Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise has dominated reality TV since it first premiered with The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2006. Despite fears that the franchise was on the way out, Bravo decided to expand. Rumors have swirled for months that Bachelor star Ashley Iaconetti was joining Bravo. She was recently spotted filming.
Bravo Announces New Real Housewives Spinoff
The Real Housewives of New Jersey was among the OG cities in the popular franchise. However, its future is in doubt after a disastrous season. None of the women wants to film together, causing the network to put the show on pause for the time being.
The bold move by Bravo sparked speculation that the entire Real Housewives shows would be yanked from the air. The Real Housewives of New York City was also put on pause but the other cities are safe, for now. In fact, Bravo seems to be investing even more into the franchise.
They announced in May that for the first time in several years, they’re adding a new city to the roster. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was the last city added in 2019. But viewers will soon be taken back to the East Coast for The Real Housewives Of Rhode Island. The new city won’t debut until later this year or early next year.
Bachelor Alum Ashley Iaconetti Spotted Filming
Bachelor alum Ashley Iaconetti lives in Rhode Island with her husband, Jared Haibon, and their two young sons, Dawson and Hayden.
They own and operate Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge in the small state. The couple first met on Bachelor In Paradise and reconnected after the show. Ashley and Jared married in 2019.
Due to her ties in Rhode Island, she’s been heavily rumored to be on the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Bravo hasn’t announced the official cast list yet, but Ashley I. was among the ladies spotted filming.
I’m so excited for #RHORI 😍 idc what anyone says getting a new city is always fun pic.twitter.com/Mxz4fPFPve
— The Reality TV Guru (@Realitytvguru13) June 28, 2025
She wouldn’t be the first Bachelor star to cross over to Bravo. Former Bachelor contestant Jasmine Goode is on The Valley with Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.
Fans React
The woman with long black hair is believed to be Ashley Iaconetti. Bachelor Nation fans took to social media to react to the speculation that she’s now a Real Housewives star.
- “I’m so excited for this. Like others are saying I am worried this will take a toll on their marriage. But from a purely selfish standpoint I can’t wait to see this woman on my TV screen again “
- “I don’t watch the shows but from what I know about them, she sounds perfect for this.”
- “I feel like she has to be a “friend of” role.”
- “Ashley will be perfect for this. Especially if she’s still her unpolished, crying, bemoaning, giddy, cackling authentic self.”
As you can see, the comments were mostly positive. Do you think Ashley Iaconetti is a good fit for the Bravo show?
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger