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

New reality series will follow the lives of South Florida's wealthy elite

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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E! has announced that it has greenlit a new reality TV spinoff series called "The Golden Life" that will be set in Palm Beach, Florida and follow the lives of the area's wealthy and elite residents. The new show is a spinoff of the popular "Real Housewives of New York City" franchise.

Why it matters

The announcement of "The Golden Life" comes on the heels of the success of Netflix's "Members Only: Palm Beach" reality series, which also chronicled the lavish lifestyles of Palm Beach's high society. The new E! spinoff represents an opportunity to further capitalize on viewer interest in seeing how the other half lives in one of America's most exclusive and affluent communities.

The details

Details about "The Golden Life" are still limited, but the new series is expected to feature a cast of wealthy Palm Beach residents and explore their lavish lifestyles, personal dramas, and exclusive social circles. The show will likely draw comparisons to the "Real Housewives" franchise, which has found success by offering viewers a glimpse into the extravagant lives of the rich and famous.

  • E! announced the greenlight for "The Golden Life" on February 5, 2026.

The players

E!

A popular American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast.

"Real Housewives of New York City"

A long-running reality television series that is part of the "Real Housewives" franchise, which follows the personal and professional lives of affluent women residing in various American metropolitan areas.

"Members Only: Palm Beach"

A Netflix reality series that premiered in 2025 and chronicled the lavish lifestyles of residents in the exclusive community of Palm Beach, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“Viewers can't seem to get enough of the extravagant lives of the rich and famous, and we're excited to bring them an all-new glimpse into the world of Palm Beach's elite with 'The Golden Life'.”

— Carina Adly MacKenzie, Executive Producer, E! (E! News)

What’s next

E! has not yet announced a premiere date for "The Golden Life", but production on the new series is expected to begin in the coming months.

The takeaway

The greenlight for "The Golden Life" demonstrates the continued viewer appetite for reality TV shows that offer a window into the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy. As one of America's most exclusive and affluent communities, Palm Beach provides the perfect setting for this new spinoff series.