Carole Radziwill is heading back to The Real Housewives of New York City.
One year after the season 15 finale, Bravo announced on March 2 that the author and journalist would return for season 16 as a friend of the Housewives. Carole last appeared on the series during season 10.
“In the marathon of life, loyalty is everything. And because of Bravo fans’ loyalty, Carole Radziwill is returning to #RHONY as a friend-of for Season 16,” the network shared on Instagram.
A friend of the Housewives appears throughout the season but is not considered a full-time cast member.
Bravo also confirmed that Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Sai De Silva will return. New additions include celebrity fitness trainer Erika Hammond, celebrity makeup artist Daisy Toye and public relations professional Hailey Glassman. Season 16 will also move forward without Brynn Whitfield and Jenna Lyons, who both announced their departures.
Carole has slowly reentered the Bravo spotlight in recent months. She appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in August 2025, marking her first time on the show since her exit. At BravoCon later that year, she reflected on returning. “There’s a sisterhood on the stage,” she said. “It’s really powerful.”
