‘Bachelor’ Star Makes History in ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Cast
BravoCon saved one of its biggest announcements for its final day. During an “Ask Andy” panel, Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen officially revealed the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Ashley Iaconetti Makes Housewives History
As long rumored, Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise alum Ashley Iaconetti
Iaconetti — who shares two sons with her husband and fellow
The series positions Iaconetti as both an outsider and an instant anchor as she adapts to her husband’s home state while juggling motherhood, influencer work and their popular local coffee shop.
Dolores Catania Joins as a ‘Friend’
RHONJ star and The Traitors season 3 winner Dolores Catania also appears this season — not as a Housewife, but as a “friend” of the cast. With RHONJ on pause, Catania is embracing her long-standing connection to the state.
Her official bio notes: “Rhode Island captured Dolores’s heart years ago, and she’s longed to return ever since. With her dear friend Liz McGraw living there – and a shared business project on the horizon – a sun-soaked, beach-filled summer is a natural fit for this Jersey girl.”
Bravo also shared the first official logline for the new franchise entry:
They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large. As ‘The Real Housewives’ hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.
Y&R’s Lily Brooks O’Briant Undergoes Second Major Surgery for Endometriosis
The Young and the Restless alum Lily Brooks O’Briant is opening up about her second surgery for endometriosis.
Key Takeaways
- Lily Brooks O’Briant was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 at age 16.
- O’Briant’s first surgery was in 2023.
- The actress has since become an advocate for endometriosis awareness.
- O’Briant opened up about undergoing her second endometriosis surgery this year.
O’Briant Tells All
O’Briant, who hasn’t appeared on Y&R as Lucy since 2024, has always been open about her battle with endometriosis. The actress revealed her diagnosis in 2023, produced a documentary about the illness called
After already undergoing a surgery in 2023, O’Briant recently went through a second major surgery, and revealed all in a vulnerable
“Endometriosis is a disease that affects 1 in 10 women. I am 1 in 10. This past week I had my second endometriosis surgery. My first was two years ago at age 17 where @seckinmd removed 21 lesions. I am incredibly grateful to have been treated by 3 of the very best Endometriois excision surgeons in the world (seriously ask Google) @camrannezhatmd @seckinmd and @drchu_endodoc. The trip to nyc was pretty tough on me last surgery so I had my surgery in CA with Dr. Nezhat who removed 24 lesions from my ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, nerves in my back, bladder & more. I was doing everything I could to manage my endo symptom – anti-inflammatory diet, supplements, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage massages, managing stress & more but needed this second surgery. I am so grateful to be healing now #endowarrior #endometriosis @endofound
my mom got some very silly videos of me after being under anesthesia.”
