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RHONY

The stories moving the franchise, the people driving them, and the receipts connecting what happened to what happens next.

RHONY's Erin Lichy Defends Townhouse Against Rodent Allegations
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RHONY's Erin Lichy Defends Townhouse Against Rodent Allegations

Erin Lichy, a cast member of the popular reality television show The Real Housewives of New York City, recently found herself at the center of controversy after fellow housewife Daisy Toye raised concerns about rodents p...

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Mission Control

Where the franchise stands right now.

The Real Housewives of New York City currently carries an editorial value score of 67.3, led by conflict, romance, relationship breakdown.
88.3 Heat
29.3 Momentum
active Current State
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The newest RHONY reporting from Velvet Receipt.

RHONY's Erin Lichy Defends Townhouse Against Rodent Allegations
Real Housewives

RHONY's Erin Lichy Defends Townhouse Against Rodent Allegations

Erin Lichy, a cast member of the popular reality television show The Real Housewives of New York City, recently found herself at the ce...

Andy Cohen and Bravo Reach Amicable Agreement with Former RHONY Star Leah McSweeney
Bravo Drama

Andy Cohen and Bravo Reach Amicable Agreement with Former RHONY Star Leah McSweeney

A lawsuit filed by former _The Real Housewives of New York City_ star Leah McSweeney against Bravo, Andy Cohen, and others has been set...

Lawsuit Against Bravo's RHONY Producer Andy Cohen Dismissed Before Trial
Legal Drama

Lawsuit Against Bravo's RHONY Producer Andy Cohen Dismissed Before Trial

Leah McSweeney, a former cast member of Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City, has had her lawsuit against executive producer Andy C...

Andy Cohen's Ongoing Feud with Bethenny Frankel Reignites Over Reunion Seating
Real Housewives

Andy Cohen's Ongoing Feud with Bethenny Frankel Reignites Over Reunion Seating

A recent episode of Andy Cohen's radio show saw the host refuse to call Bethenny Frankel by her name, instead referring to her as "marg...

Carole Radziwill denies Kennedy family distancing rumors
Real Housewives

Carole Radziwill denies Kennedy family distancing rumors

Carole Radziwill, a cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY), has rejected claims that the Kennedy family wants to d...

The Cast

Main Characters

The people currently at the center of the RHONY universe.

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Power Players

The cast members carrying the most weight in the franchise right now.

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Current Storylines

Developing

Jessel Taank's Private Life in Frenzied Focus Among RHONY Castmates

A controversy has erupted among cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) following Daisy Toye's candid response during a recent Watch What Happens Live appearance. Toye questioned why rumors surroundi...

Developing

Settlement Reached in McSweeney's Lawsuit Against Bravo

A recent development has brought an end to the long-standing lawsuit filed by Leah McSweeney against Bravo and its Executive Producer, Andy Cohen. According to reports, the parties involved have agreed to a settlement, e...

Developing

Real Housewives Scandals That Went Too Far: The Most Controversial Moments in Housewives History

From Jen Shah and Teresa Giudice’s prison sentences to Brooks Ayers and Tom Girardi, these are the biggest Real Housewives scandals ever.

How We Got Here

Franchise Timeline

Five developments worth remembering when the next receipt drops.

Nov 5, 2026

Erin Lichy Denies Costar's Involvement in Martha Stewart's Controversial Halloween Makeup

A recent controversy surrounding Martha Stewart's Halloween costume has sparked heated discussions among fans and cast members alike. The Real Housewives of New York City star Erin Lichy took to Watch What Happens Live W...

Nov 5, 2026

RHONY's Erin Lichy Defends Townhouse Against Rodent Allegations

Erin Lichy, a cast member of the popular reality television show The Real Housewives of New York City, recently found herself at the center of controversy after fellow housewife Daisy Toye raised concerns about rodents p...

Nov 3, 2026

Leah McSweeney's Lawsuit Against Bravo Ends in Settlement

A long-running legal battle between former Real Housewives of New York City star Leah McSweeney and Bravo has come to an end, with both parties agreeing to settle out of court. According to court records, McSweeney volun...

Nov 2, 2026

The 10 Biggest Real Housewives Villain Moments of All Time

Ten different Housewives, nine franchises and ten defining moments. We revisit the famous footage, the disputed claims, the consequences and the stories behind the drama.

Nov 2, 2026

Andy Cohen and Bravo Reach Amicable Agreement with Former RHONY Star Leah McSweeney

A lawsuit filed by former _The Real Housewives of New York City_ star Leah McSweeney against Bravo, Andy Cohen, and others has been settled out of court, according to a recent report. Leah, 44, initially claimed that the...

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