In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, exclusively on Hayu.

The big news was shared after a panel with "Real Housewives" host and executive producer Andy Cohen at the inaugural Hayu FanFest in London. The event was a huge hit, featuring well-known cast members like Lisa Barlow, Sutton Stracke, Jessel Taank, and Ashley Darby.

Casting for "The Real Housewives of London" is already in full swing, with production set to kick off in early 2025. This isn't the first time the franchise has gone international. Previous versions have been set in cities like Athens, Vancouver, Melbourne, and more. "The Real Housewives of Cheshire, " which focuses on women in an English county, has been running for an impressive 17 seasons.

The announcement was met with excitement. Hendrik McDermott, the managing director of Hayu and NBCUniversal’s international direct-to-consumer services, said, "This is a key moment for Hayu. London is a major market for us, and we're thrilled to bring the 'Real Housewives' experience to our loyal fans with this original content. "

Helen Kruger Bratt, the managing director of Monkey, added, "We're delighted to partner with Hayu for this new U. K. commission. Hayu is the perfect platform for this beloved series, and viewers will love all the drama from this new group of British Housewives. "

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

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