Shortly after Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” finished its third season, the network introduced viewers to “The Real Housewives of New York City,” thus properly establishing an American franchise that has since grown to include nine more similarly formatted series and over two dozen spin-offs. Since March 2008, 14 seasons and more than 270 episodes of the Big Apple-set show have been produced, with 23 women having formed its various five to eight-person casts. Check out our photo gallery showcasing every housewife who has starred on this series.
Despite being filmed in a vastly different part of the United States, “The Real Housewives of New York City” closely emulated its predecessor by initially following the lives of five upper class female friends: Luann de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, and Jill Zarin. Although de Lesseps briefly relinquished her star status for a single year, she and Singer remained on...
Despite being filmed in a vastly different part of the United States, “The Real Housewives of New York City” closely emulated its predecessor by initially following the lives of five upper class female friends: Luann de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, and Jill Zarin. Although de Lesseps briefly relinquished her star status for a single year, she and Singer remained on...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Shortly after Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” finished its third season, the network introduced viewers to “The Real Housewives of New York City,” thus properly establishing an American franchise that has since grown to include nine more similarly formatted series and over two dozen spin-offs. Since March 2008, 14 seasons and more than 270 episodes of the Big Apple-set show have been produced, with 23 women having formed its various five to eight-person casts. Check out our photo gallery showcasing every housewife who has starred on this series.
Despite being filmed in a vastly different part of the United States, “The Real Housewives of New York City” closely emulated its predecessor by initially following the lives of five upper class female friends: Luann de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, and Jill Zarin. Although de Lesseps briefly relinquished her star status for a single year, she and Singer remained on...
Despite being filmed in a vastly different part of the United States, “The Real Housewives of New York City” closely emulated its predecessor by initially following the lives of five upper class female friends: Luann de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, and Jill Zarin. Although de Lesseps briefly relinquished her star status for a single year, she and Singer remained on...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
“Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake” just finished its first season, and stars Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan hope to hit the road again soon.
The Bravo series followed the two “Real Housewives of New York” alum as they traveled to Benton, Illinois, to revive the local tourism after the pandemic. While in Benton, de Lesseps and Morgan sampled the local attractions (including crappie fishing and a testicle festival) and men. Sunday’s Season 1 finale culminated with a variety show featuring the duo and Benton residents.
“When they asked us to do the show, we didn’t know what to expect,” de Lesseps told TheWrap. “And we say that often about starting a new season of ‘Housewives’ — you just never know, right? We went in kind of blindfolded. And we were really pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the people were.”
In the finale, the town residents gathered to...
The Bravo series followed the two “Real Housewives of New York” alum as they traveled to Benton, Illinois, to revive the local tourism after the pandemic. While in Benton, de Lesseps and Morgan sampled the local attractions (including crappie fishing and a testicle festival) and men. Sunday’s Season 1 finale culminated with a variety show featuring the duo and Benton residents.
“When they asked us to do the show, we didn’t know what to expect,” de Lesseps told TheWrap. “And we say that often about starting a new season of ‘Housewives’ — you just never know, right? We went in kind of blindfolded. And we were really pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the people were.”
In the finale, the town residents gathered to...
- 8/21/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
The current season “The Real Housewives of New York” may feature an all-new cast, but its legacy cast is returning to the small screen later this year.
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Rhony Legacy,” starring “New York” alums Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, Kristin Taekman and Dorinda Medley, will premiere on Peacock this December.
“Rhony Legacy” will serve as the fourth installment of “Ultimate Girls Trip.”
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club” set in Morocco was originally slated as the fourth installment, but has been moved to 2024.
The Morocco cast reportedly includes Vicki Gunvalson, Gretchen Rossi, Brandi Glanville, Camille Grammer Meyer, Phaedra Parks, Eva Marcille, Alex McCord and Caroline Manzo.
During the Morocco trip, which filmed before “Rhony Legacy,” an incident that reportedly included nonconsensual physical contact between Glanville and Manzo led to both women exiting the series early.
“The safety and security...
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Rhony Legacy,” starring “New York” alums Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, Kristin Taekman and Dorinda Medley, will premiere on Peacock this December.
“Rhony Legacy” will serve as the fourth installment of “Ultimate Girls Trip.”
“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club” set in Morocco was originally slated as the fourth installment, but has been moved to 2024.
The Morocco cast reportedly includes Vicki Gunvalson, Gretchen Rossi, Brandi Glanville, Camille Grammer Meyer, Phaedra Parks, Eva Marcille, Alex McCord and Caroline Manzo.
During the Morocco trip, which filmed before “Rhony Legacy,” an incident that reportedly included nonconsensual physical contact between Glanville and Manzo led to both women exiting the series early.
“The safety and security...
- 8/2/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Ready for more New York? Peacock has officially bumped up the launch date for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Rhony Legacy” ahead of the second installment of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club,” Variety can reveal.
