E! officially announced “The Golden Life” in February 2026, with filming beginning soon after. Now, months later, the network has announced that the “Real Housewives of New York City” offshoot series will premiere on October 20 at 10 PM ET/PT. Additionally, a new trailer has been released.
“The Golden Life” stars Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, Ramona Singer, and Kelly Bensimon. “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alum Margaret Josephs will also appear, as will “Sex and the City” writer Candace Bushnell.
The ‘Golden Life’ Trailer Features RHONY Vibes With A Twist
E! released the new trailer for “The Golden Life” on September 10, featuring the core ladies exploring Palm Beach. Per the press release, “Kelly returns to her roots in Palm Beach after blazing a new path as a real estate mogul in NYC.”
It continues, “Luann takes her dazzling cabaret show nationwide with her trusted sidekick, Roger. Dorinda leaves behind the chilly weather at Bluestone Manor to embrace her next chapter in the sun, where she’s preparing for her next book launch.”
Regarding Morgan, the press release says, “While always the life of the party, Sonja continues her zen down south, while Ramona “wows” Palm Beach society with her passion for charity galas and vibrant soirees.”
The trailer itself begins with de Lesseps saying, “The ladies of New York have arrived.”Morgan can then be heard saying, “So, for the next couple of months, we’re taking our golden years to a golden place.” Later, Bensimon remarks on not having seen the ladies all together in “so long.”
After that, Medley reflects on her life, saying, “You’ve done the wife thing, you’ve done the motherhood thing. But I’m really engaged, for the first time ever, in my life.”
Naturally, the trailer also teases tension among the cast, with Singer remarking that someone among the ladies is “lashing out” before saying, “There’s something wrong here.”
The Cast Has Previously Opened Up About the New E! Show
GettyDe Lesseps opened up to Page Six about “The Golden Life” in July 2026. Notably, this came ahead of her stint on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.” She said about the show, “All the girls are back together and, you know, nothing really changes. Ramona thinks she’s the queen of Palm Beach. OK. I only got married there, right? And arrested! So I think I beat you!”
Following the Page Six interview, the “Golden Life” ladies were honored at the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards. In discussing the honor, de Lesseps said in a statement, “I’m honored to receive the Golden Kettle as a testament to the entertainment I’ve brought to viewers over the past nearly two decades on television.
I’d also love to thank my fellow OGs, the ladies who always keep it ‘cool’ — it’s been so fun to reunite with them for ‘The Golden Life.'”
Singer stated, “I am honored to receive this award alongside my girls. Sharing my life on screen has not always been easy, but this award is proof that it has made an impact with audiences.”
Medley also said she was “so excited” about the honor. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum then said, “Reality television has been a wild ride, filled with so many unexpected, challenging, hilarious, and, of course, rewarding experiences with incredible people along the way.”
