The two-part Real Housewives of New York City’s Season 15 reunion left no stone unturned when it came to addressing the cast’s shocking season. The ladies’ sparkling gold and black attire against the backdrop of the New York City penthouse set was a sight to behold.
Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva, Racquel Chevremont, Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield, and Jessel Taank all joined host Andy Cohen for the sit-down, as did Season 15 friend, Rebecca Minkoff. Though not everything between the cast made it to air, The Daily Dish was on hand to make sure you didn’t miss a thing.
How the RHONY Season 15 reunion day started off
Just after 11:00 a.m., taping kicked off with Jenna walking onto set with her black Balenciaga robe and Louboutin heels. She was the first to join Andy on the couches with her unique reunion look.
Racquel was quick to follow. She joked to Andy and Jenna, “Of course, the old ladies are here first.”
Amid the quick hellos and the snaps of photos on their cell phones, Andy confirmed to Jessel he is moving soon.
Erin dazzled in her gold Bottega Veneta dress. She walked onto set in cozy white slippers not fully visible to the camera, which she swapped for heels once seated.
“They look so good! Jenna — I’m dead,” Andy whispered to Bravo staffers off camera about his genuine reaction to their reunion dresses.
Andy’s callout to a possible reunion first in Housewives’ history also didn’t make it to air: Ubah and Racquel wore the same gold earrings.
The cast’s final glam on the RHONY Season 15 reunion set
The time was 11:50 a.m. once the moment came for last looks with the Housewives’ makeup artists. Some of the ladies’ kept secret beauty must-haves tucked behind their pillows including a Magic Molecule facial spray and a Fenty lip gloss.
It only took 15 minutes into Andy’s question cards for Jenna’s sunglasses to come off. After all, the group had some serious business to get into.
Rebecca Minkoff joins the ladies at The Real Housewives of New York City reunion
Lunchtime arrived at 2:20 p.m. Ubah was first up to take her solo outfit picture. While waiting in the wings, Racquel twirled in her gold and black dress, enjoying her outfit which reminded her of “Warhol Pop Art Flower paintings.”
The on-set photographer and Jessel’s team complimented her photogenic poses when it came time for her solo pic. “We’ve come a little farther,” Jessel said smiling confidently in between shots.
By 3:45 p.m., the cast arrived back from lunch and Rebecca Minkoff joined the discussion. Rebecca’s first appearance at a reunion was brief, but not less emotional.
In between the poignant moments, Ubah sweetly made sure Andy didn’t have any of his lunch left in his teeth before he kicked things off again.
Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan share an intimate conversation
As things heated up and the show’s contentious finale was broached with the cast, Andy called for a break at 6:04 p.m. Brynn immediately hugged Ubah as Andy and their fellow castmates left the set. Brynn sat in Andy’s chair and spoke with Ubah. Though part of their whispered heart-to-heart made it to air, their entire intense and tearful conversation lasted for 10 minutes.
Closure from the highs and lows of the season wasn’t the only thing one housewife potentially left with: Ubah asked if she could have one of the pigeon artwork pieces decorating the staged apartment.
Watch the two-part RHONY Season 15 reunion on Peacock now.