# Real Housewives of New York City cast developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-cast-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-11T01:42:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cast members of the Bravo reality series ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ have addressed personal developments and viewer reactions surrounding the premiere of season 16.

Newcomer Hailey Glassman revealed she is in a ‘lavender marriage’ with a businessman from Martha’s Vineyard. Glassman explained that while she is married to a man, she has intimate relationships with women. She noted that her husband requested to remain off-camera to protect his family’s business legacy.

Other cast members and former participants have also responded to the season's rollout. Sai de Silva discussed the difficulties of her divorce, while former cast member Brynn Whitfield addressed social media commentary following reports that some viewers found the premiere ‘boring’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: The Real Housewives of New York City season 16 premiere highlights

The season 16 premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City features Hailey Glassman discussing her lavender marriage and follows social media reactions from former cast member Brynn Whitfield.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city-season-16-premiere-highlights

### 2026-09-08: Real Housewives of New York City stars discuss personal lives

Real Housewives of New York City stars Hailey Glassman and Sai de Silva discuss personal life updates, including Glassman’s lavender marriage and de Silva’s divorce, ahead of the new season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-stars-discuss-personal-lives

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