Real Housewives alumni gathered for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to mark the 20-year anniversary [1] of the Bravo franchise.
The reunion serves as a promotional lead-in to the upcoming special, "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th." This event highlights the enduring cultural impact of the reality series and its ability to maintain a massive ensemble cast over two decades.
Participants in the discussion included Kyle Richards, Porsha Williams, Teresa Giudice, Lisa Barlow, Gizelle Bryant, Luann de Lesseps, and Vicki Gunvalson. The group reflected on the franchise's growth and the relationships formed across different city iterations. "I'm excited to reunite with my fellow housewives for this milestone," Richards said [2].
The upcoming special, which represents Season 5 [3] of the Ultimate Girls Trip spin-off, will stream on Peacock. According to production details, the special will feature cameos from 82 housewives [1]. Jeff Wachtel, executive vice president of programming at Peacock, said fans can stream the new season starting Sept. 15, 2026 [3].
Lauren Corrao, president of Bravo, said the project is "a celebration of two decades of unforgettable moments" [1]. The special aims to generate buzz for the franchise's longevity by bringing together stars from various eras of the show.
Despite the celebration, some reports regarding the cast list vary. Some sources indicate that the Real Housewives of Miami were excluded from the season [1], while other reports suggest Nene Leakes is confirmed to appear [2].
The interview was recorded in Los Angeles and released in June 2026 to build anticipation for the September premiere.
“"This is a celebration of two decades of unforgettable moments,"”
The 20th-anniversary special signals Bravo's strategy to leverage nostalgia and a massive cross-section of alumni to maintain viewership. By consolidating 82 cast members into a single event, the network is attempting to unify disparate fanbases from multiple spin-offs and city-based series to drive subscriptions for the Peacock streaming service.
