Andy Cohen confirmed that Hilaria Baldwin was in talks to possibly join the Real Housewives franchise and shared his thoughts on her union with husband Alec Baldwin on the reality show.
The Bravo star, 56, who recently called out Bethenny Frankel for her “reality reckoning,” revealed the Podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera with SiriusXM’s Kelly Ripa that he had an “exploratory conversation” with the mother of seven in the past.
The discussion came shortly before it was revealed Tuesday that the 30 Rock actor, 66, and his wife, 40, will launch their own TLC reality show, set to premiere in 2025.
“Well, we actually had a conversation with her a while ago about (joining Real Housewives Of New York City),” Cohen expressed.
‘No, she’s not a new Real Housewife. I’d say it was an exploratory conversation and didn’t go much further, but it’s certainly an interesting idea.’
Andy Cohen, 56, confirmed that Hilaria Baldwin, 40, was in talks to possibly join the Real Housewives franchise and shared his thoughts on her new TLC reality show with husband Alec Baldwin.
“But it was funny because I read that Kyle Richards had said that on your podcast and I thought, ‘Oh, well, that’s funny,’ because we actually talked to her a couple of years ago,” Andy continued.
Cohen was then asked if he ever thought about creating a show centered on Hilaria and Alec, as well as their extended family.
‘It is not a bad idea. “I wonder how Alec would feel if he handed over control of his performance to someone else,” he admitted.
‘I think it’s a good (idea), I think it’s Keeping Up With the Baldwins. Keeping up with the Baldwinitos.’
In early March of this year, rumors began to circulate that Hilaria could join the cast of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills when Richards shared her positive thoughts about the possibility.
At the time, while visiting Kelly Ripa’s podcast, the TV personality gushed that Baldwin is her “dream co-star.”
“I think I have a new one,” he explained of who he’d like to star with on the hit series, but added, “He lives in New York, but maybe he’d move.”
Kyle continued, “I’m afraid I’ll mispronounce his name, but I think it’s appropriate for the situation.” Hilaria Baldwin.
“Well, we actually had a conversation with her a while ago about (joining Real Housewives Of New York City,” Cohen expressed; seen in 2018
‘No, she’s not a new Real Housewife. I would say it was an exploratory conversation and didn’t go much further, but it’s certainly an interesting idea,’ she added; seen in 2023 in New York
In early March of this year, rumors began to circulate that Hilaria could join the cast of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills when Richards shared her positive thoughts about the possibility.
She then revealed to Ripa that she had a previous conversation with Hilaria’s husband, Alec, about her joining the Real Housewives franchise.
‘I told him… I don’t know, it was a couple of years ago and I said something about it at the time. He says, “Oh, we live in New York,” but I don’t know. He said something about her in Los Angeles and I said, “Well, the door is open.”
However, sources later told DailyMail.com that there was “no truth” to any of the rumors of Hilaria joining RHOBH.
Kelly also told Richards that the Beetlejuice actor had opened up about his desire to do a reality show with his family during one of his podcast episodes late last year, in November.
At the time, Aleck explained that both he and Hilaria received pitches and also “(made) one or two pitches” of their own, according to Page six.
‘That reality show (possibility) has been so we can stay home and just work from home. I’m desperate to try to work from New York.
And on Tuesday, the couple announced that they would officially join the world of reality TV with their own show, scheduled to launch in 2025.
The couple shared the news on Instagram, as the actor prepares to go to trial for the fatal Rust shooting.
The premise of the series will follow the couple as they “open up their lives for the first time and draw everyone in to join in the non-stop love, laughter and drama,” according to a press release.
At the time, Aleck explained that both he and Hilaria received pitches and also “(made) one or two pitches” of their own, according to Page Six; seen in December 2023 in New York
And on Tuesday, the couple announced that they would officially join the world of reality TV with their own show, scheduled to launch in 2025.
In a video posted to the movie star’s account, he and Hilaria sat next to each other as she told viewers they had a big “announcement” to share.
Alec then joked that some fans may assume they were revealing they were expecting another child, but added, “Oh my God, no.”
Hilaria then insisted that they were “done having kids” before revealing: “This is about our show.”
“We invite you to our home to experience the highs and the lows, the good and the bad, the wild and the crazy,” Alec explained.
After that, several clips appeared on the screen showing the couple’s seven children causing chaos in their New York City abode. “Home is the place we like to be most,” the star added.
It ended with the family of nine sitting together as they excitedly shouted in unison, “We’re the Baldwins and we’re going to TLC.”
“God help you all,” Alec joked as some of his children ran toward the camera screaming at the top of their lungs.
“Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have been making headlines since they got married almost 12 years ago,” reads a description for the upcoming show.
‘In this follow-up TLC docuseries, Alec and Hilaria invite viewers into the home they share with their seven growing children. For the first time, they are opening up their family lives and having everyone join in with the non-stop love, laughter and drama.”
The premise of the series will follow the couple as they “open up their lives for the first time and draw everyone in to join in the non-stop love, laughter and drama,” according to a press release.
Alec and Hilaria share seven children: Carmen, 10, Rafael, eight, Leonardo, seven, Romeo, six, Eduardo ‘Edu’, three, María, three and Ilaria, one; seen in 2021 in New York
Alec and Hilaria share seven children: Carmen, 10, Rafael, eight, Leonardo, seven, Romeo, six, Eduardo ‘Edu’, three, María, three and Ilaria, one. The actor is also the father of his daughter Ireland Baldwin, 28, whom he welcomed with his ex-wife Kim Basinger.
The news comes just weeks after it was revealed that Alec will go on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, as a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.
Alec has pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled for July. If he is convicted, he faces up to 18 months in prison.
In a statement following the judge’s decision, his lawyers said: “We look forward to our day in court.”