RHORI Reunion Trailer: Tearful Rulla Gives Update on Husband’s Affair

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Grab your crackers because The Real Housewives of Rhode Island are reuniting for the very first time.

The stars of Bravo’s popular new show revisit all the season’s conflicts in a dramatic reunion trailer.

The latest episode, released on June 12th, starts dramatically as Kelsey Swanson addresses rumors that she was with someone only for their money after recently ending a relationship with an unnamed wealthy man.

As the Ocean State native declares in the preview, “I’ve never sold any of my holes for money.”

Then, Rosie DiMare – Kelsey’s rival – brought up a memorable insult from their big argument this season, jokingly saying, “Heaven forbid anyone ever call her a ‘slam pig.'”

Alicia Carmody then breaks the tension with her signature humor and says, “Love it, love a cracker.”

The atmosphere shifts dramatically when Rulla Pontarelli appears to confront her husband, Brian Pontarelli, about rumors of an affair that Jo-Ellen Tiberi has been determined to expose.

During a conversation, Jo-Ellen asked Rulla if Brian was still married when she became pregnant. Rulla reacted strongly, calling Jo-Ellen a “psychopath.” Jo-Ellen simply replied with a large smile, saying, “I know!”

Brian then joins the cast to face the cheating accusations head-on.

After recently being arrested and having a restraining order filed against him, Andy Cohen asked Rulla if he’d moved on from the situation and whether he trusted the other person involved.

Rulla—who share kids Luca, 8, and Laila, 5—then breaks down in tears over the alleged infidelity.

“There’s no forgiveness,” and emotional Rulla admits. “It’s painful every day.”

Rulla’s marriage isn’t the only relationship facing scrutiny. Rulla claims she witnessed Liz McGraw with people other than her husband, Gerry McGraw. Liz immediately responded, urging Rulla to state her observation directly.

Don’t miss the explosive fallout when RHORI’s two-part reunion begins June 21st at 9 p.m. on Bravo, just one week after the season finale on June 14th.

While you wait, continue reading to find out how the women from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island rank in TopMob’s complete list of all Housewives.

Rulla’s marriage isn’t the only relationship facing scrutiny. Rulla claims she witnessed Liz McGraw with people other than her husband, Gerry. Liz immediately challenged her to state this openly, seemingly eager for confirmation.

Don’t miss the explosive fallout when Rhori’s two-part reunion begins June 21st at 9 p.m. on Bravo, just one week after the season finale on June 14th.

While we wait for more updates, I’m excited to share that you can check out where the Rhode Island Housewives rank on TopMob’s ultimate list of all the Housewives – it’s a fun way to see how they stack up!

Bravo’s reality show about Washington D.C. featured four women—Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney, and Stacie Scott Turner—who didn’t exactly make a lasting impression. And then there was one woman who was so eager for attention that she actually crashed a party at the White House. We’ll get to her story shortly.

Who?

Vaguely familiar, but…

Once upon a time, DeShawn starred on the same TV show as NeNe Leakes. Surprising, we know.

This one-season Housewife brought nothing to the Orange County table.

The newest cast member on The Real Housewives of Utah had a dramatic and short-lived run on the show. In January 2022, Jennie was let go after old, offensive Facebook posts with racially insensitive content came to light. She later issued an apology, but the show decided to remove her from the cast.

Her defining trait was “cougar.”

Dr. Jen didn’t cause much drama in season 16, and her short-lived marital issues with Ryne (or Ryan?) weren’t very exciting. But we’ll always remember when she got noticeably drunk on wine at the Dubrows’ incredibly awkward – but surprisingly fun – dinner party.

The TV show about nurse anesthetists had a rough start, and it’s best forgotten thanks to one particularly embarrassing incident – now known as ‘Esophagus-gate’.

Katie frequently discussed her charitable efforts, but didn’t offer much else when filming. She made minimal appearances and didn’t really support her fellow cast members. And leaving the group trip early? That’s a major breach of etiquette for a reality show personality.

Charrisse became known during her two seasons as a housewife primarily for her marital issues and, famously, for having a dedicated champagne room.

A one-and-done Housewife, Shamari was at least fun?

