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FULL Q&A: 'RHORI' Star Kelsey Swanson Gets Real on Cast Dynamics, Off-Camera Moments & the Reunion She's Dreading

Plus how her closest bond shaped what fans saw – and what they didn’t.

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Apr 17, 2026
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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is already making waves – and star Kelsey Swanson is right at the center of the drama.

The Rhode Island native sat down with OK!’s Molly Goddard to open up about joining the buzzy new franchise, navigating friendships on and off camera, and what it’s really like having her life play out in front of millions – and she’s not holding anything back.

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MOLLY: I’m so excited to chat with you. You’re so honest about your life – were you hesitant at all about signing on to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island?

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