It’s official: Five of “The Real Housewives of New York City’s” most beloved original cast members are returning in a new E! series.
According to a press release, RHONY OGs Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon, and Sonja Morgan will reunite in a brand-new docuseries that promises fun-filled moments, larger-than-life personalities, and plenty of classic RHONY drama. But this time, the ladies are trading the Big Apple for a luxe lifestyle in Palm Beach, Florida.
Everything to Know About the New E! Series ‘The Golden Life’ Featuring Five RHONY OGs
GettyThe OGs of NYC are back, this time heading to the Sunshine State as they trade stilettos for sandals in a new E! docuseries tentatively titled “The Golden Life.”
According to a press release, the five iconic RHONY stars—Countess Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon, and Sonja Morgan—will share major life updates while soaking up the sun in Palm Beach.
“Bound by decades of shared history, fallouts and friendship, this fan-favorite group of New Yorkers are starting fresh together in the Sunshine State,” the press release began. “In this new “golden” era of life, the longtime friends are thriving in and around Palm Beach with fabulous second homes and a bustling social scene. With their signature humor and non-stop hijinks, the series will follow the group as they navigate dating, family, and career milestones.”
And, of course, fans can expect plenty of drama among these fabulous women. “Though skies are bright in Florida, unresolved drama looms as they reconnect after years of highs and lows,” the statement concluded.
Filming is set to begin this spring, with the first season slated for ten episodes.
Luann de Lesseps Teased a RHONY OG Reunion in Florida
GettyBack in October 2025, Luann de Lesseps spoke with Decider about her long-standing friendships with her RHONY castmates. At the time, fans didn’t know she might have been hinting at a new show following these iconic ladies all along.
“I think that we all have our lives,” sheshared. “Sonja is in Florida, Ramona is in Florida, Jill’s in Florida. So maybe there’s a little OG Florida action going on.”
Singer and de Lesseps were original RHONY cast members from seasons 1 through 13, before the show was rebooted with a brand-new lineup. Zarin was also an original housewife, but left after season 4, returning as a guest from seasons 9 through 12. Bensimon came onto the series in the second season, though she would depart after season 4 and make guest appearances in seasons 6-7. Morgan would officially become a Housewife in season 3, until it was retooled.
RHONY’s Bethenny Frankel Gives Her Stamp of Approval
GettyUnfortunately, RHONY legend Bethenny Frankel won’t be a part of E!’s new series. Still, she did share her opinion on the show, calling it “fantastic,” which isn’t surprising given her tumultuous history with Bravo.
“What do I think about the Housewives going to E! in a new reboot OG-style?” she began in an Instagram post.
“I think it’s fan-[expletive]-tastic. E! came in savage, barracuda-style, and said, ‘These [expletives] aren’t expired, so you know what? Let’s put them back up on the [expletive] shelf.’’
“I’m happy for all of them,” she shared.
