Real Housewives of New York City season 16 launches amid Carole Radziwill Epstein controversy

Bravo announced that season 16 of "The Real Housewives of New York City" will premiere on September 8, with new episodes airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and becoming available on Peacock the following day. The returning cast includes Carole Radziwill, while newcomers such as Sai de Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond and Daisy Toye join the lineup.

A trailer for the season shows Carole Radziwill being questioned about a possible link to Jeffrey Epstein. Her name appears in documents released from Epstein’s estate, prompting media scrutiny. Radziwill has publicly denied any involvement, stating she never visited Epstein’s island and that her brief friendship with Ghislaine Maxwell ended before the crimes became known. The controversy adds a political‑legal angle to the reality‑television launch, which is being closely watched by fans and the press alike.