Why The Golden Life Cast Don't Tell Luann de Lesseps About Their Men
Hot Goss The Golden Life Edition Ep 2: Sonja Morgan Spills on Tom & Kelly Bensimon Talks Raya
Sonja Morgan has a golden rule when it comes to her love life—and it involves longtime BFF Luann de Lesseps.
"We don't tell Luann who we're dating," The Golden Life star exclusively revealed on E!’s Hot Goss: The Golden Life Edition, hosted by Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV, during a joint interview with costar Kelly Bensimon before Kelly added, "because she steals boyfriends."
Which explains why Sonja was so mad at Kelly for spilling the tea about her new suitor to Luann during the E! reality show's Oct. 27 episode.
"She always does," Sonja, 62, reiterated to Eyal and Lonnie. "You didn't know that?!"
But prior to making up with Kelly, Sonja was seriously P.O.'d at the former model for gossiping about her recent romance—especially since Sonja was already in trouble for getting handsy with the "Money Can't Buy You Class" singer's boyfriend Michael Riemerschmid.
"I don't want her talking to Luann," Sonja—mom to 26-year-old daughter Quincy with late ex John Adams Morgan—reflected on the drama. "You don't need to fan the fire. I just put it out a little bit."
But Sonja isn't the only cast member getting lucky in her golden years. As fans saw, Kelly was certainly smitten after going on not one, but two dates during the E! reality series' latest episode.
So, where does Kelly stand with hunky horse trainer Juan and sexy Olympic snowboarder Nick after filming season one?
"We're in a situationship," Kelly shared before cheekily adding, "but then there was another guy that I was dating. We never met him."
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The 58-year-old—mom to daughters Sea, 28, and Teddy, 26, with ex Gilles Bensimon—confessed she was feeling quite torn after being charmed by Nick, who she met on the dating app Raya, and Juan, who she met during her horse-riding date with Nick.
"Literally, I walk up and I see Juan and I go, 'Holy sugar!'" Kelly recounted. "Then Nick rolls up and he's like, 'Howdy,' and I was like, 'This guy is so cute.'"
And it's easy to see why the former model had trouble choosing between the two men. While Nick was "so hot" and "just the sweetest, kindest guy," according to Kelly, Juan was like "a Telenovela star."
Of course, only time will tell if Kelly has met her Mr. Right. In the meantime, the former NYC housewife is still perusing the dating apps for potential suitors.
And, boy, does she have an unexpected go-to opening line with the guys.
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"I just start with 'aloha,' is that weird?" Kelly shared. "Because then they are like, 'Wait, are you from Hawaii?'"
Of course, guys only get an "aloha" if they don't possess any of Kelly's dealbreakers.
According to Kelly, she's turned off "when they have weird cats and stuff" in their profile, while Sonja hilariously echoed of her own red flags, "When they're shirtless holding a fish."
Regardless of their profile pictures, Kelly isn't playing hard to get these days and is all about making the first move.
"I'm not waiting around," she cracked. "I'm 58 years old. Time's a ticking. Let's go."
Follow Kelly and Sonja's dating adventures when The Golden Life airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on E! followed by Hot Goss' exclusive interviews with the cast each week. In the meantime, keep reading to get better acquainted with the rest of The Golden Life cast.
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Ramona Singer
An OG castmember of The Real Housewives of New York City, Ramona Singer first burst onto our televisions in 2008 and has been a reality TV meme queen ever since.
Known for her love of pinot grigio (a.k.a. Turtle Time!) and outspoken, unfiltered personality, the former businesswoman and entrepreneur recently relocated from NYC to Palm Beach, Fla., where she spends much of her time attending charity events in addition to spending quality time with 31-year-old daughter Avery, whom she shares with ex-husband Mario Singer.
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Dorinda Medley
Dorinda Medley worked in fashion in New York and London before meeting her first husband Ralph Lynch in the '90s. The two welcomed daughter Hannah, now 33, in 1993 before breaking up.
The New England native married her second husband hedge fund advisor Richard Medley in 2005 and he passed away six years later.
After years working the Big Apple social scene, Dorinda joined RHONY in 2015 and frequently hosted castmembers at her grand Berkshires estate Bluestone Manor.
While starring on the Bravo series for five years prior to her 2020 departure, Dorinda coined many iconic phrases, including, "I made it nice," "How am I doing? Not well, bitch!" and "Clip! Clip!"
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Sonja Morgan
A New York native, Sonja Morgan began her career in fashion and hospitality in the '90s before becoming a full-time housewife to ex-husband John Adams Morgan, a member of the elite Morgan family.
Prior to their 2006 divorce, the couple welcomed daughter Quincy, now 26.
In 2010, Sonja joined RHONY as the self-proclaimed "straw that stirs the drink," becoming known for countless scene-stealing moments over the years.
After selling her Manhattan townhouse in 2024, Sonja is ready for a fresh start in the Sunshine State.
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Luann de Lesseps
Like Ramona, Luann de Lesseps helped usher in the legacy of Big Apple Housewives, starring on the series for over a decade from season one until her season 13 departure.
Formerly known as "the Countess" while married to ex Count Alexandre de Lesseps, she and the French aristocrat—who divorced in 2009 after 16 years of marriage—share two kids: Daughter Victoria, 32, and son Noel, 30.
Luann, who was also briefly married to ex Tom D'Agostino from 2016 to 2017, has since become an internationally renowned cabaret star, touring the world with her hit songs including "Money Can't Buy You Class" and "Chic C'est La Vie."
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Kelly Bensimon
Kelly Bensimon rose to fame as a model in the early '00s, posing for top designers and meeting ex-husband Gilles Bensimon in the process. The two, who split in 2007, are parents to daughters Sea, 28, and Teddy, 26.
The Illinois native transitioned from the fashion world to reality TV in 2009 when she joined The Real Housewives of New York City as a main castmember.
In recent years, Kelly has made a name for herself as a luxury realtor.
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