From a sugar baby that’s questioning her life choices to a possible swinger and a bottle of poor-people wine, with a side of a cat on a leash, last night’s series premiere of Real Housewives of Rhode Island did not disappoint. After, the cast appeared on Watch What Happens Live. Here, Andy Cohen gave them all a little bit of advice on how to handle the pressures of the Bravosphere. Whether or not they take it, however, is anyone’s guess.
The WWHL host said “social media is not reality”
The ladies of RHORI are all newbies. There’s a steep learning curve here, from how to present on camera to how to handle the fans once each episode drops. Likewise, this will be their first rodeo with watching back footage. And, as fans of this franchise know, confessionals are where the real tea and shade lie.
The cast appeared on WWHL after Episode 1 aired, Andy had some advice. “As this season plays out, you’re going to hear a lot in confessionals from the other women. Try to stay in the place you are right now with each other.”
Andy continued, “This is the thing that a lot of veteran Housewives still have a really hard time with. This is a really hard thing. Just try to stay in the moment we’re in, in April of 2026.” Then, Andy cheekily added, “Keep a list, and we’ll hash it out at the reunion.”
Furthermore, “Don’t believe the comments,” because “Social media is not reality,” Andy stressed. Overall, “It’s never as great or as bad as it feels like online.”
“Next, we love you for exactly who you are and how you are. Don’t change. We cast you all for a reason. Don’t change. Stay yourselves.”
Finally, “As a Real Housewife, you are part of a chosen few. Enjoy this ride,” Andy said. “There are only just under 200 Real Housewives that have ever existed. You’re all famous around the world. You have been chosen. Enjoy this.”
However, Andy joked, “Maybe don’t start a podcast.”
Following Episode 1, Real Housewives of Rhode Island will air at 9 PM/ET every Sunday on Bravo. Episodes can be streamed on Peacock.
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