# Real Housewives of New York City cast disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-cast-disputes
> Updated: 2026-10-14T16:15:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Cast members of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ have been involved in various interpersonal disputes during the show’s 16th season.

Initial tension arose when Jessel Taank questioned Carole Radziwill regarding the demeanor of the late Carolyn Bessette. Radziwill, a close friend of Bessette, expressed discomfort with the inquiry, describing Bessette as a ‘girls’ girl’.

Subsequent conflicts emerged involving Radziwill and Sai De Silva. Radziwill accused De Silva of attempting to secure a “gotcha moment” by asking about Radziwill’s past connection to Ghislaine Maxwell. Radziwill clarified that her friendship with Maxwell took place twenty years ago and that she never met Jeffrey Epstein.

Additionally, De Silva accused Erin Lichy of spreading rumors regarding De Silva’s divorce and making “despicable” claims about Jessel Taank’s husband, Pavit. Lichy has denied these allegations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Real Housewives of New York City stars face internal disputes

Real Housewives of New York City stars Carole Radziwill and Sai De Silva are embroiled in disputes involving personal rumors and questions about Radziwill’s past connection to Ghislaine Maxwell.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-stars-face-internal-disputes

### 2026-09-16: Carole Radziwill reacts to Jessel Taank's comments about Carolyn Bessette

RHONY star Jessel Taank defended asking castmate Carole Radziwill if the late Carolyn Bessette was a ‘bitch’, citing curiosity about Bessette's fashion industry demeanor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carole-radziwill-reacts-to-jessel-taanks-comments-about-carolyn-bessette

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