booming women in New York. Bethenny Frankel, an entrepreneur, and one-time talk show host didn’t disappoint with her alluring presence. On the other hand, you can’t help but watch out for the part-time socialite and full-time mother of Aviva Drescher, a cousin by marriage of actress Fran Drescher.
Other attractive ladies, too, were featured on the show. The best-selling author and journalist Carole Radziwill is genuinely fascinating with her insights. Besides, savvy entrepreneur Heather Thomson and another skilled businesswoman Ramona Singer are entertaining.
In addition, you can also take notice of the lovely ladies, sassy single mother Sonja Morgan and model Kristen Taekman.