Although it was refreshing to see some diversity on The Real Housewives of Orange County, Peggy became a difficult cast member in season 12. She frequently started arguments over minor things, often misunderstanding what others said, and her behavior during the Iceland trip – spending a whole day secluded in her room – showed she wasn’t suited for the lifestyle.

Nneka’s first season on the show focused surprisingly on a conflict where she claimed Wendy Osefo’s mother practiced witchcraft. It was disappointing, as it would have been great to see Nneka and Wendy connect through their Nigerian heritage instead of being stuck in an unresolved argument.

Noella brought a lot of energy to season 16, but it was often chaotic. Though viewers felt for her personal issues – her husband, James, unexpectedly filed for divorce right before filming began – it was her ongoing conflict with Heather Dubrow that kept her from being the least popular cast member. Perhaps with more time on the show, viewers will connect with Noella.

She went from being a peacemaker in her first season to facing accusations of anti-Semitism and complaining about a cake being thrown in her second—and final—season. It’s hard to think of a Real Housewife who had a faster decline in popularity.

It seemed like Amber and her husband, Jim, were constantly making frantic choices. And he appeared to be more caught up in the conflict than she was, which didn’t look good for either of them.

From what everyone recalls, Karent was a dentist, but her colleagues didn’t seem to get along with her. Moving on!

This was a real person with a show on Bravo. We promise.

Jules was only on RHONY for one season, so it’s hard to place her higher on a ranking list. Still, she definitely brought plenty of drama during her time on the show.

It’s rare for someone to be disliked so quickly by viewers, but Amanda Francis, the new cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season 15, definitely earned that distinction. Many Bravo fans immediately took a disliking to her.

Amanda, a financial advisor who calls herself the “Money Queen,” annoyed both her fellow cast members and viewers. People were turned off by her focus on possessions and the often-doubtful financial guidance she offered.

What really showed she wasn’t cut out to be a Housewife was her unwillingness to argue with the other cast members. Being a Housewife is tough, and it’s just not for everyone.

So unnecessary they couldn’t even get individual taglines.

Similar to her colleague Sara Al Madani, Nina showed how a successful Arab woman can balance contemporary lifestyle with long-held cultural values. Throughout the first season, she largely stayed out of the drama and sometimes didn’t get as much attention as other cast members who had more outgoing personalities.

Taleen joined the second season of RHODubai and made a positive impression, but it’s hard to get a complete sense of her personality after just one season of the show.

Angel’s time on the show was a definite struggle. As the wife of former NFL player Bobby Massie, she really didn’t click with the other women and had a difficult time finding her place in the group, which the more established cast members seemed to enjoy. It’s safe to say her first season wasn’t a success.

Okay, let’s be real – she definitely had some missteps on this trip! But honestly, it’s kind of legendary how her fancy Colorado glamping getaway turned into a full-on lost-in-the-wilderness situation… and ended with everyone grabbing burgers from a gas station. It was a total disaster, but in a hilariously memorable way!

Definitely a first for the Housewives.

Although she appeared on seasons 11 and 12 of America’s Next Top Model, this reality star didn’t make a significant impact on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, mainly known for being pregnant throughout her time on the show. However, her memorable confrontation with Marlo Hampton while in Tokyo was a standout moment.

Generally, new Housewives need to appear for at least a season or two before we rank them highly. However, Katie made a huge impact right away on season 18 of RHOC, immediately challenging longtime cast member Heather Dubrow. It’s not easy to question someone as established as Heather!

To be frank, Stephanie didn’t really impress us. Although she had the potential to be a fantastic Housewife due to her wealth, we were turned off by how she constantly flaunted her private jet and used it to try and control the other women on the show during season seven. It just didn’t sit right with us.

Maybe Steph can redeem herself if she returns for season eight.

Sara was known for being optimistic and positive, which made her a pleasant person to be around, though things were usually pretty calm around her – except for the time she gave some unsolicited parenting advice to her co-star, Caroline Brooks. More importantly, she challenged common ideas about modern Muslim women in the Middle East, and that’s something to be celebrated.

The new cast members on season 13 of RHONJ quickly fell into familiar patterns for New Jersey Housewives, getting caught up in a silly and ultimately meaningless argument – as Andy Cohen pointed out. Sadly, they didn’t offer much more depth or interesting storylines in season 14 either.

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2026-06-12 17:48