Andy Cohen Excited About 'RHONY' Season 16 Cast

Bravo exec says new additions Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye will bring fresh energy to the show.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Andy Cohen, executive producer of The Real Housewives of New York City, says he's thrilled about the season 16 cast, which includes returning Housewives Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sąi de Silva, as well as newcomers Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye. Cohen also revealed that former RHONY star Carole Radziwill will be making a return in a 'friend of' role, despite initial doubts about her involvement.

Why it matters

The Real Housewives of New York City is one of Bravo's flagship reality shows, and the network is hoping to reinvigorate the franchise with a new cast lineup for season 16 after some recent creative challenges. The addition of fresh faces like Glassman, Hammond and Toye, as well as the return of a familiar name in Radziwill, could help breathe new life into the long-running series.

The details

According to Cohen, Bravo almost made changes to the RHONY cast last year but ultimately decided to wait until they had the right mix of returning and new Housewives. The three new cast members - Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye - were selected for 'all different reasons' and will join Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sąi de Silva, who are returning for their third seasons. Cohen also revealed that former RHONY star Carole Radziwill will be making a 'friend of' appearance on the new season, despite some initial doubts about her involvement.

  • Bravo announced the RHONY season 16 cast in March 2026.
  • Cohen met with Carole Radziwill in December or January to propose her 'friend of' role.

The players

Andy Cohen

The executive producer of The Real Housewives of New York City and host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live.

Carole Radziwill

A former full-time cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City who is returning in a 'friend of' role for season 16.

Erin Lichy

A returning cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City for season 16.

Jessel Taank

A returning cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City for season 16.

Sąi de Silva

A returning cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City for season 16.

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What they’re saying

“I would like to tell you that I'm so excited about the cast of The Real Housewives of New York. We have been working on this for a while.”

— Andy Cohen, Executive Producer, The Real Housewives of New York City (SiriusXM's Radio Andy)

“Erika, Daisy, and Hailey ... are great for all different reasons.”

— Andy Cohen, Executive Producer, The Real Housewives of New York City (SiriusXM's Radio Andy)

“I remember we were at BravoCon and Jeff Lewis is like, 'Radzi's definitely coming back. You wouldn't be doing this.' It was not the plan at that point. It really wasn't.”

— Andy Cohen, Executive Producer, The Real Housewives of New York City (SiriusXM's Radio Andy)

What’s next

A premiere date for RHONY season 16 has yet to be announced.

The takeaway

Bravo is hoping to reinvigorate The Real Housewives of New York City franchise with a new cast lineup for season 16, including both returning Housewives and fresh faces that executive producer Andy Cohen is excited about. The return of former Housewife Carole Radziwill in a 'friend of' role also has the potential to generate buzz for the new season.