Is Andy Cohen Bringing Back Other Housewives Franchises?

Fans have to know: is Bravo host and executive producer Andy Cohen bringing back other Housewives franchises?

After the rousing success of the reboot of Real Housewives of New York, it’s a valid question. As it turns out, fans weren’t quite done with their RHONY scene and they were eager to pick up with a new cast. That left the Bravo nation wondering: will other Housewives franchises follow suit and come back with a rebooted cast? Andy Cohen recently weighed in on the debate, and his answer may surprise you.

RHONY Came Back From The Controversy With A Reboot

When Real Housewives of New York looked ahead to Season 14, Bravo executives had to do some soul-searching. Season 13 didn’t get a reunion episode after the network abruptly canceled. This left fans wondering if there was any future for their New York faves. Referring to a number of controversies among the original cast, Andy Cohen said that the series was at a “crossroads” as they considered what to do next.

So the powers that be at Bravo decided to reboot RHONY with an all-new cast. And at the same time, they would launch a legacy series following the original cast members of the show. This seemed to satisfy fans, who eyed the new cast with some skepticism and hope.

The RHONY reboot premiered July 16, and fans were smitten from the start.

Will Andy Cohen Reboot Other Housewives Franchises Now?

Of course, now they want to know: will Andy Cohen and the Bravo producers reboot any other Housewives franchises?

Namely, Real Housewives of New Jersey, which fans say has strayed from the dramatic into the ultra-chaotic. With the feud between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga erupting into open hostility, fans are starting to get exhausted by the drama. Ahead of Season 14, fans speculated that producers would have to axe one or the other to keep filming the series. But they decided to invite both of them back, setting up another season of tension and chaos. So fans are naturally wondering if there’s any way to save the spirit of RHONJ but axe the drama.

One fan asked Andy Cohen on the new social media app, Threads, about plans for other reboots. The fan said that now that RHONY has been met with such positive feedback, “Are you thinking about rebooting other franchises?”

Andy Cohen simply replied with a thinking face emoji, suggesting that it’s already something they’re considering. Bravo fan accounts signal boosted Andy’s response, and fans flooded the internet with encouragement for the network to consider multiple reboots. And it’s not just the New Jersey cast that fans want a re-do of. Real Housewives of Atlanta fans also asked for their series to get some new life breathed into it. One fan pointed out that it’s an inevitable evolution for the franchise. After all, you can’t follow the same people their whole lives. Eventually, the casts will need to be revived.

Do you want reboots from more Real Housewives series? Or do you think Andy Cohen and colleagues should focus on new series, rather than reboots? Sound off in the comments. And catch Real Housewives on Bravo and Peacock.