Now that Real Housewives of Rhode Island is in the works, fans are anxiously awaiting the cast. Bravo confirmed the newest Real Housewives franchise alongside a slew of new and returning shows.
The announcement reads, “Set against the shores of the Ocean State, ‘The Real Housewives’ franchise expands into the world of 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.” Intriguing! But who are the new Housewives in this tight-knit circle?
At this time, there’s no confirmed cast members. The official Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast likely won’t get announced until BravoCon in November. In the meantime, however, a member of the Rhode Island Reddit provided a list of potential RHORI cast members. Here’s everything we know about the rumored Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast so far.
Ashley Iaconetti Haibon is the first rumored Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member
Back when Real Housewives of Rhode Island was still a rumor, user Ok_Go_Go posted on r/RhodeIsland. Providing a list of names, they wrote, “I am peripherally connected to production and these are some possible castings for RHORI. Everything is alleged.”
Bachelor Nation is already familiar with the first name on the list; Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, otherwise known as Ashley I. When she appeared on The Bachelor Season 19, Ashley I stood out because she was still a virgin. She later connected with Jared Haibon on Bachelor in Paradise. When they began officially dating in 2018, Ashley and Jared even made a long video announcement about their journey to coupledom. Ashley and Jared married at Rhode Island’s Rosecliff Mansion in 2019. They have two sons, Dawson and Hayden.
These days, Ashley is a local business owner in Rhode Island. In 2021, Ashely and Jared opened Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge in South Kingston, RI. Nothing is official, but her previous reality TV experience would make Ashley a great Real Housewives of Rhode Island candidate.
Meet potential Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member Daria Mancini
Olivia Culpo’s best friend Daria Mancini (nee Valles) is the next potential Real Housewife of Rhode Island. Daria married Ryan Mancini in July 2022. They welcomed a daughter, Noa Marie Mancini, in April 2024.
If the RHORI rumors are true, Daria could get reality TV tips from her famous bestie. Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo briefly had her own reality show, The Culpo Sisters. And one of Olivia’s sisters was in a bit of a love triangle with a former Real Housewives of New York star. Aurora Culpo made headlines for dating Bethenny Frankel’s ex Paul Bernon. It’s a small world in the Real Housewives universe!
Lindsay Iadeluca is rumored for Real Housewives of Rhode Island
RI locals would already be familiar with the next name on the list of potential Real Housewives of Rhode Island. And she already has experience on TV. Albeit in a different context than reality TV shows like Real Housewives.
Lindsay Iadeluca is a former reporter with local Rhode Island station WJAR. These days, the potential RHORI cast member works as a podcast host, mental health counselor, and spinning instructor. She’s also part of a RI-based nonprofit, Glimmer of Hope Foundation. Lindsay appears to be very involved in the Rhode Island scene.
Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast may include sisters-in-law Jacklyne Tasca, Lauren Pannone-Tasca, and Kristina Tasca
The Tascas are a local Rhode Island business family. Tasca Automotive Group was founded way back in 1943, so consider it a Rhode Island institution. And three women in the family are rumored for the Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast.
Jacklyne Tasca, Lauren Pannone-Tasca, and Kristina Tasca were all listed on the Reddit cast rumors post. The sisters-in-law regularly create content together, so they appear to be on good terms.
Including sisters-in-law is reminiscent of Real Housewives of New Jersey. That’s intriguing for RHONJ fans who miss the family dynamics. Especially since RHONJ is still on pause. Could these rumored Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast members be the next Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice?
The rumored Real Housewives of RI cast includes Genna Mollo
Local fitness business owner Genna Mollo is the next rumored RHORI Housewife. Genna owns a fitness company with her husband Peter Mollo. They recently celebrated six years in business. Genna and Peter also have a wellness club, Vitality at Peter Mollo Fitness. In addition to fitness content and business promotion, Genna’s social media is full of recipes and home decor.
Based on her Instagram, Genna appears to be close friends with Daria Mancini. She regularly comments on her fellow rumored RHORI cast member’s posts. Genna also attended Daria’s bachelorette trip in 2022. Captioning a photo of with Daria from that trip, Genna wrote, “Same pose … different place. Can’t wait to continue recreating this with every new memory we make. Cheers to an unforgettable trip, to soon being the most okay wife, feeling the breeze, and knowing exactly where you originated from. LYSM.”
Camilla Akbas is another alleged RHORI cast member
Like Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, content creator Camilla Akbas already has reality TV experience. Camilla was on Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge. The potential RHORI star knows another reality TV star, Valentin Chmerkovskiy of Dancing With The Stars. She attended a taping last season and got to meet returning Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Phaedra Parks. If this alleged RHORI casting is true, perhaps she picked up some Real Housewives tips?
In addition to her reality TV experience, Camilla also has a YouTube channel mostly devoted to foodie content. She also posts a lot of content related to her upcoming wedding. Camilla’s parents own a Rhode Island business, the Dockside Seafood Market-RI.
According to the Reddit source, the RHORI cast could include a Grammy nominee. The Reddit post read, “Production was in contact with Vanessa Carlton (singer) but is not interested/undecided!?”
Vanessa is best known for her hit song A Thousand Miles. As well as collaborating with Counting Crows’ cover of Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi. Both of those songs were inescapable in the aughts. In recent years, Vanessa made her Broadway debut as Carole King in the musical Beautiful.
Vanessa also had Stevie Nicks officiate her wedding ceremony. And she played shows with the Fleetwood Mac legend recently. Imagine Stevie Nicks appearing on a Real Housewives show! That alone would make Real Housewives of Rhode Island must-see reality TV.
Of course, we have to emphasize that these casting rumors are all alleged for now. We’ll have to wait for the official RHORI cast announcement to see if any of these names are confirmed.
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This story originally appeared on Realitytea
