# Real Housewives franchise expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-housewives-franchise-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-02T23:31:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The ‘Real Housewives’ reality television franchise is expanding its global presence through new series and returning installments.

In the United States, Bravo is launching ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ on September 9, focusing on the social lives and conflicts of a group in Rhode Island. Additionally, ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ is returning for its seventh season on September 16, with cast member Whitney Rose indicating the season will be “emotional and transformative” following personal and business challenges.

In Australia, BINGE has announced that ‘The Real Housewives of Melbourne’ will return for a sixth season in 2027. Gina Liano is confirmed to return to the series, which has been a significant program for Foxtel since its 2014 launch.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: The Real Housewives of Melbourne to return in 2027

BINGE has announced that ‘The Real Housewives of Melbourne’ will return for season six in 2027, with original cast member Gina Liano confirmed to reprise her role.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-real-housewives-of-melbourne-to-return-in-2027

### 2026-09-02: Bravo expands ‘Real Housewives’ franchise with new and returning series

New seasons of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives’ are approaching, featuring the premiere of the Rhode Island series and the return of the Salt Lake City cast with teased personal revelations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bravo-expands-real-housewives-franchise-with-new-and-returning-series

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