Bravo has several new shows coming down the pipeline, and one of them is The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Now, ahead of its premiere, the network has released the first trailer for the series, which features seven full-time housewives.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island was first announced in May 2025. Following this, it was heavily rumored that Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania would be featured in some capacity. It has now been confirmed that she’s a friend of the show. The rest of the cast includes Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
The RHORI trailer begins with a voiceover that says, “In Rhode Island, everyone knows everyone.” From there, the ladies explain the state of Rhode Island, calling it “a blip” while adding, “But to us, it’s the center of the universe.”
The trailer then teases the dynamic between the ladies and how so many of them have deep ties to one another. Regarding the individual ladies, Alicia is introduced first. She says, “In this group, they call me the flop flopper.” She is then seen telling someone, “Don’t fu** with me. Welcome to Rhode Island, bit**. This is how we roll.”
Then there’s Liz, who is described as ” the dominant figurehead.” Dolores is up next, and she’s not only friends with Liz, but they also look alike and have similar personalities.
Rosie is the next cast member to be introduced. She’s described as “brave” and “not afraid to call people out.” She can then be seen gossiping about another cast member. Next up is Jo-Ellen. The voiceover says, “If I need an FBI agent, I’m calling Jo-Ellen. She knows everything.”
From there, we meet Rulla. The trailer highlights her “confidence and beauty” and the fact that she’s “a boss.” Kelsey is next. She is described as “stunning, beautiful, and smart.” She says in the trailer, “I don’t refer to myself as a sugarbaby. My boyfriend is actually attractive. The money is just a plus.”
Lastly, Ashley, who is new to the group, is introduced. It’s also worth noting that Ashley has experience in reality television, having been a contestant on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. The trailer then shows more of the dynamics between the ladies and what fans can expect from the series.
Regarding the cast, Alicia is a mother and also owns and operates Pizza Mama in Cranston.
Rosie is a former news personality and the host of Rhode Trippin’. Her husband is Rich DiMare.
Ashley is a reality star and television personality.
Liz calls herself a metaphysician.
Rulla is a financial planner.
Kelsey is a makeup artist.
Jo-Ellen is a mother of three, and her husband is Gary Tiberi.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres in 2026 on Bravo.