Andy Cohen is detailing one major pitfall that many Real Housewives stars find themselves in after filming has wrapped.
The franchise’s executive producer dispensed his wisdom to the stars of the newest iteration, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, on the Thursday, March 2, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.
During the segment, Cohen pointed out that many Housewives find themselves reigniting cast drama after watching the show back, despite previously resolving their issues with their castmates.
“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,” Cohen, 57, advised the ladies.
He 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.”
“But keep a list, and we’ll hash it out at the reunion,” he caveated his advice.
Cohen shared more sage guidance for the new Housewives: Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi. (The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dolores Catania also appears in the first season as a “friend” of the women.)
“Don’t believe the comments. Social media is not reality,” he said. “It’s never as great or as bad as it feels like online.”
Dolores Catania is making her way up the East Coast. It was announced at BravoCon 2025 that The Real Housewives of New Jersey star would appear on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island in a “friend of” role, thanks to her connection to new Housewife Liz McGraw. Along with Dolores and Liz, the upcoming show […]
Cohen went on, “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.”
“And don’t forget, as a Real Housewife, you are part of a chosen few. Enjoy this ride,” he 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.”
Cohen gave the women one last piece of advice, quipping, “Maybe don’t start a podcast.”
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiered on Bravo on Thursday. The cast recently praised Housewives veteran Dolores, 55, with helping them adjust to life in front of the cameras.
“I think Dolores [is] like a mama bear,” newbie Jo-Ellen exclusively told Us Weekly recently. “Truthfully, anything that we needed — even even to this day — she will help.”
Jo-Ellen added, “She was just so kind and smart and caring. So it really was nice. It was a little cheat sheet to help us along the way.”
“When Dolores and I first met, we completely hit it off. We saw eye to eye. I felt her genuine vibe,” added fellow newcomer Rulla. “I love Dolores. I really do. I feel as though she’s brought a lot to the table. She’s been very candid. She’s been very genuine, speaking from experience.”
New episodes of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and stream the next day on Peacock.
