E! has ordered additional season-one episodes of "The Golden Life" and added Candace Bushnell and Margaret Josephs to the cast [1], [3].
The expansion of the series signals a strategic move by the network to bolster the "RHONY" reunion storyline [1]. By bringing in high-profile personalities and extending the season, the network aims to attract a broader audience to the production [1].
Filming for the new episodes is set in the Hamptons, New York [1], [2]. This luxury locale serves as the backdrop for the series, which continues to weave together elements of the "Real Housewives of New York" reboot and its spin-off dynamics [1].
Bushnell, a noted author and the creator of "Sex and the City," joins the ensemble alongside Josephs, a veteran of the reality television circuit [1], [4]. The addition of these two figures is expected to shift the social dynamics of the show as the production expands its scope [1].
The announcement occurred on July 16, 2026 [4]. The network has not yet released the specific number of additional episodes being added to the first season, but the move confirms a high level of confidence in the show's current trajectory [1], [3].
This expansion follows the network's efforts to capitalize on the intersection of fictionalized glamour and reality-style conflict. By integrating more established personalities into the Hamptons setting, E! is doubling down on the prestige-reality hybrid format [1].
“E! has ordered additional season-one episodes of "The Golden Life"”
The expansion of "The Golden Life" suggests that E! is leveraging the enduring brand power of the "Real Housewives" ecosystem to stabilize its current programming. By adding Candace Bushnell and Margaret Josephs, the network is not just adding cast members but is injecting specific cultural capital and established conflict drivers to ensure the reboot's commercial viability in a crowded reality market.
