Candace Bushnell and Margaret Josephs are officially heading to the Hamptons. And E! is giving them plenty of screen time. The network just ordered additional episodes for the first season of The Golden Life, shifting the reality production out of Palm Beach and up to the affluent New York coastline. The two pop culture veterans join a legacy cast of Real Housewives of New York City alumni.
The core roster features Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, and Ramona Singer. Bushnell and Josephs will appear throughout the newly ordered Hamptons installments to deal with fresh conflicts inside this exclusive social circle. Versant President of Entertainment Val Boreland confirmed the additions directly. “We are thrilled to expand the season with additional episodes and to welcome Candace and Margaret to E!,” Boreland said.
This expansion is the second roster adjustment for the rookie series. Earlier this year, Blink49 Studios fired original cast member Jill Zarin after she made controversial public comments regarding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. That abrupt departure left a sudden void in the group. Production company Blink49 Studios then pivoted logistics to accommodate the expanded episode order.
Viewers will see the original setup shortly. The first half of the season, documenting the cast’s time in Palm Beach, is scheduled to premiere this fall.