Real Housewives Franchise Expands to London with Six Cast Members

The Real Housewives franchise, which began in Orange County in 2006 and has expanded globally including locations like New York, Beverly Hills, Nigeria, and Poland, is finally launching a London edition after 19 years. The Real Housewives Of London will stream on Hayu starting August 18 and promises intense drama centered around six wealthy socialites from affluent neighborhoods such as Chelsea and Belgravia, featuring champagne-fueled feuds and high-society lifestyles. The cast includes Juliet Mayhew, an Aussie-born former actress and creative director who is well-established in London's elite circles. The series follows in the footsteps of previous UK attempts like Ladies Of London, which ended amid personal tragedies, but this new iteration aims to deliver the franchise's signature mix of glamour, conflict, and candid personalities. Other Real Housewives series, such as those in Salt Lake City and Potomac, continue their storylines with ongoing interpersonal drama and events like anniversary parties and business conflicts. These shows remain popular staples of reality TV, showcasing the personal and social challenges of affluent women across various cities.