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Here’s a look at the upcoming cast ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityand their respective partners.
Bravo announced in October 2022 thatseason 14of the long-running reality series will premiere on July 16 — but with its return comes abrand-new cast.
The new season ofRHONYwill star new Housewives Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Dana Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield. They replaceRamona Singer,Luann de Lesseps,Sonja Morgan,Leah McSweeneyandEboni K. Williams, who were all replaced after season 13 finished airing in September 2021.
“You know that we’re at a crossroads forRHONY,“Andy CohentoldVarietyat the time. “We’ve spent a lot of time figuring out where to go. And the plan that we’ve come up with, I think, is a real gift to the fans.”
As a result, producers of the series underwent a “major casting search,” revealed Cohen. “We’re going to be casting all over Manhattan and the boroughs.” And that they did, rounding up a diverse group of women with unique backgrounds and interesting personalities.
When asked about her new costars,De Silva gushed to PEOPLEabout the cast. “You know what, all the girls are amazing,” she said. “I absolutely love Jenna. I adore her. I love Brynn. I feel like she is a newbie in town. Very sweet. I think the cast is amazing. I think they did a really great job.”
De Silva noted, “The first Indian woman, the first Puerto Rican woman … this is what New York represents.”
With the rebooted cast, comes new relationships to explore. Half of the women in the group are married with kids, while the others are on a journey to find love that will surely be explored in the upcoming season.
Read on to learn about the season 14 cast ofRHONY, including who’s in a relationship and who’s not.
Sai De Silva
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Sai De Silvais married to David Craig, who she wed in private ceremony on June 16, 2009. Although the two have very different occupations, they are devoted to and supportive of each other.
While the Brooklyn native keeps busy with her various duties as a social media influencer — who creates content that chronicles her fashion and lifestyle, nabbing partnerships with brands including Dior, Fendi and Bentley — Craigmanages their family’s household, preferring to stay out of the public eye.
“He likes his privacy,” De Silva noted in herblog. “In a world where we share everything, it’s nice to have something that is private in my life.”
“He is very involved when it comes to his family and I think he should win an award for father of the year!” De Silva added of her husband.
Ubah Hassan
Ubah Hassanis a Somalian model, philanthropist and creator of her personal hot sauce company, UBAHHOT. Currently, she is single and not tied to anyone specific.
TheRHONYnewcomer’sInstagramdoesn’t allude to any past or budding relationships, either. She mainly keeps her followers entertained with her foodie endeavors and modeling opportunities, of which she boasts an impressive portfolio shooting for brands like Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Gucci.
In June 2016, Hassan — who considers herself an “old school kind of girl” — revealed toFox News Magazinewhat she looks for in a partner, while opening up during a video interview about her modeling career and dating life.
“I really love gentlemen,” she admitted. The entrepreneur said that she takes note of the way men “say hello to a girl,” particularly when she is with her gal pals. “If she is with her girl friends, introduce yourself to all of them,” she said.
Hassan advised men not “to make small chat;” but rather, “write down your number and name… and let the girl have the power of calling you back.” She also looks for men who are “straightforward.”
“Only a man goes for what they want,” she concluded.
Erin Dana Lichy
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Erin Dana Lichydoubles as a real estate agent and interior designer, who heads her own firm calledHomegirl. TheRHONYnewcomer is married to Abraham, her husband of 10 years with whom she shares three kids: Levi, Layla and Elijah.
Abraham is a lawyer at Lichy Law, a firmhe opened himselfin October 2017. “The type of work we focus on is pretty much anything that new and budding entrepreneurs need help with,” he said in an interview withAlt Legal.
Starting his own practice came after a six-year stint in Biglaw and a five-year run as the co-founder and CEO of a women’s accessories brand in NYC. In fact, he worked alongside Erin at his fashion-focused company before they pursued their separate career paths.
Abraham — who at one pointdabbled in a band and still nabs DJing gigs— initially wanted to specialize in fashion-related legal matters, but didn’t want to limit himself. Now, the father of three is slated to make his debut alongside his wife and kids for season 14 ofRHONY.
As for the Douglas Elliman realtor, Erin — who is excited to show off her multiple businesses and bring a refreshing angle to the show — joked with PEOPLE exclusively ahead of the premiere, “I think I’m the most normal one.”
She continued, “We are representing New York in a way that has not been represented before, and I’m really, really happy about that. I think it’s going to be a really good season. A lot happens.”
Jenna Lyons
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Season 14 ofRHONYhas been praised for its inclusive new cast, including Lyons as New York’s first openly gay Housewife and only the second openly gay Housewife in the franchise’s long history.
When speaking with PEOPLE, Lyons' costarDe Silva commented on her casting, saying, “I think this is what we represent.” She added, “We represent equality for all. It shouldn’t matter what your sexuality is at the end of the day.”
On the July 23 episode ofRHONY, Lyons made it clear thatshe wouldn’t be discussing her partneron the show — however, she revealed to theNew York Timesthat she told her castmates before the end of the season.
“The words come out of your mouth, and you’re like, I can’t take those back,” Lyons said of talking to her costars. “It has not been the part of my life that I have been very successful in.
Lyons is in a relationship with Cass Bird, an acclaimed photographer who Lyons told the outlet she has a “massive crush on.” Bird has shot stars such asReese Witherspoon,Hailey BieberandMargot Robbieand her work has been published in publications such asHarper’s Bazaar,The Wall Street Journal MagazineandVanity.
Jessel Taank
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Jessel Taankis a fashion publicist, who grew up in London and was raised in a close-yet-strict Indian household before moving to NYC to pursue the American dream. She is married toPavit Randhawa, with whom she shares twin boys.
Randhawa is a financier and businessman with a range of backgrounds, according to hisLinkedIn profile. Among them include, “experienced management consultant, investment banker, project leader, and adviser to senior executives with a background spanning strategy, operations, financial analysis, and M&A [mergers and acquisitions].”
The pair met at a bar through amutual friendand got engaged after dating long distance for a period of time. Three years later, Randhawa proposed to Taank on the small remote island of Vieques off the coast of Puerto Rico during their vacation.
Taank and Randhawa are the parents of twin boys, Kai and Rio. Similar to their mother who lives her life in the public eye, the babies do too with their ownInstagrampage. The up-and-coming reality star is sure to post herfamily’s whereaboutson her own social media as well.
Brynn Whitfield
Brynn Whitfieldis a corporate communications and marketing consultant, who balances her time as a socialite that considers herself to be a“trophy wife in training.”Currently, theRHONYnewcomer isn’t in a relationship.
Meanwhile, Whitfield — who joins Hassan and Lyons in the singles group — pokes fun at her relationship status, posting funny captions alongside photos on Instagram.
“It’s all about that sweet, innocent, first date look. A look that says: If you act up- I will marry your dad, become your stepmom, and make your bedtime 7pm,” she captioneda blurry photo of herselfin a floral dress with her hair thrown up, tousled in a messy bun atop her head.
In another post, shecaptioned a photoof herself: “Manifesting my dream of becoming a document-shredding, early ‘90s Wolf of Wall Street wifey.”
source: people.com
