The upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” will feature Carole Radziwill returning to the franchise after an absence, with the first trailer showing her confronted about connections to the Epstein case. In one scene captured in the preview, an unidentified person on the street identifies Radziwill in relation to the Epstein files while she is with cast member Erin Lichy.
Radziwill addresses questions from fellow cast member Sai de Silva regarding her past association with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison. When asked directly about visiting the island in question, Radziwill denies involvement and responds defensively to the implication that she was part of criminal activity.
In a separate interview earlier this year, Radziwill discussed her prior acquaintance with Maxwell, stating she knew her on a friendly basis for several years without being aware of Epstein. She characterized the discovery of Maxwell’s criminal activity as shocking given their previous relationship.
The new season will also introduce newcomers Daisy Toye, Erika Hammond and Hailey Glassman to the cast, alongside returning members Jessel Taank, Lichy and Silva. The season’s narrative arc is expected to explore friendship dynamics, loyalty shifts, and emerging tensions among the group. “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16 is scheduled to premiere Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. on Bravo, with episodes becoming available on Peacock the following day.