Andy Cohen Reveals Relaunch of 'Real Housewives of New York City' and Second Alumni Show

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 is getting the reboot treatment. Andy Cohen, longtime executive producer of  franchise, spoke about the reboot and diverse recasting planned for  in a new interview with .Cohen told the outlet that the long-running franchise is at a crossroads after a low-rated 13th season of the show, which ended in September with no reunion — a first for the franchise.«You know that we’re at a crossroads for ,» Cohen said. «We’ve spent a lot of time figuring out where to go.

And the plan that we’ve come up with, I think, is a real gift to the fans.»The plan is to recast  with a group of women more representative of the diversity that exists in New York City and launch a second series that will feature ex-cast members from the original show over the years.«There are thousands of stories to tell here,» he explained. «This is the most multicultural, diverse, and energetic and exciting city in America: We are searching for a multicultural group of friends who really best reflect the most exciting city in the country.

We’re looking for a group of women who are real friends, and who are of diverse backgrounds, races and religions.»Adding, «I think it will be the rainbow that is New York City.

That’s the goal.»A post shared by Bravo (@bravotv)Tentatively titled, , Cohen said no casting decisions have been made for the second series, but it's likely that Ramona Singer, who has been both loved by viewers and proved to be divisive at times, won't be on it.«Our loyal fans have spoken as to what they want to see and what they don’t want to see — and we’ve taken that all into account,» he said. «And this is a series where you’re going to expect to see fan-favorites from the show’s great history.»«It’s organic, you know?» Cohen continued.