Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres tomorrow with 7 new cast members, here’s what to expect

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Meet the Eight New Housewives Taking Over Rhode Island
• Cannabis Queen and the Financial Powerhouse Join the Fold
• Makeover Queen and Jersey Legend Complete the Lineup
• What to Expect: Drama, Luxury, and Small-Town Secrets
• Where and How to Watch Tomorrow’s Premiere
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• Why This New Franchise Could Be the Next Essential Real Housewives Watch
  • Sources

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres tomorrow with 8 cast members ready to bring drama, luxury, and chaos to the smallest U.S. state. Get ready for oceanside dinners, infidelity rumors, and a friend group with decades of deep connections. Here’s what to expect when the series debuts.

Meet the Eight New Housewives Taking Over Rhode Island

Alicia Carmody is described as Rhode Island to the core, engaged for eight years without committing to marriage. She co-runs Pizza Mamma restaurant with her fiancé Billy Kitsilis and has a daughter, Celina. According to sources, Alicia calls herself a flip flopper and jumps right into the drama.

Rosie DiMare is a former local TV news anchor turned lifestyle program host and DJ. She’s married to singer Rich DiMare and lives in North Kingstown. Her co-stars say she’s not afraid to call people out, making her a natural troublemaker in group settings.

Ashley Iaconetti is new to Rhode Island and to this friend group overall. She met her husband Jared Haibon on Bachelor in Paradise and has two sons. The other cast members note she’s emotionally vulnerable and brings a different energy than what they’re used to.

Cannabis Queen and the Financial Powerhouse Join the Fold

Liz McGraw owns The Slater Center, Rhode Island’s largest cannabis dispensary, earning the title of the state’s Cannabis Queen. She’s married to Gerry and is close friends with Dolores Catania, who brought her into the franchise. Liz is described as a dominant figurehead in the friend group.

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli works as a certified financial planner and wealth manager for distinguished families. She’s married to Brian, a podiatrist, and has two children. According to her co-stars, Rulla projects confidence and beauty while maintaining professional success in finance.

Jo-Ellen Tiberi is Rhode Island’s self-proclaimed town gossip who knows everyone in Cranston. She’s married to high school sweetheart Gary and has three kids. Her friends joke she’s an FBI agent when it comes to finding out secrets about others in the community.

Makeover Queen and Jersey Legend Complete the Lineup

Cast Member	Background
Kelsey Swanson	Miss Rhode Island 2017, top makeup artist, in 10-year relationship with notable figure
Dolores Catania	Real Housewives of New Jersey star, friend of the cast, business partner with Liz
Alicia Carmody	Restaurant co-owner, engaged 8 years, daughter Celina
Rosie DiMare	Former news anchor, lifestyle host, DJ married 1 year

Kelsey Swanson won Miss Rhode Island in 2017 and is now a top makeup artist. She’s been with one of Rhode Island’s most notable figures for 10 years and has become accustomed to luxury living. Kelsey opened up about her unconventional relationship, saying the money is just a bonus.

Dolores Catania joins as a friend of the cast, not a full-time housewife. She’s been a housewife on The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2014 and recently got engaged to Paulie Connell in November 2025. Dolores is working on a shared business project with Liz McGraw during the Rhode Island visit.

“The women are all stars. They’re so funny. They are the drama. There is not a dud episode in the bunch. You’re going to love it. And I’m not over-hyping.”

— Andy Cohen, Executive Producer and Network Leader

What to Expect: Drama, Luxury, and Small-Town Secrets

According to the show, Rhode Island is where everyone knows everyone, and that creates instant complications. The series promises oceanside dinners overlooking luxury coastal properties mixed with explosive arguments. Viewers should expect rumors of infidelity, relationship drama, and competitive friendships fueled by years of shared history.

The cast members mentioned being unsure if they remained good friends after filming wrapped. Dolores compared the experience to a boxing match where cast members beat each other up physically and emotionally before having to hug it out. Andy Cohen noted that season one is giving everything viewers love about the Real Housewives franchise without a single weak episode.

Where and How to Watch Tomorrow’s Premiere

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island debuts tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. West Coast viewers can watch at 8 p.m. PT. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock with subscription plans starting at $7.99 monthly. Starting April 5, episodes will air on Sundays moving forward.

Watch with DIRECTV, Peacock, or Sling TV depending on your preference. Peacock offers the most affordable entry point at under eight dollars monthly, while Sling provides more channel options starting at nearly twenty dollars for select packages.

Why This New Franchise Could Be the Next Essential Real Housewives Watch

Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state but has the biggest attitude among its residents, according to the cast. The series highlights women whose lives already intertwine across New England luxury, meaning built-in friendships and built-in conflicts. Unlike franchises introducing strangers, these eight women know each other through education, business, or family connections already established for years.

Executive producer Andy Cohen promised there are zero weak episodes, suggesting Bravo found genuine drama rather than manufactured storylines. The cast appeared together on TODAY with Jenna and Sheinelle on March 30, and energy was palpable. Dolores Catania even joked she got engaged after spending summers in Rhode Island, proving the state is as magical on television as it is in person. Will you tune in tomorrow night to meet these eight wealthy, connected, complex women?

Sources

• MLive – Details on Bravo premiere date, cast information, and streaming platforms
• TODAY.com – Cast interviews, bios, and Andy Cohen commentary
• Bravo Official – Premiere schedule and official cast lineup