AceShowbiz - Carole Radziwill is making a highly anticipated comeback to the reality television series Real Housewives of New York City for its 16th season, marking her return eight years after her original departure.

The news was officially announced by Bravo on March 2 via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the network acknowledged the loyalty of its fanbase as a key reason for bringing back the Emmy-winning journalist. They referenced Carole Radziwill's memorable season 10 tagline, stating, "In the marathon of life, loyalty is everything," and confirmed she would return as a friend-of for the upcoming season.

At 62 years old, Radziwill has already acknowledged the buzz surrounding her return by resharing fans' enthusiastic reactions on her Instagram Stories. In one post, she teased her comeback with the simple message, "See you soon."

While Carole will bring a sense of familiarity to longtime viewers of Real Housewives of New York City, the show is also introducing new faces this season. Alongside her, new full-time cast members Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye will join the series as production begins in New York City later this week.

Radziwill originally joined RHONY in its fifth season in 2012 and quickly became a fan favorite, known for her composed and laid-back personality. She was married to Anthony Radziwill from 1994 until his untimely death in 1999. During her time on the show, she developed a close friendship with original cast member Bethenny Frankel; however, their relationship ended dramatically before Carole decided to leave the series after season 10 in 2018.

Following her departure, Carole became involved in a public feud with Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen, criticizing the franchise openly. However, the two reconciled during an episode of Watch What Happens Live in August and she later made an appearance at BravoCon 2025 in November, signaling a renewed relationship with the network.

In addition to her television career, Radziwill is known for her work as a journalist and for her close friendship with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, wife of Anthony's cousin John F. Kennedy Jr. She shared personal insights about her friendship and the tragedy surrounding the Kennedy couple’s fatal plane crash shortly before her husband’s death from cancer in her 2005 memoir, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love.

As fans eagerly await Carole's return to RHONY, the series continues to evolve with a mix of veteran personalities and fresh talent, promising a dynamic new season set in the heart of New York City.

With production set to begin imminently, fans will soon see how Carole fits into the new season's dynamic alongside both familiar and new personalities, as Real Housewives of New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its core drama and entertainment appeal.

As the Bravo network gears up for the 16th season of RHONY, the return of Carole Radziwill symbolizes both a nod to the show's rich past and a step towards its future, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most enduring reality TV franchises.