EW speaks with the Bravo stars about shooting a season full of challenges.
This time last year, none of us knew what we were in for.
But we knew that Bravo’sThe Real Housewiveswere going to get us through it.

“Real Housewives of New York” stars, from left, Sonja Morgan, Leah McSweeney, Ramona Singer, Eboni K. Williams, and Luann de Lesseps.Sophy Holland/Bravo
What a difference a year makes!
But that’s not the only new development this season.
And I hope that they’re really excited about it."
“But everything about what Idodo professionally is about impact,” she explains.
“We filmed during the most important election of our lifetime.
We filmed during the Capitol being invaded.
I mean, we filmed during a pandemic!”
“Eboni makes us better as a group.
None of that is to say, however, that this season ofRHONYwill go down like medicine.
That balance is one of the things that Williams appreciates most about joining the show.
“That’s there too.
That’s innately who I am.
But I’m also really ridiculous and quite silly.”
While she previously delivered some memorable drunken moments (tiki torch, etc.)
“It was great not having to film while being hungover,” she says.
“I have no idea how I did that.”
“It’s a sisterhood, very immediately,” Williams says of their relationship.
“I love her.
Best casting decision ever,” McSweeney gushes about the addition of her friend.
“I have to give a lot of credit to these women.
“We really left no stone unturned.
We left nothing unsaid.
And we really showed up.”
The Real Housewives of New York Cityseason 13 premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.