The highly anticipated London spin-off of The Real Housewives franchise has reportedly secured its leading ladies, who promise to deliver a fresh dose of luxury, drama, and high-society intrigue to the capital.
Building on the success of The Real Housewives of Cheshire, which captivated viewers with its stunning country homes and vibrant personalities, the London edition looks set to raise the stakes even higher.
Audiences can expect designer labels, exclusive VIP events, and a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of London’s elite, all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic cities.
While streaming platform Hayu has yet to officially confirm the cast or air date (expected later this year), The Sun has reported six glamorous women have been signed up. Among them are a star from Great British Bake Off: The Professionals, a socialite who previously dated an ’80s pop icon, and a close friend of Jennifer Lopez.
The reported cast includes:
Karen Loderick-Peace
A high-end fashion designer and former star of The Real Housewives of Jersey who regularly shares snippets of her luxury lifestyle on social media with her thousands of followers.
She is also the wife of former West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace and could often be seen by his side at The Hawthorns.
Loderick-Peace’s stylish edge and experience on reality TV make her a natural fit for the new series.
Nessie Welschinger
A talent in the kitchen, she found herself on Great British Bake Off: The Professionals after her work saw her make “cakes and goodies for royalty and celebs all around the world”.
The mum-of-three is also a successful business mogul and is the founder of the Chelsea Cake Company and Cooking with Kids & Co.
Her passion for food and charming personality is sure to add a fresh dynamic to the group.
Panthea Parker
A socialite with international A-list connections, married to prominent lawyer Ed Parker.
While she currently only has around 500 followers online, she more than makes up for it with celebrity encounters and lavish outings.
Parker’s world of glamour and influence is sure to add sparkle to the show.
Amanda Cronin
A skincare entrepreneur and ex-girlfriend of ’80s pop icon Andrew Ridgeley, brings her own fascinating backstory to the cast.
She dated the Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go hit-maker between 2022 and 2023 and the publication has reported that there's hope she will “divulge details of their whirlwind romance” on the show.
Back in 2023, she blamed their split on him not being “relationship material” - could she be set to elaborate?
Ridgeley is not the only one who may have to watch their back, she is also friends with a number of other celebrities including singer JLo.
Juliet Angus
An American stylist who is based in London, she is expected to bring her fashion-forward flair and sharp wit.
Viewers may recognise her from another reality TV show, Ladies of London, which aired on Bravo for three seasons after beginning in 2014 and followed the lives of a group of women, fashionistas, and socliates.
She already boasts a sizeable online following with her posts offering snap shots into her wealthy lifestyle, including recent trips to multiple five-star wellness hotels in Italy.
Juliet Mayhew
An Australian-born socialite and close friend of pop star Holly Valance, she promises connections to the entertainment world.
According to her online profiles, Mayhew is an “Event & Lifestyle Imaginator” and she is a a professional interior designer.
Her portfolio to-date includes designing an exclusive gym for a private members club in Mayfair.
As far as events go, her website says: “Under the umbrella of her lifestyle company, she produces events and imaginative concepts, such as weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, baby showers - any excuse for a party!”
The Standard has contacted a representative for Hayu for comment.
