First Part of the Reunion for *Real Housewives of Rhode Island* Premieres
On Sunday, June 21st, the highly anticipated reunion kicked off. This episode had no topics off-limits.
At the start, Rosie DiMare and Kelsey Swanson take a deep dive into their ongoing conflicts since the beginning of the series. Unfortunately, their attempts to reconcile quickly unravel. While DiMare took back his earlier harsh comments during a midseason spat, Swanson seized the moment to reinforce some rumors, notably suggesting that DiMare was involved with a married basketball coach.
So, who is this basketball coach, and how did this rumor originate? Let’s take a closer look.
Who is Ed Cooley?
Ed Cooley was the head basketball coach at Providence College, a position he held since 2011, until he shifted to Georgetown University in 2023. Following his departure, local gossip hinted at a more questionable reason behind the move.
What’s the Connection Between Ed Cooley and Rosie DiMare?
In a recent reunion episode, Kelsey Swanson made allegations against DiMare, claiming she had an affair with a married coach who supposedly paid her to keep quiet. While she didn’t name him, it didn’t take long for people to speculate she was referring to Ed Cooley. Although Barstool Sports’ founder, Dave Portnoy, mentioned that there was “no proof,” rumors circulated that the couple relocated due to this alleged affair.
Did Ed Cooley and Rosie DiMare Have an Affair?
DiMare strongly refutes the notion of any affair with Ed Cooley. She asserted on social media, “I don’t know Ed Cooley. I’ve never met him or been in a car with him.” She emphasized that she and her partner purchased their home through their own hard work, dismissing claims that Cooley had funded any aspect of her life. DiMare also discussed how these rumors seemed to originate from a Reddit post several years ago. Interestingly, while DiMare was on sick leave from a news station during Cooley’s transition, it seems the speculation has led to further gossip, as she also pointed out that Cooley might be involved with a student journalist from Providence College.
How to Watch *The Real Housewives of Rhode Island*
To catch *Real Housewives of Rhode Island,* viewers need access to Bravo or Peacock. If you have cable, you can easily find it on channels like BravoTV or stream it on services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. The show airs on Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT, with new episodes available on Peacock the following day.
Peacock currently has two subscription options: Premium with ads and Premium Plus without ads. Monthly costs are $10.99 for Premium and $16.99 for the ad-free experience. Annual plans are also offered, giving two months free for the price of ten.
Lastly, those interested in the Premium Plus option can also subscribe via Prime Video, enjoying a 7-day free trial, which isn’t available directly on Peacock.
