Meet Kelsey Swanson: Star of ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’
Meet Kelsey Swanson, a 31-year-old former pageant competitor turned makeup artist. She joins the new ensemble on ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’.
Early life and education
Swanson grew up in Cranston and now lives in East Greenwich. She graduated from Cranston West High School and the University of Rhode Island. At URI she studied child psychology.
Pageant history and career
Swanson earned the Miss Rhode Island title in 2017 after finishing as runner-up twice. Her win came five years after Olivia Culpo held the same crown. Swanson later left pageants to focus on beauty work.
She operates Miss Makeup RI. The company serves pageants, photoshoots and weddings. Swanson also said she is exploring interior design, with an interest in baby nurseries.
Personal life and public profile
Swanson is not married. She has been linked to a prominent Rhode Island figure for about a decade. The person’s identity has not been publicly disclosed.
In promotional clips, she pushed back on the “sugar baby” label. Trailers suggest she will face choices about her future and independence this season.
Cast context
The series will follow seven women from Rhode Island. Dolores Catania of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will make special appearances. Filmogaz.com preview coverage says the show will highlight friendships and conflicts among the group.
When to watch
The series premieres Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. on Bravo. After the first episode, new installments will air weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m.
Episodes will be available for next-day streaming on Peacock. The premiere is expected to appear on Peacock on Friday, April 3, with subsequent episodes streaming the following Mondays.
- Premiere: Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. on Bravo
- Weekly broadcasts: Sundays at 9 p.m.
- Streaming: Peacock, next-day availability
