Caroline Stanbury Approves of 'Ladies of London' Reboot

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Caroline Stanbury, who starred in the original 'Ladies of London' reality series, revealed in a recent interview that she has watched the 2026 reboot of the show and shared her thoughts on it. Stanbury admitted that she 'went in not wanting to like it, but I liked it,' and she even has some favorites from the new cast, including Mark-Francis Vandelli and Emma Thynn. While Stanbury has a 'soft spot' for the original series, which was her first foray into reality TV, she is excited to see 'other people take the bat on' and is still connected to the 'old OG cast.'

Why it matters

The 'Ladies of London' reboot is a highly anticipated return of the popular reality series, which ran for three seasons on Bravo from 2014 to 2017. Stanbury's approval and endorsement of the new show carries significant weight, as she was a central figure in the original series and has remained a prominent figure in the reality TV landscape. Her comments provide insight into how the new cast and format will be received by fans of the original show.

The details

The new 'Ladies of London' series follows a different group of elite socialites and ex-pats in London, including Emma Thynn, Martha Sitwell, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Lottie Kane, Missé Beqiri, Kimi Murdoch, Myka Meier and Margo Stilley. Stanbury revealed that she is 'really good friends with Mark-Francis' and 'loves Emma,' and she is 'kind of really enjoying the one with the bird, with the Bottish.' While Stanbury has a 'soft spot' for the original series, which she starred in, she is excited to see 'other people take the bat on' and is still connected to the 'old OG cast.'

• The original 'Ladies of London' series aired on Bravo between 2014 and 2017.
• The new 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' reboot premiered on Bravo on March 5, 2026, with new episodes airing weekly.

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