“Rhony Legacy” is set to premiere in December on Peacock, now making it the official fourth season of “Ultimate Girls Trip.” The cast will star original New York Housewives Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer and Kristen Taekman. They will all travel to the infamous house on Saline Beach in Saint Barthélemy that the “Rhony” cast visited in the show’s fifth season.
Decision to swap the “Ultimate Girls Trip” seasons and post “Rhony Legacy” first comes as fan favorite New York Housewives de Lesseps and Morgan’s spinoff “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake” is currently streaming on Peacock to great reception. The...
“Rhony Legacy” is set to premiere in December on Peacock, now making it the official fourth season of “Ultimate Girls Trip.” The cast will star original New York Housewives Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer and Kristen Taekman. They will all travel to the infamous house on Saline Beach in Saint Barthélemy that the “Rhony” cast visited in the show’s fifth season.
Decision to swap the “Ultimate Girls Trip” seasons and post “Rhony Legacy” first comes as fan favorite New York Housewives de Lesseps and Morgan’s spinoff “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake” is currently streaming on Peacock to great reception. The...
- 8/2/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
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The “Real Housewives of New York City” Season 14 premiere locked down Bravo’s second highest Sunday night viewership of 2023, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
The jam-packed night of July 16, which included the premiere of “Rhony” and a new episode of “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” was the second most-watched Sunday evening of 2023 both among the key cable demographic among adults 18-49 and among total viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-three-day linear figures — behind only Sunday, March 5, which aired “The Real Housewives of Potomac” Season 7 Reunion Pt. 3 alongside the series premiere of “Swv & XScape: The Queens of R&b.”
Kicking off with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” at 8 p.m, the evening continued with “Rhony” at 9 p.m. “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake” came next at 10 p.
The “Real Housewives of New York City” Season 14 premiere locked down Bravo’s second highest Sunday night viewership of 2023, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
The jam-packed night of July 16, which included the premiere of “Rhony” and a new episode of “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” was the second most-watched Sunday evening of 2023 both among the key cable demographic among adults 18-49 and among total viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-three-day linear figures — behind only Sunday, March 5, which aired “The Real Housewives of Potomac” Season 7 Reunion Pt. 3 alongside the series premiere of “Swv & XScape: The Queens of R&b.”
Kicking off with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” at 8 p.m, the evening continued with “Rhony” at 9 p.m. “Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake” came next at 10 p.
- 7/25/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Reality television producer Jeff Jenkins has worked with a lot of big personalities in his career, including the Kardashians, Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey. His newest show, Bravo’s “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” features former “Real Housewives” Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan. But despite their reputations — de Lesseps is a former countess and Morgan was married to Jp Morgan’s great-grandson, after all — Jenkins found himself surprised by the just how down to earth the duo were.
Check out TheWrap’s interview with Jenkins below to learn how the duo was cast and if they really stayed in that motel while filming.
Did you watch “The Real Housewives of New York” prior to working with Luann and Sonja?
Jenkins: I am a fan of “The Real Housewives of New York.” I watched “New York” really for Luann and Sonia, because they’re just so unexpected. You...
Check out TheWrap’s interview with Jenkins below to learn how the duo was cast and if they really stayed in that motel while filming.
Did you watch “The Real Housewives of New York” prior to working with Luann and Sonja?
Jenkins: I am a fan of “The Real Housewives of New York.” I watched “New York” really for Luann and Sonia, because they’re just so unexpected. You...
- 7/24/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
“The Real Housewives of New York City” alum, Kelly Bensimon, and financier, Scott Litner, are engaged after one year of dating.
Litner asked the reality star to marry him over the Fourth of July weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a childhood destination that holds significant meaning to Bensimon.
Bensimon’s rep confirmed the happy news to E! News on Monday.
“I never thought that I could be so happy at this stage in my life, this is truly a new beginning,” Bensimon, 55, told the outlet. “We have a romance that people write novels about.”
The Bravolebrity added that she “was so moved that he brought me to a special place from my childhood to propose.”
The Bravo star added of the occasion, “I was so moved that he brought me to a special place from my childhood to propose.”
While on a romantic boat ride, Litner, 54, popped the question with a custom emerald-cut,...
Litner asked the reality star to marry him over the Fourth of July weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a childhood destination that holds significant meaning to Bensimon.
Bensimon’s rep confirmed the happy news to E! News on Monday.
“I never thought that I could be so happy at this stage in my life, this is truly a new beginning,” Bensimon, 55, told the outlet. “We have a romance that people write novels about.”
The Bravolebrity added that she “was so moved that he brought me to a special place from my childhood to propose.”
The Bravo star added of the occasion, “I was so moved that he brought me to a special place from my childhood to propose.”
While on a romantic boat ride, Litner, 54, popped the question with a custom emerald-cut,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Two of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” stars are entering uncharted territory in a fresh new series. Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are in for a wake-up call when they head to Benton, Ill. to bring life back to this very small town. The new series, “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” kicks off with a two-episode premiere on Sunday, July 9 beginning at 9 p.m. Et. After that one new episode will air weekly on Sundays at 10 p.m. Et. You can watch Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake: Season 1 and Bravo with a subscription to Sling TV. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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How to Watch ‘Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake’ Series Premiere When: Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 9:00 Pm Edt TV: Bravo Stream: Watch with a subscription to Sling TV. First Month: Save $15$40+ / month sling.
