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- Why Ashley believes the show won’t rattle their relationship
- From Bachelor in Paradise to married life in Rhode Island
- Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge: business life under the lens
- New cast members weigh public life against family privacy
- Lessons learned from filming: Rosie DiMare’s perspective
- When to watch and where to stream the new season
Ashley Iaconetti says reality TV won’t upend her marriage to Jared Haibon, even as she joins the new Bravo series The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. After years in the public eye, the couple say they feel prepared for cameras and criticism. Their first interviews for RHORI paint a picture of two partners ready to protect family life while showing viewers a candid slice of their everyday challenges.
Why Ashley believes the show won’t rattle their relationship
In an exclusive chat with Us Weekly, Ashley described how prior experience has readied the pair for another round of attention. Both are Bachelor Nation alumni and have handled intense scrutiny together before. That shared history, she said, makes the latest spotlight feel familiar rather than disruptive.
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They expect the cameras to be another chapter, not a crisis. Ashley emphasized that the couple has systems and priorities that keep their home life steady.
From Bachelor in Paradise to married life in Rhode Island
Ashley and Jared’s romance grew in the Bachelor franchise and led to a wedding in August 2019. Since then they moved to Rhode Island and built a family.
- They are parents to two sons, Dawson and Hayden.
- Parenting and partnership remain central to their decisions.
- Relocating to Rhode Island sets the stage for the new series.
Ashley noted that starting a public-facing phase later in life can feel different. For them, prior exposure made the return to television less intimidating.
Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge: business life under the lens
The RHORI trailer hints at scenes inside the couple’s life that fans have not seen before. One focus is Jared’s business, Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge.
What the show explores about the café
- Long hours and hands-on effort needed to keep the shop running.
- Financial questions about whether to continue the lease.
- The emotional tie Jared has to the business and how it affects family choices.
For Jared, the coffee shop is more than revenue. It factors into his happiness, and that becomes a recurring conversation on camera.
New cast members weigh public life against family privacy
Not everyone joined the series without hesitation. Newcomer Jo-Ellen Tiberi discussed concerns at home before signing on.
- Family first: Jo-Ellen and husband Gary focused on protecting their children.
- They worried about how public attention might affect their 11-year-old son.
- The couple also have younger children, which added to their considerations.
Jo-Ellen said lengthy talks with Gary were key. They decided to proceed because they trust each other and prioritize their family’s well-being.
Lessons learned from filming: Rosie DiMare’s perspective
Another cast member, Rosie DiMare, admitted she would handle things differently going forward. She reflected that the couple entered filming without clear boundaries.
Rosie now sees the value in setting ground rules and says she and husband Rich will discuss clearer limits before any future season.
When to watch and where to stream the new season
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premieres on Bravo on Thursday, April 2. A second episode follows on Sunday, April 5, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays.
Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air on Bravo. For further interviews and cast details, see the latest issue of Us Weekly, which features more from the RHORI cast.
