The Real Housewives of London faces casting crisis: producers struggle to assemble glamorous cast for long-awaited UK debut
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It is one of the biggest shows on American television. But the Real Housewives series set in London has failed to sign up any stars for the much-anticipated reality show. Insiders have revealed that producers are unable to secure big-name stars despite months of casting efforts.
![[It is thought the show is struggling so much that the franchise flew out creator and executive-producer Andy Cohen (pictured) to London in November]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/13/93886667-14282371-Andy_Cohen_has_confirmed_that_he_has_a_sex_tape_with_an_unexpect-a-13_1736862774963.jpg)
Announced in October 2024 by streaming platform Hayu, the series aimed to replicate the success of its US counterparts, such as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of Atlanta. Producers planned to feature glamorous businesswomen rather than traditional celebrities or WAGs.
![[High-profile figures such as Holly Valance, fashion entrepreneur Trinny Woodall (pictured) and Selling Sunset’s Chelsea Lazkani have reportedly declined due to other commitments]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/14/94081811-14282371-image-a-47_1736866606298.jpg)
However, the lack of willing participants has cast doubt on the project’s viability, with efforts to find London’s elite housewives proving fruitless. It is one of the biggest shows on American television. But the Real Housewives series set in London has failed to sign up any stars for the much-anticipated reality show.
![[Socialite Fran Cutler has also hinted at her possible involvement in the show]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/14/94081857-14282371-Socialite_Fran_Cutler_has_also_hinted_at_her_possible_involvemen-m-51_1736866700677.jpg)
It is thought the show is struggling so much that the franchise flew out creator and executive-producer Andy Cohen (pictured) to London in November. A source shared: ‘They’re looking for businesswomen rather than celebs, not going down the WAG or celeb route. It’s not working as no one wants to do it.
‘They first asked her about casting back in August. It’s now January, and they’re still not cast. They keep sending messages saying, "Have you got anyone?"'. The series was marketed as a high-society addition to the franchise, with filming planned for early 2025 and a premiere later in the year.
