Bravo announces 2 new shows, renews 14

Bravo used NBCUniversal’s 2026 upfront on May 11 to set out its next round of programming decisions for the cable network’s reality slate. The company ordered two new series — “Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” and “Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives” — and confirmed a long list of returning shows, according to NBCUniversal and Bravo announcements. Just Jared, in a May 20 roundup of the slate, counted 14 renewed reality series and said “The Real Housewives of Miami” had been put on pause. NBCUniversal framed the announcement as part of its 2026 upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The company said Bravo remained a top-three entertainment cable brand and pointed to growth on Peacock, where it said 90% of returning Bravo originals were delivering their best seasons yet. ### Which two shows did Bravo add? (nbcuniversal.com) Bravo said the two new orders were “Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” and “Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives.” NBCUniversal described the first as a limited series following Lisa Vanderpump as she opens a namesake hotel in Las Vegas, and the second as a Texas Hill Country series centered on a group of women. (nbcuniversal.com) Lisa Vanderpump’s new series extends one of Bravo’s best-known brands rather than reviving the original “Vanderpump Rules” in its old form. NBCUniversal said the show would track the “behind-the-scenes dash” to open the hotel and the effort to make the property fit the Vanderpump brand. ### Which returning shows were confirmed? (nbcuniversal.com) Bravo’s May 11 update and The Daily Dish roundup named returning series that included “Summer House” for season 11, “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” for season 7, “Below Deck Down Under” for season 5, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” for season 2, “Married to Medicine” for season 13, “Southern Charm” for season 12, “The Valley: Persian Style” for season 2, “Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition” for season 2 and “Top Chef” for season 24. (nbcuniversal.com) Bravo’s official site also said the renewals extended across major “Real Housewives” titles and other established franchises. Just Jared’s May 20 recap put the total at 14 renewed reality series, including “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” whose renewal through 2027 had already been announced in June 2025 and was reiterated in the 2026 coverage. (bravotv.com) ### What is the show that appears to be on pause? Just Jared said “The Real Housewives of Miami” was on pause, citing reporting from March 2026 that the cast had not been seen filming and that the show was the least-watched entry in the franchise. The outlet said it marked the second time the series had been paused. Bravo’s May 11 official announcement did not list “Miami” among the renewed titles. (bravotv.com) NBCUniversal’s release focused on new orders and selected renewals, while Bravo’s own renewal roundup highlighted other franchises returning for new seasons. ### Why did Bravo highlight “Rhode Island” in the same announcement? (justjared.com) NBCUniversal said “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” received an early second-season pickup after what it called a record-breaking debut. The company said the show delivered Bravo’s biggest series or season premiere episode ever on Peacock and was pacing as the network’s No. 2 series across platforms behind only “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” (nbcuniversal.com) The same release said “Summer House” was on track to become its most-watched season ever, “Top Chef” season 23 was up 69% on Peacock, and “Below Deck Down Under” season 4 was pacing 16% ahead of season 3. Those figures were used by NBCUniversal to support the scale of the slate renewal. ### What comes next for Bravo viewers and advertisers? (nbcuniversal.com) Andy Cohen said at the upfront that Bravo Fan Fest would return on Oct. 24 in Charleston, South Carolina, for a one-day event with live programming and cast appearances, according to NBCUniversal. The company also said BravoCon would return in fall 2027. (nbcuniversal.com 1) (nbcuniversal.com 2)