It may be time to say goodbye to the ladies of Real Housewives of New York City.
Page Six reports Bravo has paused the flagship series as the network is reevaluating the show’s direction. The show will be pulled from the air and there are currently no set plans regarding when it could return.
The series premiered in 2008 with a memorable cast that helped make the franchise what it is: Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Jill Zarin, and more. But it was recently revamped with a newer, younger cast that includes 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 also reports the network was struggling to find women in New York who would like to be on the show. “At this point they seen peoples marriages ruined, their kids lives ruined, their businesses ruined,” a source said. “It’s just not a very desirable thing to sign up for.”
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.
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