Who is Jenna Lyons? Star Joins 'Real Housewives of New York' Reboot Cast

The cast for the reboot of The Real Housewives of New York City has been revealed, and the Bravo show's new cast includes Jenna Lyons, the former creative director and president for J.Crew.

In March, Bravo announced that the entire cast of RHONY was being replaced with fresh faces for the upcoming Season 14 and that the previous cast members would now be featured in a RHONY: Legacy spin-off instead.

During a BravoCon 2022 taping of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, filmed on October 16, the new RHONY cast was revealed to fans for the first time, including Lyons.

The news was later confirmed on Bravo's official Twitter account.

Newsweek has everything you need to know about Jenna Lyons and who is joining her on the cast of the Real Housewives of New York City reboot.

Who is New Real Housewives of New York Star Jenna Lyons?

Lyons is an American fashion designer and TV star.

Lyons, now 54, is best known for being hired by J.Crew when she was just 21 and working her way up, ultimately becoming president and creative director in 2008 before stepping down from the company in 2017.

She used to be married to Vincent Mazeau but the pair divorced in 2011 after nine years of marriage. They share a son, Beckett Mazeau.

After her divorce, Lyons began dating the sister and business partner of jeweler Philip Crangi, Courtney Crangi, but they split in 2017.

RHONY won't be Lyons' first foray into reality TV as she previously fronted HBO Max's Stylish With Jenna Lyons, a series that saw Lyons and her chief of staff Kyle DeFord search for new team members for their growing business venture, Lyons L.A.D.

She also starred as a character named Janice on Lena Dunham's Girls for three episodes in 2014.

Speaking out about her new television venture, Lyons took to Instagram on Monday, October 17, and posted: "I've had the most incredible messages from people I haven't heard from in a really long time, and it feels so nice. Thank you. I know this is a really unusual and unexpected thing, but thank you to everyone who's been so kind."

Who Else is on the Real Housewives of New York Reboot Cast?

Lizzy Savetsky

Lizzy Savetsky is married to plastic surgeon Ira Savetsky, and they share three children together; daughters Stella, 9, and Juliet, 8, and son Ollie, 2.

Jessel Taank

Jessel Taank is a model who married financier Pavit Randhawa in 2014. In June 2021 the couple welcomed twin boys, who they named Kai and Rio.

Ubah Hassan

Ubah Hassan is a model and founder of UBAHHOT hot sauce company.

Erin Dana Lichy

Erin Dana Lichy is an interior designer who is married to attorney Abraham Lichy. They share three children: Levi, 7, Layla, 5, and Elijah, 2.

Brynn Whitfield

Brynn Whitfield is a certified yoga teacher, marketing consultant and communications professional.

Sai De Silva

Sai De Silva is a lifestyle and fashion blogger who is married to David Craig. They share daughter London Scout, 11, and son Rio Dash, 5.

Following the unveiling of the new RHONY ladies, Kate Casey—host of Reality Life with Kate Casey and unscripted TV expert—spoke to Newsweek about what the new cast means for the long-running franchise.

She told Newsweek: "Each Real Housewives franchise tells the story of the women who represent that city. New York is a different city than the one it was when the show premiered in 2008, especially post-COVID. The new cast reflects a more modern New York City.

"The addition of Jenna Lyons in particular illuminates how audiences are eager to see women balancing careers and family, as well as friendships. Fourteen years later they needed to tell new stories."

When Does the New Real Housewives of New York Start?

Filming for Season 14 of Real Housewives of New York City is due to start in the fall of 2022, with the new episodes set to premiere in 2023.

According to US Weekly, Bravo producer Lisa Shannon gave her views on the new RHONY season at BravoCon on Friday, October 14, telling the audience at the Ultimate Girls Trip panel: "The future of the New York franchise is very bright."

She added of the new cast: "They're, like, sensational. I am so excited about that."

Shannon also briefly touched on the upcoming RHONY: Legacy spinoff, saying that the cast is still to be officially established.

"We're still finalizing who we are going to go out to, and I think that's going to happen soon," she said.

Newsweek has reached out to representatives for Lyons and The Real Housewives of New York City for comment.

Update 10/18/22 10:09 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Kate Casey.