Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan from The Real Housewives of New York City just touched down in Illinois to start filming their new spin-off show. Luann was an original cast member on RHONY, while Sonja joined in season 3. Luann was known as The Countess, having formerly been married to Count Alexandre de Lesseps. Sonja was married to John Adams Morgan for seven years, and her penchant for bringing up her past has been an ongoing joke on RHONY.

Fans were disappointed to learn that RHONY was put on a hiatus after season 13. It was then reported that the franchise would get a completely new cast, and the older fan-favorites would star in a legacy show. However, with the focus on rebooting RHONY and casting for season 14, the legacy show was put on hold. Fans were excited to learn in June that Luann and Sonja were cast in a spin-off reality show modeled after The Simple Life, made popular by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The currently untitled show will follow Luann and Sonja while they navigate life in a small Middle America town.

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As reported by Page Six, Luann and Sonja arrived in Illinois on Wednesday to start filming their new reality show. As local news outlet WFCN News reported, there was a gathering to welcome their arrival at the local airport. The mayor of Benton, Fred Kondritz, even showed up to greet them. A red carpet was laid out for the reality stars when they departed the airplane. According to the outlet, Luann and Sonja will be in Benton for multiple weeks to film for the spin-off series.

Sonja and Luann on stage during RHONY

It's also been that the reality show will have roughly 10 episodes, and there may be some cameos from the RHONY cast. Luann and Sonja will live together and get to know the locals of Benton, which has about 7,000 residents. While Paris and Nicole worked various jobs on The Simple Life, it’s unclear if the housewives will try their hand at helping the locals with their businesses. Luann and Sonja, who live in luxurious dwellings in New York City, will have to adjust to life in a more rural atmosphere.

RHONY fans have given positive reactions to Luann and Sonja’s new show. After the heaviness of RHONY season 13, fans are ready for some lighthearted fun. While Luann and Sonja haven’t always gotten along, they have a long history and good chemistry on-screen. Fans have already predicted that Luann will find a way to sing “Money Can’t Buy You Class,” while Sonja will inundate the locals with stories about being a Morgan. It’s unclear when the show will air, but The Real Housewives of New York City fans are excited to learn filming has begun.

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Sources: Page Six, WFCN News