Carole Radziwill Joins ‘RHONY’ Season 16 as a Friend; Filming Begins
Carole Radziwill is set to return to “The Real Housewives of New York City” (RHONY) for its 16th season as a friend. Filming is scheduled to begin this week in New York City. Radziwill, known for her previous run on the show from Season 5 to Season 10, brings her signature wit back to the franchise.
Key Information on the Cast and Upcoming Season
Radziwill will join current cast members Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva, and Jessel Taank. These three are the only returning members from the RHONY reboot. Brynn Whitfield, Ubah Hassan, and Racquel Chevremont will not be returning for this season.
New Additions to the Cast
Season 16 will also feature new cast members, including:
- Daisy Toye, who works alongside Martha Stewart
- Hailey Glassman, known from her past relationship with Jon Gosselin
- Celebrity trainer Erika Hammond
In a notable change, Lori Gordon—formerly of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”—is taking over as showrunner for RHONY.
Background on Carole Radziwill
Radziwill’s departure from RHONY in July 2018 followed a tumultuous season, notably marked by her conflicts with Bethenny Frankel. Radziwill expressed a desire to pursue projects better suited to her temperament. Her exit appeared definitive until recent developments suggested otherwise.
After reconnecting with Bravo’s Andy Cohen in late 2024 and making a successful appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” in August 2025, Radziwill’s return to the franchise was confirmed.
Upcoming Projects and Future Expectations
Despite her return to RHONY, Radziwill will not participate in the E! series “The Golden Life,” which will feature former RHONY cast members. Filming for that series is set to begin this spring.
Radziwill’s return comes despite earlier reports suggesting RHONY had been canceled. Cohen reiterated the commitment to the show during BravoCon in November, stating that the cast was finalized and filming was about to kick off.
Frances Berwick, Bravo’s head, acknowledged past casting difficulties and expressed a commitment to curating a successful lineup for the iconic series. The anticipation for Season 16 is building, with fans eager to see how Radziwill will fit into this new dynamic.
