Carole Radziwill, known for her time on “Real Housewives of New York City,” is set to make a comeback as a “friend” in the show’s revamped cast lineup.
The former journalist and reality TV personality, now 62, is slated to appear in the 16th season of “RHONY,” with filming scheduled to kick off on location this week, according to Variety.
Radziwill was a prominent figure on the show from season five through ten, during which she developed a close friendship with Bethenny Frankel. Frankel was a cast member from seasons 1 to 3 and returned for seasons 7 to 11, but their friendship eventually soured.
Despite years of tension with “Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen, Radziwill and Cohen, 57, seem to have reconciled. This was evident last summer when she appeared on his show, “Watch What Happens Live,” followed by an appearance at BravoCon in November.
The series underwent a reboot after its poorly received 13th season. However, only three cast members from that season — Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, and Jessell Taank — are returning for the next installment, as confirmed by Bravo on Monday. New faces joining the series include Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye.
Radziwill’s return coincides with renewed interest in her late husband, Anthony Radziwill, due to Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”
Radziwill’s return comes as her late husband Anthony Radziwill reenters the public eye through Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.”
Anthony, who died in August 1999 and was JFK Jr.’s cousin, is portrayed by Erich Bergen in six of the series’ nine episodes.
Carole discussed her memories of JFK. Jr. and Bessette in 2024’s “JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography,” by Liz McNeil and RoseMarie Terenzio.
