”Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen is finally breaking his silence on Carole Radziwill’s sudden return to the “Real Housewives of New York City.” The father of two spent a portion of his radio show, “Andy Cohen Live,” speaking with co-host John Hill about the network’s casting choices before expressing his excitement about the upcoming season.. Article continues below advertisement. Andy Cohen Opens Up About Carole Radziwill Returning To ‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ After Leaving The Series In 2018. Steven Bergman/AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. According to The Blast, Radziwill will join the season 16 cast of “RHONY” as an official “friend of” the group.. On his radio show, Cohen said he was “so excited” about the upcoming batch of episodes, saying the network had been “working on this for a while.”. Radiziwill’s return comes after the author-turned-reality star departed the series in 2018 after 5 seasons.. “I think I took her out for coffee in, was it December or January, and proposed that she be a friend,” Cohen said on his show, revealing the former full-time Housewife was “very Radzi about it … very analytical.”. Article continues below advertisement. Cohen Teases Carole Radziwill’s Connection To The Current Cast Of ‘The Real Housewives Of New York City’. Ron Adar / M10s / MEGA. Radziwill’s return to “RHONY” comes at an interesting time, considering the network replaced all of the show’s OG women with a new cast for season 14. Despite that, Cohen said Radziwill’s appearance on the show shouldn’t feel out of place.. “You know, she’s gotten to be pals with Erin and Abe, like they are actually legitimate friends,” the “Watch What Happens Live” host said, referencing current “RHONY” stars Erin and Abe Lichy. “It’ll be good.”. Article continues below advertisement. Carole Radziwill Finally Broke Her Silence After It Was Revealed She Was Returning To Bravo After Eight Years Away. View this post on Instagram. Radziwill’s time on “RHONY” wasn’t all peaches and cream. Throughout her five seasons, she feuded with the show’s heavy hitters, including Bethenny Frankel and even Cohen himself.. Radziwill opened up about her return on Instagram, shouting out Bravo viewers for manifesting it. “I hope to live up to your expectations! I’m happy to join this amazing group of women to have some fun and make great TV. Stay tuned. And as always, thank you for your loyalty and support. Xx,” she wrote.. Article continues below advertisement. Why Did Radziwill Leave The Show In The First Place?. Radziwill departed “RHONY” in 2018 after the conclusion of season 10. In a lengthy post shared on Instagram, the TV personality explained that she would spend her free time getting back to the things that made her happy.. “After six seasons on Bravo’s RHONYC, I have decided to return to what I do best — journalism and producing,” she wrote online. “I am sure this does not come as a surprise to any of the viewers, all of whom have been supportive, encouraging, and
