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It may be time to say goodbye to the ladies of Real Housewives of New York City.
According to Page Six, Bravo has put a halt on the flagship series as the network is reconsidering the future of the show. The show is being taken off the air, and there are currently no confirmed plans on when it might return.
The series initially debuted in 2008 with a notable cast that significantly contributed to the franchise’s success: Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Jill Zarin, among others. However, it has recently been updated with a fresh, younger group of cast members, featuring Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield, Racquel Chevremont, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Rebecca Minkoff, and Sai de Silva.
Bravo still reportedly “hopes” to bring the show back.
“We’re trying to figure that show out,” an inside source told the outlet. “We want to figure it out. We think there’s still life in it.”
Page Six further reveals that the network is facing difficulties in finding women in New York who are interested in joining the show. A source commented, “At this point, they’ve seen people’s marriages fall apart, their children’s lives affected, and their businesses suffer. It’s just not an appealing opportunity to take on.”
It had previously been reported in February that none of the cast members were invited back or given a contract for Season 16 yet, sparking rumors that the show could be getting recast again.
And rumors began to swirl when both RHONY and Real Housewives of New Jersey were noticeably missing from the network’s recent programming announcement, which included a brand new Housewives series and several revivals.
For now, it’s unclear if the RHONY ladies will be returning to our screens, or if it’s time to get to know a new cast of housewives. But a spokesperson for Bravo denied that the show has been canceled, which means there’s always hope for more.
“Nothing is official. The show hasn’t been cancelled,” they said.
Real Housewives of New York City is streaming on Peacock.