Andy Cohen Shares the Story Behind Carole Radziwill’s ‘RHONY’ Return

Andy Cohenis sharing how, what may be considered, one of the greatest comebacks in Bravo came to be.

Following the announcement that Carole Radziwill will be returning to the Real Housewives of New York, the Bravo exec divulged on his radio show just how it all happened.

“I think I took her out for coffee in December or January and proposed that she be a ‘Friend,'” he recalled, referencing the part time role she’ll be taking. “She was very analytical.”

Radziwill, who appeared on Seasons 5-10, left the show in 2018, happens to have ties to current cast mates may have help her connect to the show today.

“She’s gotten to be pals with Erin [Lichy] and [her husband] Abe,” Cohen mentioned. “Like they actually are legitimate friends.”

However, the talk show host also noted that he wasn’t fully convinced Radziwill would rejoin the show after their meeting.

“After that coffee, I honestly thought it was a 50/50 chance that she was going to do it,” he said. “And I was so glad that she did.”

Related: Dorinda Medley Weighs in on Carole Radziwill’s ‘RHONY’ Return

The author and former journalist also took to Instagram thanking longtime fans.

“Well, Bravo fans you have truly manifested this,” she commented on Bravo’s Instagram announcement. “I hope to live up to your expectations! I’m happy to join this amazing group of women to have some fun and make great TV. Stay tuned. And as always thank you for your loyalty and support.”

The announcement of Radziwill’s return also came with the news of three new cast members which include Erika Hammond, Hailey Glassman,and Daisy Toye.

“We have been working on this for a while, we want to get it right,” Cohen said of the break that RHONY has been taking since its last season. “Then we found new new people and they are great for all different reasons.”

Along with Radziwill and the three newbies, Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sai De Silva will be returning for the show’s next season.

While Cohen and fans are thrilled with Radziwill’s return, former ‘Housewife’ and Traitors alum Dorinda Medley was a bit hesitant in regards to her friend’s decision, but ultimately agreed she’d be a great fit with the current RHONY cast.

“I think the show needs a character, something to sort of unify it back to the old a little bit,” Medley said. “She’s a great bridge, she’s very New York.”

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