The Real Housewives of London has set a launch date of Aug. 18 and unveiled a teaser.
Hayu on Tuesday released the official trailer and a glimpse of the unmissable, high-society drama in their first original show with housewives Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger stepping into the spotlight.
The streamer also teased what’s in store for each of their housewives across the new season. Read The Hollywood Reporter‘s who’s who guide for the series here.
Angus is “living life on her own terms. Between launching her jewellery brand and celebrating 20 years with her husband, Gregor, she’s got plenty to toast to.” But fractured alliances threaten Angus’ hard-won confidence and leave her wondering who to trust. “As she juggles being a mother and entrepreneur, Juliet struggles to rise above the drama, especially when everyone keeps pulling her back into it.”
Cronin’s skincare line is booming, and she has a £20 million designer abode to match. This season, she’s “reclaiming her narrative and opening herself up to the possibility of a new romance. But her past with Juliet Angus won’t stay buried and her biting comebacks and brutal honesty aren’t winning everyone over.”
Loderick-Peace’s children have flown the nest. “As she returns to London to finally pursue her dream of launching her own fashion label, Becuz, reestablishing herself in the city’s social scene proves challenging.” Widespread rumors, shifting alliances, and loyalty are constantly under scrutiny. “After experiencing a profound personal loss, Karen leans on her family for strength and begins to see clearly who’s truly in her corner.”
Elsewhere, Mayhew’s singing career makes “a bold return”. Her business ventures have expanded and Mayhew now finds herself at the center of the group’s gossip. “Accusations of insincerity and social climbing swirl around her, but Juliet refuses to stay silent. With her friendships under fire and her authenticity questioned, Juliet leans on Nessie for support and sets her sights on a drama-free reinvention.”
Parker has set her sights on “redefining what it means to be a modern mother,” according to Hayu. “She’s trying to keep the peace, but her sharp tongue and unapologetic opinions keep her squarely in the line of fire. Accused of taking pleasure in spilling the tea, Panthea hits back with biting wit and some unabashed home truths. But with friendships on thin ice and a big birthday bash looming, she’s ready to show London who’s really in charge.”
Finally, Welschinger is watching her children’s cookbook climbs the charts and her events become can’t-miss affairs. “But playing peacemaker isn’t easy when everyone’s at war and this season, even she finds herself drawn into the drama. With health, heritage, integrity and honesty on her mind, Nessie’s learning that even the most graceful woman has her limits… and sometimes you’ve got to raise your voice to be heard.”
The Real Housewives of London will be available to stream on Hayu from Aug. 18, with episodes dropping weekly. At the end of the 10-episode run, the series will culminate with a reunion special, hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan.
Produced by UTAS UK Productions (Made in Chelsea), a division of Universal Studio Group, The Real Housewives of London is the first-ever commission of an original series by Hayu — the all-reality, direct-to-consumer subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service from NBCUniversal — and will be the 30th instalment in the iconic, globally popular franchise.
The Real Housewives franchise is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Watch the teaser for the show below.