Bravo The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is officially here — but who makes up the cast?
News broke at BravoCon in November 2025 when Andy Cohen confirmed that the premiere season will follow Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as they navigate the highs and lows of Rhode Island’s close-knit social scene.
“They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large,” read a press release from the network. “As The Real Housewives hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.”
While season 1 features nearly all brand-new faces, The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Dolores Catania will be joining the cast as a friend. Keep scrolling to meet the rest of the women who make up the show:
Alicia Carmody
According to her bio, Alicia isn’t shy about her roots after being born and raised in Rhode Island.
“After eight years of engagement to fiancé Billy Kitsilis, Alicia “still isn’t ready to take the plunge — even for their daughter, Celina,” the description continued. “When she’s not dodging wedding bells, Alicia helps Billy run his restaurant, Pizza Mamma, proving she can handle the heat both in and out of the kitchen.”
Rosie DiMare
The former local television news anchor is now the host of her own lifestyle program and a sought-after DJ. Rosie recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary to husband Rich DiMare a.k.a a well-known Frank Sinatra style singer.
Ashley Iaconetti
After finding love on Bachelor in Paradise, Ashley and husband Jared Haibon are raising their two sons: Dawson and Hayden.
“While Jared manages their beloved coffee shop, Ashley has built a thriving career as a social media powerhouse, all while acclimating her new life in her husband’s home state,” Bravo teased in a press release.
Liz McGraw
Considered “Rhode Island royalty,” Liz is dubbed the state’s Cannabis Queen.
“Alongside her husband, Gerry, she owns and operates The Slater Center, the largest and most successful cannabis dispensary in Rhode Island,” her bio read. “But Liz isn’t just a business powerhouse — she’s also a devoted stepmom to Miranda, Briana, and Skyla, balancing family, entrepreneurship, and her signature flair for style.”
Rulla Nehme Pontarelli
Rulla “helms a financial empire as a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Manager to some of the East Coast’s most distinguished families,” according to her bio, which noted that, “Rulla is married to prominent Rhode Island podiatrist, Brian, and together they juggle life with their two young children, Luca and Laila.”
Kelsey Swanson
The former Miss Rhode Island, Kelsey “keeps a full plate as one of the state’s top makeup artists,” a press release shared. “Kelsey has been in a 10-year relationship with one of Rhode Island’s most notable figures, enjoying the lap of luxury while keeping her social calendar full.”
Jo-Ellen Tiberi
The self-proclaimed town gossip “knows everyone and everything worth knowing in Cranston,” her bio noted. “As one of the top aesthetic practice development managers in the country, she juggles a busy career with family life alongside her high school sweetheart and husband, Gary, and their three kids — Gian, Jolie, and Gia.”
Dolores Catania
According to Bravo’s press release, “Rhode Island captured Dolores’s heart years ago, and she’s longed to return ever since. With her dear friend Liz McGraw living there – and a shared business project on the horizon – a sun-soaked, beach-filled summer is a natural fit for this Jersey girl.”
