The “Real Housewives” franchise is going international once again, with a new cast from a new location scheduled to hit screens later this year. The latest installment of the long-running reality TV juggernaut will be “Real Housewives of London.” But, fans won’t be able to watch this new series on Bravo. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Real Housewives of London’ Is Not the First Version From the UK
“Real Housewives” fans in the United States are familiar with versions from various American locations, including New York, Orange County, Beverly Hills, and New Jersey, among others. The American reality franchise has expanded internationally with “Real Housewives of Dubai.” However, fans may not be aware that there are even more iterations abroad that are not aired on Bravo or streamed on Peacock.
Production firm Monkey is responsible for the UK versions of the iconic “Housewives” format. They include “Real Housewives of Cheshire,” and “Real Housewives of Jersey.” There are also “Real Housewives” shows in locations like South Africa, Canada, and Australia. The “Real Housewives of London” will actually be the 30th international iteration overall.
It’s a Hayu Original Series—Not Bravo
When it premieres in late 2025, “Real Housewives of London” will be available to watch on Comcast NBCUniversal’s reality TV streamer Hayu, which is available in 45 markets outside of the United States. As explained at the recent Hayu FanFest in London (the British version of BravoCon), the new series will be the first-ever original for Hayu.
The “Real Housewives of London” will be “the next installment in the immensely popular franchise and will premiere on the service in late 2025,” per a statement in The Hollywood Reporter.
“The series will go into production in the first quarter [of] 2025, and casting is currently underway to find the perfect combination of personalities to showcase the glamour of living in the U.K.’s dynamic capital city.”
Hendrik McDermott, the managing director at EMEA networks, Hayu, and international direct-to-consumer at NBCUniversal said in an announcement that “Real Housewives of London” is “yet another key milestone in the growth story of our all-reality streaming service.”
Monkey’s managing director Helen Kruger Bratt added, “Hayu is the ideal destination for this well-loved reality series and will give audiences direct access to all the drama of this new set of British housewives. This is the 30th international iteration of the iconic Housewives format, and it’s safe to say, the audience will not be disappointed!”
The ‘Real Housewives of London’ Cast Revealed?
Hayu has revealed that six women have landed a spot on the show. They include fashion designer Karen Loderick-Peace, “The Great British Bake Off: The Professionals” star Nessie Welschinger, London socialite Panthea Parker, jet-setting mogul Amanda Cronin, Australian-born socialite Juliet Mayhew, and American socialite (and former “Ladies of London” star) Juliet Angus.
These ladies were spotted filming in the posh London neighborhood of Mayfair, along with a possible “friend” of the show, Lizzie Cundy, a footballer’s wife and broadcaster.
The “Real Housewives of London” is set to premiere in late 2025 on Hayu.
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Real Housewives of London: Cast, Premiere, How to Watch