Carole Radziwill, known for her time on “The Real Housewives of New York City” from Season 5 through Season 10, is making a return to the Bravo series as a “friend” for the upcoming 16th season. The filming for the new season is set to begin in New York City this week.
During her time on “RHONY,” Radziwill stood out with her dry wit and sharp personality. Recently, she has been seen in public and on social media alongside Erin Lichy, a fellow reality star who has been part of the series since its Season 14 reboot. Lichy, Sai De Silva, and Jessel Taank are the only three cast members from the reboot who will continue on with the show. Notably, other cast members from the previous season, such as Brynn Whitfield, Ubah Hassan, and Racquel Chevremont, will not be returning. Additionally, Jenna Lyons and Rebecca Minkoff will also not be making a comeback.
According to a post by DeuxMoi, the new additions to the cast for the upcoming season include Daisy Toye, Hailey Glassman, and celebrity trainer Erika Hammond. The gossip site also revealed that Lori Gordon, the former showrunner of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” will be taking over as the showrunner for “RHONY.”
Bravo representatives declined to comment on the DeuxMoi report regarding the new cast members and showrunner. Radziwill’s departure from the show in 2018 came after a challenging season where she had intense feuds with fellow cast member Bethenny Frankel. However, their relationship seemed to have improved over time, as Radziwill and Frankel have been seen interacting positively on social media.
Despite their past conflicts, Radziwill and Andy Cohen, the executive producer of “Real Housewives,” have also reconciled. After a public spat during a Season 10 reunion episode, Cohen and Radziwill had exchanged jabs on social media and in interviews. However, their recent interactions have been more amicable, with Radziwill even making a surprise appearance on Cohen’s talk show “Watch What Happens Live” in 2025.
It seems that Radziwill’s return to the Bravosphere has been well-received by fans, as she made a popular appearance at BravoCon in November 2025. However, it’s worth noting that Radziwill will not be appearing on the E! series “The Golden Life,” which will bring back legacy cast members from “RHONY” in Palm Beach, Florida.
Overall, Carole Radziwill’s return to “The Real Housewives of New York City” is sure to bring a fresh dynamic to the show, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season with her presence.
