The OG cast of RHONY is reuniting....on E!

https://pagesix.com/2026/01/30/entertainment/original-rhony-cast-defects-from-bravo-with-new-show-for-rival-network/

The original cast of Bravo’s beloved “Real Housewives of New York City” have packed up their pinot and defected to a rival network, Page Six has learned.

Sources say that Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon and Ramona Singer have signed a deal with E! and expect to have a new show on the air by the end of the year.

The same gang had tried to ink a deal with Bravo for a “Real Housewives of New York: Legacy” show in 2023, but — as we reported at the time — the talks fell apart over money.

The news comes as the current iteration of “RHONY” flounders.

Bravo fumbled this

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Cheap21

Hmmm but how will Bravo take it?

37 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Hmmm but how will Bravo take it?

who cares! They snooze they lose! It might make them feel pressure to do something with the OG RHOA cast especially with Nene back in the mix and she and Lisa having drama

12 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

who cares! They snooze they lose! It might make them feel pressure to do something with the OG RHOA cast especially with Nene back in the mix and she and Lisa having drama

Not to mention the current Drew vs Kelli now that Drew's divorce ruling came in the last few days.

I'm happy for the OG NY ladies, but, just like with Nene, I feel Bravo is never letting their NY reboot go now. Which I liked mind you...but it feels very 'the door is closed.'