RHONY season 12 cast.Photo: Sophy Holland/BravoAReal Housewives of New York Citycast member has tested positive for the novelcoronavirus, a source tells PEOPLE.After one of the apple-holding Housewives got a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, the source says that production onRHONYhas been temporarily shut down. A previously scheduled cast trip has also been canceled as part of Bravo’s strict safety protocols.Bravo did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.Page Sixwas first toreportthe news.In October, filming on the New York City franchise was partially suspended after a crew member tested positive. Despite a report claiming at the time that production on season 13 was shut down after a member of the cast tested positive, a source close to production said that “a Housewife never tested positive for coronavirus.“The new season will feature returning HousewivesLuann de Lesseps,Ramona Singer,Leah McSweeneyandSonja Morgan, along with newcomerEboni K. Williams. Williams' casting news was announced in October, making her the show’sfirst Black Housewife.“This is not the first time I’ve been the first Black woman in a space. I was the first Black woman at my law firm coming out of law school,” Williams told PEOPLE. “When you are privileged to be the first, you represent your entire culture. I’m not just on this show as Eboni K. Williams, in many ways, I’m on this show representing Black womanhood. I take that responsibility very seriously. I don’t have the option to be a shrinking violet.“Eboni K. Williams.Lev Radin/Getty ImagesA premiere date forRHONY’s return has not yet been announced.Along withRHONY, theReal Housewives of AtlantaandReal Housewives of Beverly Hillshave also halted production due to coronavirus concerns.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the WHO andlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
RHONY season 12 cast.Photo: Sophy Holland/Bravo
AReal Housewives of New York Citycast member has tested positive for the novelcoronavirus, a source tells PEOPLE.After one of the apple-holding Housewives got a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, the source says that production onRHONYhas been temporarily shut down. A previously scheduled cast trip has also been canceled as part of Bravo’s strict safety protocols.Bravo did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.Page Sixwas first toreportthe news.In October, filming on the New York City franchise was partially suspended after a crew member tested positive. Despite a report claiming at the time that production on season 13 was shut down after a member of the cast tested positive, a source close to production said that “a Housewife never tested positive for coronavirus.“The new season will feature returning HousewivesLuann de Lesseps,Ramona Singer,Leah McSweeneyandSonja Morgan, along with newcomerEboni K. Williams. Williams' casting news was announced in October, making her the show’sfirst Black Housewife.“This is not the first time I’ve been the first Black woman in a space. I was the first Black woman at my law firm coming out of law school,” Williams told PEOPLE. “When you are privileged to be the first, you represent your entire culture. I’m not just on this show as Eboni K. Williams, in many ways, I’m on this show representing Black womanhood. I take that responsibility very seriously. I don’t have the option to be a shrinking violet.“Eboni K. Williams.Lev Radin/Getty ImagesA premiere date forRHONY’s return has not yet been announced.Along withRHONY, theReal Housewives of AtlantaandReal Housewives of Beverly Hillshave also halted production due to coronavirus concerns.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the WHO andlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
AReal Housewives of New York Citycast member has tested positive for the novelcoronavirus, a source tells PEOPLE.
After one of the apple-holding Housewives got a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, the source says that production onRHONYhas been temporarily shut down. A previously scheduled cast trip has also been canceled as part of Bravo’s strict safety protocols.
Bravo did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Page Sixwas first toreportthe news.
In October, filming on the New York City franchise was partially suspended after a crew member tested positive. Despite a report claiming at the time that production on season 13 was shut down after a member of the cast tested positive, a source close to production said that “a Housewife never tested positive for coronavirus.”
The new season will feature returning HousewivesLuann de Lesseps,Ramona Singer,Leah McSweeneyandSonja Morgan, along with newcomerEboni K. Williams. Williams' casting news was announced in October, making her the show’sfirst Black Housewife.
“This is not the first time I’ve been the first Black woman in a space. I was the first Black woman at my law firm coming out of law school,” Williams told PEOPLE. “When you are privileged to be the first, you represent your entire culture. I’m not just on this show as Eboni K. Williams, in many ways, I’m on this show representing Black womanhood. I take that responsibility very seriously. I don’t have the option to be a shrinking violet.”
Eboni K. Williams.Lev Radin/Getty Images
A premiere date forRHONY’s return has not yet been announced.
Along withRHONY, theReal Housewives of AtlantaandReal Housewives of Beverly Hillshave also halted production due to coronavirus concerns.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the WHO andlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
source: people.com
