‘The Real Housewives of London,' NBCU Reality Streamer Hayu's First Original, Unveils Cast
The cast members for the 30th installment in the popular franchise are: Juliet Angus – a Chicago native who is a lifestyle blogger, stylist, social media influencer, former fashion publicist and founding cast member of Ladies of London; Amanda Cronin – a former model turned entrepreneur who founded Amanda Caroline Beauty skincare and runs The Secret Door, an aesthetics and wellness clinic in Belgravia; Karen Loderick-Peace – a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Jersey (not, New Jersey!) and native of Jamaica who came to the U.K. in her twenties and is preparing to launch her own fashion label; Juliet Mayhew – an Australian native and former Miss Galaxy Universe who runs an event planning company catering to elite clients; Panthea Parker – a native of Iran who came to the U.K. as a child and is now a mother of four who is known for her high-society lifestyle, having been on the Mayfair scene since the 1990s; and Nessie Welschinger – a former global head of equity at Schroders who runs the Chelsea Cake Company and showcased her skills on Bake Off: The Professionals.
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Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio U.K. Productions (UTAS UK Productions) (Made in Chelsea), The Real Housewives of London is set to premiere later this year.
'Following an extremely popular casting process, we're excited to confirm the group of dynamic women who make up The Real Housewives of London – Hayu's first-ever commission of an original series,' said Hendrik McDermott, managing director, Hayu, EMEA networks & international direct-to-consumer, NBCUniversal. 'As we continue evolving our strategy to super-serve loyal Hayu fans, we look forward to amplifying the unrivaled reality content offering that attracts and retains our subscribers; Hayu will be the exclusive home to this latest installment in the world-renowned The Real Housewives franchise – brought to life through these six leading ladies.'
'Our fabulous new cast delivers everything fans could wish for – glamour, drama, and friendship with a unique London edge,' said Helen Kruger Bratt, managing director, UTAS U.K. Productions. 'The Real Housewives of London embodies all that makes this global franchise so iconic. It's been fantastic to create this new chapter of The Real Housewives with our brilliant partners at Hayu.'
The Real Housewives of London went into production in March, with Hayu promising the series will see the socialites 'showcasing the luxury of living in the U.K.'s iconic capital. Whether hosting lavish dinners, escaping to a Scottish castle, or rebuilding bonds over bottles of champagne – they're all navigating life, legacy, and loyalty.'
Concluded Hayu: 'With big personalities, deep histories, and no shortage of designer drama, the path to connection is never simple – but it's always captivating. London's calling… and these six ladies have answered.'
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