Carole Radziwill is shown returning to “The Real Housewives of New York City” in the Season 16 trailer released Tuesday, with multiple outlets highlighting that the preview includes questions about her past connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In the trailer, Radziwill is confronted about her name appearing in material tied to Epstein, and she responds directly to allegations, including whether she thinks she is involved in an international sex-trafficking ring. Other segments of the preview focus on whether she has ever been to “Epstein Island,” indicating the series is addressing the topic publicly as part of its storyline.

Variety also reports that Radziwill is returning full time after last appearing on the show during Season 10. The trailer frames the exchange as part of her re-entry into the cast, while drawing attention to the Epstein-related controversy. The coverage from the three outlets centers on the content of the trailer itself—what Radziwill is asked, and how she answers—rather than on new court filings or independent reporting within the articles.