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Amid news that several of Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City OGs are joining E!'s new reality series The Golden Life, Andy Cohen is breaking his silence
He shared his thoughts on the Feb. 5 episode of his Andy Cohen Live SiriusXM show, revealing he "texted" the ladies after the network made the announcement
The upcoming show, which takes place in Florida, follows Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan
Andy Cohenis reacting toE!'s upcoming docuseriesfeaturing several former stars ofThe Real Housewives of New York City.
The Bravo powerhouse, 57, spoke out on SiriusXM'sAndy Cohen Liveon Thursday, Feb. 5, for the first time since news broke thatLuann de Lesseps,Jill Zarin,Ramona Singer,Kelly BensimonandSonja Morgan— who were all original cast members onRHONY's early seasons—are returning to reality TV on another network.
"I'm so excited for them," Cohen said. "I texted the ladies yesterday. I think it's gonna be a great show. I could never root against these women. I absolutely love them. I love them together — so does America. I'm gonna speak for America."
"I think it's gonna be great, and I can't wait to watch, and I'm happy for them," he continued.
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The new show, with the working titleThe Golden Life,is set to begin filming in the spring and will follow the "iconic" friend group as they trade in the Big Apple for Palm Beach, Florida, per the official press release.
"I believe Jill, Sonja and Ramona live in Florida, so that's where they really are," Cohen noted. "So I think it'll be great. If you watchTheUltimate Girls Tripthat they all did, it was really fun."
In 2023, Bensimon, de Lesseps, Morgan and Singer joined Dorinda Medley and Kristen Taekman forThe Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy, which saw the women travel to St. Barts as an homage to the iconic cast trip inRHONY's fifth season.
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"That felt like kind of a series finale in a weird way," theWatch What Happens Livehost added. "They kind of wrapped it all up, but now they're embarking on a new era, new lives. So I wish them well, and I'm happy for the fans who wanted to see this, and I'm happy for them."
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On Tuesday, Feb. 3, E! announcedThe Golden Life's 10-episode debut season, which the release said fans can expect to be "sun-soaked with a sliver of shade."
"Bound by decades of shared history, fallouts and friendship, this fan-favorite group of New Yorkers are starting fresh together in the Sunshine State," it read. "In this new 'golden' era of life, the longtime friends are thriving in and around Palm Beach with fabulous second homes and a bustling social scene."
"With their signature humor and non-stop hijinks, the series will follow the group as they navigate dating, family, and career milestones," the release concluded. "Though skies are bright in Florida, unresolved drama looms as they reconnect after years of highs and lows."
The ladies alsoappeared in a video on E!'s official Instagram page celebrating the news, which comes four years after BravorebootedRHONYin 2022. Its 14th season included a whole new cast of Housewives after a controversial and low-rated season 13.
De Lesseps, Singer and Zarin were all part ofRHONY's inaugural season in 2008. Bensimon then joined in season 2, and Sonja entered in season 3.
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