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Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
In a transformative tropical retreat, emotional breakthroughs, explosive confrontations, and never-before-shared revelations take center stage for the first time.
NEW YORK, NY - May 11, 2026 - Today, ahead of Amazon's upfront presentation, Prime Video announced that it has greenlit Reality Retreat (working title), a new reality series that brings together eleven of reality television's most recognizable and talked-about women for a high-stakes wellness retreat designed to challenge their identities, relationships, and personal growth. The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Set in a tropical location, the series follows a group of women whose lives in the spotlight have made them icons, villains, and tabloid fixtures. Removed from their comfort zones, they embark on an immersive experience centered on healing, accountability, and transformation. Through intense wellness rituals, unfiltered truth-telling exercises, and emotionally charged confrontations, each participant must reckon with who they are beyond their public persona - as chaos, comedy, and catharsis unfold in equal measure.
At the retreat, growth is not guaranteed. Old habits resurface, alliances fracture, and egos collide. With their place in the experience constantly at risk, each woman must decide whether to embrace evolution, or leave unchanged.
The series features an ensemble cast including former Housewives stars Kenya Moore, Margaret Josephs, and Kim Zolciak; reality standouts Christine Quinn, Brittany Cartwright, and Tamar Braxton; Bachelorette fan-favorites Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jenn Tran; mother-daughter duo Julie and Savannah Chrisley; as well as Hilaria Baldwin.
Guiding the experience are two unforgettable forces: Rick Edwards, our "Concierge," serves as the retreat's sharp-witted on-site authority, Alongside Ashley Edelman, Our Guru and wellness director. Together, they create a delicate balance between structure and surrender - one enforcing the rules, the other challenging the women physically & mentally to confront themselves.
"Great unscripted television starts with bold, authentic personalities - this series brings together an unforgettable group of women audiences are deeply invested in," said Jenn Levy, Head of Nonfiction Series, Amazon MGM Studios. "By placing them in an environment that strips away expectation and forces real introspection, we're creating a series that is as emotionally raw as it is entertaining. It's a wild, honest and oftentimes hilarious ride about identity, reinvention, and what happens when larger-than-life stars are forced to confront themselves... and each other."
Reality Retreat is produced by 495 Productions, with SallyAnn Salsano, Kim Green and Frank Miccolis, serving as executive producers. Additional details, including premiere date and launch plans, will be announced at a later date.
About 495 Productions
SallyAnn Salsano is the Founder, CEO, Executive Producer and creative force behind the Daytime and Primetime Emmy nominated 495 Productions team. Boasting the highest-rated shows for both MTV and CMT with "Jersey Shore" and "Party Down South," along with the record-breaking Emmy nominated "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" on VH1, 495 Productions has cemented their place in pop-culture history. Some additional shows on 495 Productions versatile roster include: "Ms Pat Settles It" (BET), "Dinner and a Movie" (TBS), "Best in Chow" (A&E), "Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer" (FOX), Emmy Nominated "Peace of Mind with Taraji" (Facebook Watch), "Double Shot at Love with Pauly D and Vinny" (MTV), Emmy Nominated "The Real" daytime talk show (syndicated), "Blue Collar Millionaires" (CNBC),"Nashville Star" (NBC),"Taboo USA" (National Geographic Channel), "Design Star" (HGTV), "A Shot At Love with Tila Tequila" (MTV), "Tool Academy" (VH1), and many others.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
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