- 7/9/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are trading in their Manolos for muck boots on their new show, “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.”
The Bravo spin-off series, which debuts Sunday, July 9, finds the two “The Real Housewives of New York City” stars trading big city-chic for small-town charm when they travel to Benton, Ill., in an effort to revive the town’s tourism industry.
TheWrap recently caught up with de Lesseps and Morgan to talk all things “Crappie Lake,” including fishing in the waterways, flirting at the watering holes and dealing with the sweltering summer heat.
“We went in with open hearts and open minds,” de Lesseps told TheWrap. “Sonja and I are both globetrotters. And we love adventures. And when they asked us to do the show, you know, we didn’t know what to expect. And we say that often about starting a new season of ‘Housewives.
The Bravo spin-off series, which debuts Sunday, July 9, finds the two “The Real Housewives of New York City” stars trading big city-chic for small-town charm when they travel to Benton, Ill., in an effort to revive the town’s tourism industry.
TheWrap recently caught up with de Lesseps and Morgan to talk all things “Crappie Lake,” including fishing in the waterways, flirting at the watering holes and dealing with the sweltering summer heat.
“We went in with open hearts and open minds,” de Lesseps told TheWrap. “Sonja and I are both globetrotters. And we love adventures. And when they asked us to do the show, you know, we didn’t know what to expect. And we say that often about starting a new season of ‘Housewives.
- 7/7/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Their run on the “Real Housewives of New York City” may be over, but Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are hitting the road in search of new adventures.
The reality stars are getting their own spin-off series titled “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” which debuts July 9 on Bravo.
Get all the details below:
Who are Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan?
Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and appeared in 13 seasons of the show. She is known as “The Countess” due to her former marriage to French aristocrat Alexandre de Lesseps and her propensity to correct people’s manners.
Morgan joined “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 3. She was married to John Adams Morgan, the great-grandson of J.P. Morgan.
Both women are accustomed to luxurious living.
Also Read:
‘Real Housewives': These Originals Have Stuck...
The reality stars are getting their own spin-off series titled “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” which debuts July 9 on Bravo.
Get all the details below:
Who are Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan?
Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and appeared in 13 seasons of the show. She is known as “The Countess” due to her former marriage to French aristocrat Alexandre de Lesseps and her propensity to correct people’s manners.
Morgan joined “The Real Housewives of New York City” in Season 3. She was married to John Adams Morgan, the great-grandson of J.P. Morgan.
Both women are accustomed to luxurious living.
Also Read:
‘Real Housewives': These Originals Have Stuck...
- 5/22/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
A brand new divorcee competition series and “The Real Housewives of Miami” Season 6 are just some of the shows included in NBCUniversal’s all-new 2023-2024 slate. With a portfolio spanning across networks like E!, Bravo, Syfy and USA Network, NBCUniversal is bringing plenty of new programs to cable for fans of unscripted reality television and sci-fi drama.
Bravo
“The Real Housewives of Miami” Season 6 will bring the sunshine back to Bravo after the series’ run on Peacock. “Below Deck Down Under” will also make the move from the streamer to cable.
As previously announced, “Project Runway” will get an all-star makeover as 14 designers from past seasons compete against one another starting on June 15. In July, Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan arrive in a small town of Ilinois in the premiere of “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.”
Returning are the housewives of New York City, Orange County, Beverly Hills,...
Bravo
“The Real Housewives of Miami” Season 6 will bring the sunshine back to Bravo after the series’ run on Peacock. “Below Deck Down Under” will also make the move from the streamer to cable.
As previously announced, “Project Runway” will get an all-star makeover as 14 designers from past seasons compete against one another starting on June 15. In July, Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan arrive in a small town of Ilinois in the premiere of “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.”
Returning are the housewives of New York City, Orange County, Beverly Hills,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
“Rhony” stars Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps are trading New York City for small-town life in upcoming spinoff series “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.”
Coming to Bravo in 2023, “Welcome to Crappie Lake” will follow the two socialites as they travel to the small town of Benton, Ill. According to the show’s official logline, Morgan and de Lesseps will “help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000. It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit. From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show, Luann and Sonja have their work cut out for them as they embrace their new temporary home. Whether searching for the...
Coming to Bravo in 2023, “Welcome to Crappie Lake” will follow the two socialites as they travel to the small town of Benton, Ill. According to the show’s official logline, Morgan and de Lesseps will “help spruce up their small town, which has a population just shy of 7,000. It’s a fish-out-of-water experience for everyone involved, especially when the two Manhattanites check in to the local motel. At the request of the mayor, they take on tasks to boost morale and galvanize the town with new spirit. From building a new playground to revitalizing the local theater with a full-on variety show, Luann and Sonja have their work cut out for them as they embrace their new temporary home. Whether searching for the...
- 10/15/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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