As The Real Housewives of New York City nears the end of season 15, it’s time to look forward to season 16. The long-running Bravo hit has seen a tumultuous few years. Although viewers have loved the fast-paced Big Apple drama since its inception in 2008, the show faced criticism for a lack of diversity reflecting the city’s demographics.
The RHONY cast was revamped in season 14 to include an entirely new group of women. Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, and Brynn Whitfield brought a change of pace that felt more authentic to NYC. The cast returned for RHONY season 15, along with Racquel Chevremont and friend Rebecca Minkoff. While the new cast offered a fresh perspective, viewers haven’t warmed up to the reboot as much as expected, leaving the show’s fate in the air.
The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 News
Erin Recently Announced That She's Pregnant
RHONY season 15 premiered in October. The second season to feature the new cast saw heavier drama within the group, with several divisions emerging among the women. The season received negative press after a pregnancy storyline, which was referenced in the trailer, turned out to be a prank. However, pregnancy may pop up again as a potential season 16 storyline, as Erin announced in November 2024 that she’s expecting her fourth child with husband Abe Lichy.
Jessel revealed at Hayu FanFest that the unrest within the cast derailed their season 15 filming schedule. She claimed the group was forced to separate and “cut filming short.” An abrupt end to season 15 could mean season 16 will resume mid-drama.
Is The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 Confirmed?
Fans Are Still Waiting For Confirmation
RHONY season 16 has not yet been confirmed. This isn’t unusual, since confirmation typically doesn’t come until closer to the air date. Bravo announced The Real Housewives Of New York City season 15 in March, just over six months before its October premiere. If RHONY returns as expected in the fall of 2025, it will likely be announced in the spring.
The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 Potential Cast
The Entire Current Cast Has The Potential To Return Next Season
Considering the current cast is still relatively new to RHONY, they all have the potential to return for season 16. Sai, Ubah, Erin, Jenna, Jessel, Brynn, and Rebecca may reach a new level of comfort during their third season together. However, the cold opening of season 15 showed the division among the women remained after filming wrapped, suggesting a change may be needed if filming as a group becomes unbearable.
Due to the abrupt canning of the former stars, the possibility remains open that veteran NYC housewives could return.
The Real Housewives Of New York City reboot was criticized for focusing heavily on influencers to attract a younger audience. While many would argue this is a more accurate representation of the city than the socialites of prior seasons, the reboot’s poor viewership raises the potential of yet another cast shakeup.
Due to the abrupt canning of the former stars, the possibility remains open that veteran NYC housewives could return. Viewers would love to see the comeback of Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps, or even Bethenny Frankel, who is arguably the most iconic RHONY alum.
When Does The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 Start Filming?
Filming Is Most Likely To Begin In Early 2025
If season 16 has been greenlit, it may begin filming as soon as early 2025. According to Bravo, filming for season 14 took place from October to December 2022, wrapping six months before its July 2023 premiere. If season 16 follows the same timeline, it could film in the spring for a fall premiere date. While much is still unknown about The Real Housewives Of New York City season 16, viewers will be eager to see where the cast goes after an explosive season 15.
