The ladies of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island are here to prove that a small state can still bring really big drama.
The explosive trailer for RHORI Season 1, which you can check out above, dropped on Feb. 5, along with the official premiere date.
Read on to find out everything to expect from the previously announced RHORI cast, including how Bravo’s newest group of ‘Wives react as their secrets rise with the tide.
When does The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere?
The debut season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Beginning Sunday, April 5, the series will move to its regular timeslot on Sundays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream next day on Peacock.
Who is in the RHORIÂ cast for Season 1?
What can viewers expect on RHORI Season 1?
The announcement teases how the RHORI ladies will be navigating “the murky waters of friendships, feuds, and shifting loyalties within Rhode Island’s tightly woven social scene,” throughout Season 1.
“Welcome to the Ocean State. It may be America’s smallest, but don’t be fooled — the drama is wicked wild,” the release reveals. “In a place where everyone knows everyone and family names carry serious weight, nothing is ever truly forgotten. Friendships are built over decades, loyalties are deeply rooted, and secrets are guarded at all costs … until betrayal strikes and the cracks begin to show.”
The announcement continues, “Amid a season defined by evolving relationships and rising tensions, some of the group’s most pivotal moments unfold during unforgettable escapes. As the summer heat sizzles in Rhode Island, the ladies retreat to one of Newport’s most historic and privately owned mansions, Seaview Terrace, for a glamorous weekend that rivals the Gilded Age, where opulence sets the stage for major shake-ups. Later, a sun-drenched excursion to beloved East Coast getaway Block Island pushes tensions to a breaking point as two couples go head-to-head. When lines are crossed and truths surface, nothing — and no one — is off limits.”
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The RHORI Season 1 trailer offers even more clues about just how scandalous the chatter becomes, as well as which of the ladies will be going toe to toe.
Amid some playful banter and silly antics, the ladies dive right into the drama when Rulla arrives on the scene. In a voiceover, someone says, “There are echoes of Rulla’s husband having an affair,” before the supertease cuts to Jo-Ellen telling her directly, “I want you to know that it’s happening currently.”
In another clip, Rulla vents about a certain “petty” someone “trying everything to put stuff out there as though my husband’s involved … and that’s not the case.” That assertion prompts Liz to quietly remind her, “But he is, ma. But he is.”
Elsewhere, Kelsey has separate clashes with both Jo-Ellen and Rosie.
First, after Kelsey brings up that Jo-Ellen “had sex with [her] ex,” another moment shows a fired-up Jo-Ellen warning her, “You f–k with my husband, with my kids, with my job, I’m gonna ruin your f–kin’ life.”
Another heated argument ensues after Rosie points out that Kelsey had seemingly admitted to having “two boyfriends.” As the two face off, Rosie tells Kelsey to “get the f–k out,” after having already shouted, “What have I done to you? You’re literally f–kin’ no one! … You’re not welcome here.”
See all that drama and much more — including tearful family discussions, marital dealbreakers, and snippets of some seriously savage reads — by watching the video at the top of this post.
As you await the series premiere, get even more details on what’s happening in the RHORI cast’s lives during Season 1.
