Andy Cohen Reacts To ‘Real Housewives Of New York’ Spin-Off

During a recent episode of his radio show, “Radio Andy,” the executive producer commented on the news that some of the franchise’s heavy hitters—including Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan—are jumping to the E! Network for a new series centered on their lives.

The news that some of Bravo’s marquee players are starring in a new production on a different network comes years after Andy Cohen revealed that Bravo was relaunching “Real Housewives of New York” with an all-new cast after 13 years.

According to a press release from E!, Singer, Morgan, Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, and Luann de Lesseps are reuniting for a new series tentatively titled “The Golden Life.”

“Bound by decades of shared history, fallouts and friendship, this fan-favorite group of New Yorkers are starting fresh together in the Sunshine State,” the show’s synopsis teased. “In this new ‘golden’ era of life, the longtime friends are thriving in and around Palm Beach with fabulous second homes and a bustling social scene. With their signature humor and non-stop hijinks, the series will follow the group as they navigate dating, family, and career milestones.”

However, the journey won’t be entirely seamless, as the synopsis also teased “unresolved drama” may reemerge after years away from the spotlight.

So, what did Cohen have to say about the news? “You know what? I’m so excited for them,” he declared.

Cohen revealed that he reached out to the ladies after learning of the move, adding that he believes it will be “a great show” and that he could “never root against” them because he loves seeing them together.

Cohen also explained how the show came to be, stating that many of the women “all live in Florida,” except de Lesseps and Bensimon. He then reminded his listeners that they could watch the ladies get together on a recent season of “Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip” on Peacock.

The “RHONY” legacy version of “Ultimate Girls Trip” originally aired on Bravo in 2023 and featured the aforementioned cast members, along with Dorinda Medley and Kristen Taekman. It premiered two years after season 13 (the last time the ladies were part of the network’s flagship show).

Speaking of the legacy trip to Saint Barthélemy, Cohen described it as “a series finale in a weird way.”

“They kind of wrapped it all up, but now they’re embarking on — their new lives, and yeah. So, I wish them well, and I’m happy for the fans who wanted to see this,” Cohen said.

“We’re thrilled to welcome reality TV royalty to E! for a reunion fans have been waiting for,” Val Boreland, President of Entertainment, VERSANT, said in a statement. “The energy within this group has always been electric and we’re excited to watch it unfold in a new chapter of life by the beach.”

The OG women of “RHONY” are reuniting after the series was rebooted and completely recast by Bravo in 2022. Cohen announced the bold decision to rebuild in a previous interview, according to the Daily Dish, explaining that producers felt they were “at a crossroads for [the show].”

Cohen also revealed that recasting the series would allow the network to tell different stories from a more diverse group of women.

“There are thousands of stories to tell here. This is the most multicultural, diverse, and energetic and exciting city in America: We are searching for a multicultural group of friends who really best reflect the most exciting city in the country. We’re looking for a group of women who are real friends, and who are of diverse backgrounds, races and religions,” he said.