Bravo — the only NBCUniversal cable network the company isn’t spinning off into Versant because of its unique success — has ordered a number of new shows, a few of which will look familar to longtime Bravoholics. Ahead of the NBCU upfront on May 12, Bravo announced that “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” will become the latest entry in the network’s bedrock franchise. Bravo is also reviving “Shahs of Sunset” by way of “The Valley,” with Reza Farahan, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi and Mercedes “MJ” Javid all returning for “The Valley: Persian Style,” from Alex Baskin’s company, 32 Flavors. “Shahs” was put on pause in 2022 after nine seasons on the network.
Additionally, the company announced a new version of “Ladies of London,” the “Real Housewives”-ish docusoap that ran on Bravo for three seasons from 2014-2017. This show is distinct from the new “The Real Housewives of London,” which was announced last year, and will be coming to Hayu, NBCU’s SVOD service this year. The other new show mentioned in the announcement is “Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition,” which presumably will show different Housewives swapping families.
The “Ladies of London” cast will be entirely new, and there was no cast announced for the new “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.” Also missing from today’s announcement was any news about “The Real Housewives of New York” and “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” both of which have been taking a minute to regroup after difficult seasons.
According to the release — despite the ongoing pressures on cable television — several Bravo shows have had their most-watched seasons ever recently, the company said. Peacock, NBCU’s streaming service, gets every Bravo show the day after its linear premiere, which has bolstered ratings. The shows that have had their most-watched seasons include Season 5 of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” the current season of “Summer House,” the third season of breakout “Southern Hospitality” and Season 6 of “The Real Housewives of Miami.”
The full release is below.
“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island”
Set against the shores of the Ocean State, “The Real Housewives” franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations. With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your past… or each other.
“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” is produced by Evolution Media. Lucilla D’Agostino, Joseph Ferraro and Jen McClure-Metz executive produce. Andy Cohen is also an executive producer.
“Ladies of London”
“Ladies of London” is back with a new wave of British blue bloods, ambitious American expats and glamorous international socialites. As tradition clashes with the fast-paced globalized world, these power players redefine what it means to be a woman of status in one of the most iconic cities in the world. Here connections are currency and the crown isn’t the only thing up for grabs.
“Ladies of London” is produced by BBC Studios. Ryan O’Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Craig Turner and Barrie Bernstein executive produce.
“The Valley: Persian Style” (wt)
Reza Farahan, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi and Mercedes “MJ” Javid share an unbreakable bond — one built on years of friendship, fiery clashes and the kind of history that never fades. They also share a deep connection to their Persian culture, something that runs just as strong in the group of friends they now call family. As they take on the next stage of life in the Valley, their world is bigger, their circle is bolder and their challenges are more real than ever. As we’ll see, their next chapter in life isn’t quieter, it’s just more complicated.
“The Valley: Persian Style (wt)” is produced by 32 Flavors. Alex Baskin, Jenn Levy, Brian McCarthy, Jeff Festa, Joe Kingsley, Ian Gelfand and Lauren Simms executive produce.
“Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition”
When a “Real Housewife” takes off her stilettos and steps into a real housewife’s shoes, all bets are off as two of entertainment’s most iconic franchises are mashed up leading to laugh-out-loud moments, personal epiphanies and an opportunity to see if the grass is truly greener.
“Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition” is produced by Truly Original. Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Jamie Jakimo, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Jennifer Lane and Rebecca Hertz executive produce.
RETURNING SERIES
Bravo has ordered season renewals of many of their beloved docuseries, including “Below Deck Med” (S10), “Below Deck Down Under” (S4), “Married to Medicine” (S12), “Southern Charm” (S11), “Southern Hospitality” (S4), “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (S15), “The Real Housewives of Orange County” (S19), “The Real Housewives of Potomac” (S10) and “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (S6).
This is in addition to the previous announced premieres for “Below Deck” (Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT), “Next Gen NYC” (Tuesday, June 3 at 9 p.m.), “The Real Housewives of Miami” (Wednesday, June 11 at 9 p.m.), “Kings Court” (Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ) and “Las Culturistas Awards Show” (Tuesday, Aug 5 from 9-11 p.m.). The network previously confirmed “Vanderpump Rules” will return for Season 12 with a new cast of SUR-vers working at Lisa Vanderpump’s iconic restaurant and that “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys” will move from Peacock to Bravo for Season 2.
The network’s slate that’s currently airing includes “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Sundays at 8 p.m.), “Bravo’s Love Hotel” (Sundays at 9 p.m.), “Below Deck Down Under” (Mondays at 8 p.m.), “The Valley” (Tuesdays at 9 p.m.), “Summer House” (Wednesdays at 9 p.m.), “Top Chef” (Thursdays at 9 p.m.) and “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” (Sundays – Thursdays).
Pictued above, left to right: Reza Farahan (“The Valley: Persian Style”), Paige DeSorbo (“Summer House”), Heather Gay (“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”)
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