The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC) is set to return for its fifth season, premiering on September 18, 2024. The new season will air on Bravo at 9/8c every Wednesday, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Peacock and the Bravo app.
The show follows a group of women navigating their lives in Salt Lake City, highlighting their personal and professional struggles, as well as their relationships and interactions with one another. Andy Cohen, executive producer of the series, confirmed that the premiere episode will feature a full all-cast event, a first for the Housewives franchise, on Jeff Lewis Live in August 2024.
He mentioned that the format of the episode is different from past seasons, allowing viewers to see more of the group dynamic right from the start. The season will also introduce new cast members, adding more complexity to the existing group dynamics.
What to expect from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 5?
Season 5 will see the return of key cast members, including Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose, Meredith Marks, and Angie Katsanevas. Mary Cosby, who appeared as a friend in season 4, is returning in a full-time role for the first time since season 2.
Additionally, the season will introduce new full-time housewife Bronwyn Newport and other new friends Meili Workman and Britani Bateman.
The official press release for season 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City hints at significant tension and conflict among the cast. The trailer teases conflicts between long-time cast members as well as with the newcomers.
As the season progresses, viewers will see strained relationships and unresolved issues come to the forefront. With the introduction of new faces, the dynamics between the women may shift, leading to new alliances and rivalries.
More about RHOSLC episode 1
The first episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5 will feature a unique all-cast event, setting the stage for the season. Andy Cohen shared his thoughts on the format during an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, noting that it’s the first time in Housewives history that the premiere focuses solely on an event involving the entire cast. He stated:
“The first episode starts with such a bang, and they do something that I don’t think has been done on a Housewives show before.”
This episode is expected to serve as a foundation for the rest of the season, showcasing the relationships and conflicts within the group. The premiere will provide insight into how the group interacts as a whole, rather than focusing on individual storylines at first.
By starting the season with a group event, viewers can get an immediate sense of where the cast members stand with each other. This approach sets up future episodes for further exploration of their relationships, both new and old.
Drama, conflicts, and shifting alliances
Mary Cosby, Angie Katsanevas, Whitney Rose and Meredith Marks at DIRECTV Celebrates Christmas At Kathy’s (Image via Getty)
Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City will explore evolving friendships and conflicts between the women. Meredith Marks and Mary Cosby, who were close in earlier seasons, are seen in the trailer dealing with tension. Meredith accuses Mary of using her, stating:
“You used me for three years, I got the memo.”
In addition to Meredith and Mary’s conflict, Heather Gay and Whitney Rose find themselves at odds once again. The cousins, who have had a tumultuous relationship in the past, seem to be facing another major disagreement. Heather confronts Whitney, saying:
“Never in a million years, after everything we’ve been through, did I think that you would reach out to our sworn enemy.”
Whitney responds by suggesting that she sought out and found proof related to their conflict. This storyline is expected to play a significant role in the early episodes of the season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City will premiere on September 18, 2024, at 9/8c on Bravo. New episodes will air every Wednesday, with streaming options available the following day on Peacock and the Bravo app.