Acclaimed comedian set to host The Real Housewives of London reunion special
Katherine Ryan is set to host The Real Housewives of London reunion special for the upcoming series later this year, Hayu revealed on Thursday.
The acclaimed comedian, 41, who is a fan of the streaming service and The Real Housewives franchise, will bring her unique humour to the final discussion of the season and ensure the Housewives spill the tea.
Hayu's first-ever commission of an original series, The Real Housewives of London, will feature a cast of six glamorous ladies.
News of Katherine helming the special comes after MailOnline revealed last month that Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker, and Nessie Welschinger will star in the show.
Gushing over the opportunity, Katherine said: 'Pinch me and tell me this is real! As a mega-fan of The Real Housewives franchise – and of Hayu – I can't wait to get Juliet, Amanda, Karen, Juliet, Panthea and Nessie into the hot seats at the end of the season.
'Hosting The Real Housewives of London reunion show is a dream opportunity for me – and I'm honoured to be trusted to represent the fans and to bring a female perspective to analysing all the emotions, arguments, twists and revelations!'
The Real Housewives of London went into production in March 2025, with six bold, dynamic and successful socialites showcasing the luxury of living in the UK's iconic capital.
Whether hosting lavish dinners, escaping to a Scottish castle, or rebuilding bonds over bottles of champagne – they're all navigating life, legacy and loyalty.
With big personalities, deep histories, and no shortage of designer drama, the path to connection is never simple – but it's always captivating.
Produced by UTAS UK Productions (Made in Chelsea), a division of Universal Studio Group, The Real Housewives of London is the first-ever commission of an original series by Hayu and will premiere on the service later this year.
The news comes after Katherine revealed earlier this month that she is expecting her fourth child with husband Bobby Kootstra.
Katherine is already mum to Fred, three, daughter Fenna, two, with Bobby, as well as 15-year-old Violet from a previous relationship.
She has been open about her fertility struggles in recent years, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages in five years.
Speaking in November, Katherine admitted she would love to have more kids – but was worried about her age.
'I'm old. I used to think I was going to be the babies' dad because I'm working but actually I'm like their grandmother,' she quipped at the time. 'My back hurts, sometimes I give them treats. I'm like a fun grandma.'
The comedian also revealed in March 2025 that she was battling melanoma for the second time.
She made the revelation in her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything, explaining she paid to have a mole removed from her arm and learned it was cancerous.
She added that she required more surgery to ensure the entire mass had been removed.
The star is gearing up for another busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour this month.
She also hosts multiple podcasts, including her most recent What's My Age Again? - a 'refreshing and humorous take on ageing, wellness, and self-discovery.'
The TV star revealed in 2022 that she had kept her second pregnancy a secret because she was scared it would lead to her losing work.
She was eight months pregnant when she presented ITV's Ready To Mingle, a fact that she hid from everyone.
Katherine and her husband Bobby have been together since 2018, but have known each other since they were children as they grew up together in Canada.
Childhood sweethearts, the two parted ways initially before rekindling their romance this side of the Atlantic.
The couple revealed in the latest series of the family's reality show that they 'wanted the option of having a fourth [child].'
The series saw the couple exploring their marriage through therapy before visiting a fertility clinic.
Katherine admitted in the scenes which aired in February that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging thanks to both her and Bobby's age.
'It's not that surprising that over 40 women have fewer follicles than we once did,' said Katherine. 'But we talk a lot about male fertility as well, which is on a steep decline. But I would still like a fourth baby.
'We are so blessed to have the kids that we do have. Having children is not for everyone, but I personally really like making people. I think it's a superpower if you can do it.'
She explained at the time how she and her husband had never previously struggled with getting pregnant but had suffered multiple losses.
'We've always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I've been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I've had three miscarriages in five years and the likelihood of that increases as you get older,' she explained.
Speaking to OK! last year, she also ruled out surrogacy, explaining: 'I think surrogacy is wonderful. It's beautiful for people who are really eager to offer it and for couples who need it but for me, I think it would be exploitative.'
Appearing on the Chris Moyles Show in November, she admitted: 'I'd have so many more if I could.
'If I was a dad, I'd be like Robert De Niro having them. Because you can have kids when you're 80 as a dad. You just have to.'
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