Bravo Expands Programming With New 'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island' And Several Other Series

Buckle up, Bravo fans — more drama is on the way!

On May 7, the network revealed a list of expected show renewals, including the wildly popular "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" and the breakout hit "Southern Hospitality."

But that wasn't all.

Bravo also teased four new series, including the rumored "Real Housewives of Rhode Island."

In a press release, NBC Universal announced that it was adding four new series to the Bravo network after the cable channel was ranked as "a top five cable entertainment brand with seven of the top 10 reality shows on cable."

The company went on to praise Bravo, calling it a "premiere cultural and lifestyle destination " and "home to the most engaged fanbase on cable."

All of Bravo's programming is available to stream the next day on Peacock. The streaming feature also helped several of the network's programs deliver their "most-watched seasons ever," including season 5 of the "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," season 3 of "Southern Hospitality," season 6 of "Real Housewives of Miami," and season 9 of "Summer House," based on the current pacing.

For some time, rumors have been swirling about a potential iteration of the "Real Housewives" filming in Rhode Island. And, it turns out it wasn't gossip after all.

In its press release, NBC Universal also announced the new "Real Housewives of Rhode Island." Based on the program description, the series will follow a "tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations."

"With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your past … or each other," it continued.

The series will be produced by Evolution Media, with Andy Cohen serving as an executive producer.

Rhode Island's governor, Dan McKee, expressed his excitement about the franchise's expansion, welcoming the network's "millions of viewers."

“Our state is home to vibrant communities, amazing food, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty — perfect for the spotlight,” McKee said.

The upcoming iteration of the "Housewives" franchise isn't the only thing the Bravosphere has to look forward to, though.

Additional series, including a reimagined version of the previously canceled "Ladies of London," will also share the spotlight.

According to the statement, the upcoming series will feature "British blue bloods, ambitious American expats, and glamorous international socialites."

It continued, "As tradition clashes with the fast-paced globalized world, these power players redefine what it means to be a woman of status in one of the most iconic cities in the world. Here connections are currency and the crown isn’t the only thing up for grabs."

"The Valley: Persian Style" (working title) is another newly announced series that's already turning viewers' heads. It will star "Shahs of Sunset" vets Reza Farahan, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, and Mercedes "MJ" Javid, as they show their "unbreakable bond" that was "built on years of friendship, fiery clashes and the kind of history that never fades."

"As they take on the next stage of life in the Valley, their world is bigger, their circle is bolder and their challenges are more real than ever. As we’ll see, their next chapter in life isn’t quieter, it’s just more complicated," the statement read.

"Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition" is Bravo's fourth new program. According to the show's description, it's Bravo's twist on the ABC series "Wife Swap," which saw "two families, usually from different social classes and lifestyles, swap wives/mothers – or sometimes husbands – for two weeks."

In addition to the shows mentioned above, Bravo will air new seasons of "Below Deck," "Vanderpump Rules," "Married to Medicine," and "Southern Charm."

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," "The Real Housewives of Orange County," and "The Real Housewives of Potomac" will also return.

A new series, including "Next Gen NYC," which follows the lives of "Real Housewives" stars' children, including Gia Giudice, Riley Burruss, Brooks Marks, and Ariana Biermann, will air on the network on June 3rd.