Twenty years of the real housewives The franchise is calling for a new show featuring Bravo’s biggest stars.
During the Wednesday, January 14 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenhost Andy Cohen officially announced the cast of Season 1 of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.
The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Vicki Gunvalson, The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Luann de Lesseps, The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Porsha Williams, The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Kyle Richards, The Real Housewives of Potomac‘s Gizelle Bryant i The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City‘s Lisa Barlow will be part of the star crew.
Earlier in the day, Andy confirmed this NeNe Leakes would come back too at Bravo six years after her Real Housewives of Atlanta exit
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The reality star, 58, was part of Season 1 in 2008 with original cast members Kim Zolciak, DeShawn Snow, Shere Whitfield i Lisa Wu-Hartwell. NeNe eventually left the franchise in 2020.
“She’s going to make an appearance,” Andy told listeners on his SiriusXM Radio Andy issue “When we go to Atlanta, she’ll be there. People are happy about it. We’re going to celebrate 20 years of housewives, and it would be hard without her. I’m happy.”
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Brandon Hickman/E! ENTERTAINMENTWhen it comes to the full cast, Andy hinted that it will be revealed much sooner rather than later.
“All told, I think you might end up by the end of the series seeing 60 of your housewives friends,” she teased. “Something like that.”
Andy first announced in November 2025 at BravoCon that a new program called for the first time The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip it would hit the web in the new year.
“In this special event series, a group of beloved housewives of all ages embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, making their way through some of the most memorable locations in franchise history,” Bravo shared in its original announcement. “Starting where it all began in Orange County and culminating in an epic East Coast grand finale, each stop will feature appearances by fan favorites from different cities to pay tribute to the past, embrace the present and look to the many miles ahead.”
The announcement concluded, “Along the way, viewers can expect nostalgic reunions, heartfelt revelations, effortless humor and the greatest dynamic that only the Housewives can deliver.”
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The Real Housewives of Orange County was the first show in the franchise that premiered in 2006. Since then, the series has expanded to various locations including Miami, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City, Potomac, Dubai, New York and more.
Along the way, the shows have provided countless memes, memorable quotes: “Who’s gonna check me, boo?” — and great personalities.
“For two decades, The real housewives has amplified women’s voices, highlighting their ambition, humor and strength, inspiring millions with her unapologetic authenticity.” Frances Berwickpresident of Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, said in a statement. “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip is a love letter to the women who turned a reality TV show into a cultural phenomenon, and to the fans who have been there for every laugh, gasp, toast and table turn.