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Great Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Meet Ashley Iaconetti, the Newest Bravo Star
The former Bachelor contestant is joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:01pm
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Ashley Iaconetti, a longtime fixture in Bachelor Nation, is set to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which premieres on Bravo on April 2, 2026. The 38-year-old media personality first gained fame as a contestant on The Bachelor in 2015 and later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise, where she met her now-husband Jared Haibon. Ashley and Jared moved to Rhode Island in 2021 and have since welcomed two sons. Viewers will get a glimpse into Ashley's life as a wife, mother, and business owner as she and Jared navigate running a local café.
Why it matters
Ashley's transition from Bachelor Nation to the Real Housewives franchise represents a continued blurring of the lines between different reality TV worlds. Her presence on the show will likely draw in viewers familiar with her from her previous appearances, while also introducing her to a new audience. Additionally, the show will provide a window into Ashley and Jared's life in Rhode Island as they balance family, entrepreneurship, and the drama that comes with being a Real Housewife.
The details
Ashley Iaconetti first gained fame as a contestant on The Bachelor in 2015, where she earned the nickname 'Ashley I' due to another Ashley also being on the season. She later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise, where she had a tumultuous relationship with her now-husband, Jared Haibon. After a few other relationships, Ashley and Jared rekindled their romance in 2018 and got engaged that same year. They married in 2019 and have since welcomed two sons, Dawson and Hayden. In 2021, the couple moved from their home state of Virginia to Rhode Island, where Jared grew up. Ashley and Jared have since opened a local café called Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge, which will be featured on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
- Ashley Iaconetti first appeared on The Bachelor in 2015.
- Ashley and Jared Haibon met on Bachelor in Paradise in 2015.
- Ashley and Jared got engaged in 2018 and married in 2019.
- Ashley and Jared welcomed their first son, Dawson, in January 2022.
- Ashley and Jared welcomed their second son, Hayden, in July 2024.
The players
Ashley Iaconetti
A 38-year-old media personality who first gained fame as a contestant on The Bachelor in 2015. She is now set to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
Jared Haibon
Ashley Iaconetti's husband, whom she met on Bachelor in Paradise. The couple moved to Rhode Island in 2021 and have since opened a local café.
What they’re saying
“[Jared] is my person. He is my soulmate.”
— Ashley Iaconetti
What’s next
Fans will have to tune in to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, premiering on April 2, 2026, to see how Ashley Iaconetti's journey unfolds as she navigates her new role as a Bravo reality star.
The takeaway
Ashley Iaconetti's transition from Bachelor Nation to the Real Housewives franchise represents the continued blending of different reality TV worlds, as viewers get a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of this longtime reality TV personality.
