Devyn Simone has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16.
The television personality is set to appear in the upcoming season of the Bravo reality series in a friend role, a source familiar with the production told Deadline.
Simone will be featured alongside returning RHONY cast members Erin Lichy, Sai de Silva, and Jessel Taank, in addition to newcomers Hailey Glassman, Erika Hammond, and Daisy Toye.
Carole Radziwill, who previously appeared as a cast member before the show’s 2023 reboot, is also scheduled to rejoin the franchise as a friend.
Simone is already familiar to RHONY viewers, having made an appearance during Season 13. She had also previously auditioned to become part of the cast before the reboot took place.
Launching her television career as a cast member on The Real World: Brooklyn in 2009, Simone’s time on the series documented her efforts to establish herself in the entertainment industry. She later went on to compete on MTV’s The Challenge. From 2017 through 2022, Simone frequently appeared as a guest panelist on The Wendy Williams Show, where she offered her perspectives on the latest pop culture developments.
Beyond her television hosting work and background as a reality TV personality, Simone is also a dating expert and matchmaker, contributing her knowledge to programs including The Sherri Shepherd Show, Today, and Good Morning America.
The Real Housewives of New York City is produced by Shed Media. Lisa Shannon, Lauren Volonakis, and Anne Swan serve as executive producers. Andy Cohen also holds an executive producer role. Eric Fuller and Alfonso Rosales serve as co-executive producers.