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FULL Q&A: Jo-Ellen Tiberi Dishes on Being the 'Truth Teller' of 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island': 'I Don't Hold Back'

She breaks down the fallout — and why she says she’s owed an apology.

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Apr 15, 2026
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Fresh off the buzzy debut of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Jo-Ellen Tiberi is leaning all the way in – saying exactly what she thinks, owning the drama, and not backing down.

In an exclusive chat with OK!’s Molly Goddard, she opens up about the whirlwind reaction, why her unfiltered honesty gets her in trouble, and the fallout with a co-star that’s already shaping up to be one of the season’s biggest storylines.

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MOLLY: It’s so nice to chat with you. The reaction has been incredible, everyone’s so excited about The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. You’re basically getting queen bee status – how are you taking it all in?

JO-ELLEN: It’s been really fun. It’s been a whirlwind. It’s so crazy that this is actually happening and watching yourself on TV… it’s wild.

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