E! Greenlights 'The Golden Life' - 'RHONY' Spinoff Filming in Palm Beach

Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon return for new reality series set in Florida

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

E! has confirmed a new spinoff of "The Real Housewives of New York City" titled "The Golden Life" that will follow a group of RHONY alums - Ramona Singer, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon - as they reunite in Palm Beach, Florida for a new reality series. The show is set to begin filming in the spring of 2026, though an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.

Why it matters

The new "The Golden Life" spinoff represents E!'s continued expansion of the popular "Real Housewives" franchise, bringing some of the most iconic RHONY personalities to a new setting in Palm Beach. This follows the success of the Netflix reality series "Members Only: Palm Beach", indicating a continued audience demand for reality programming focused on the lavish lifestyles of Florida's elite.

The details

"The Golden Life" will follow the group of longtime RHONY friends - Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon - as they navigate dating, family and career milestones while living their "golden" years in the Sunshine State. The series will showcase the group's "signature humor and non-stop hijinks" as they settle into their fabulous second homes and the bustling Palm Beach social scene.

  • The new "The Golden Life" spinoff is set to begin filming in Palm Beach in the spring of 2026.
  • No premiere date has been announced as of February 10, 2026.

The players

Ramona Singer

A former cast member of "The Real Housewives of New York City" who is returning for the new Palm Beach-based spinoff series.

Luann de Lesseps

Also known as "Countess Luann", a former RHONY cast member who is joining the new "The Golden Life" spinoff.

Sonja Morgan

A longtime RHONY personality who is part of the group of friends reuniting in Palm Beach for the new E! series.

Jill Zarin

A former "Real Housewives of New York City" cast member who is returning alongside her friends for the "The Golden Life" spinoff.

Kelly Bensimon

Another former RHONY cast member who is joining the group of friends in Palm Beach for the new E! reality show.

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What’s next

E! has not yet announced a premiere date for "The Golden Life", but the series is expected to begin filming in Palm Beach in the spring of 2026.

The takeaway

The new "The Golden Life" spinoff represents E!'s continued expansion of the popular "Real Housewives" franchise, bringing some of the most iconic RHONY personalities to the lavish setting of Palm Beach, Florida. This follows the success of the Netflix reality series "Members Only: Palm Beach", indicating a sustained audience demand for reality programming focused on the lifestyles of the wealthy elite.