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Hot Goss The Golden Life Edition Ep 1: Countess Luann de Lesseps & Sonja Morgan on Boyfriend Drama
Sonja Morgan's relationship status can change in a New York minute.
After making quite the splash during the premiere of E!'s The Golden Life by flirting with costar Luann de Lesseps' boyfriend, the reality TV OG is setting the record straight on where her love life actually stands today.
"I was seeing three guys, but I got involved with one," Sonja exclusively said on E!’s Hot Goss: The Golden Life Edition, hosted by Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV. "The recent one was for five months, the guy from Connecticut. I was dating another guy from Connecticut and another guy from New York, and that's all over now."
And her golden rule: Don’t kiss and tell.
"I keep my guys off camera," the 62-year-old added before propositioning Eyal and Lonnie with, "but now that I've met you guys, I don't know. I'm seeing double and feeling single."
That single-ish feeling is her romance MO.
While the occasional bedroom romp is fun and all, Sonja—mom to 26-year-old daughter Quincy with late ex John Adams Morgan—isn't exactly looking to settle down again with husband no. 2 at this point in her life.
"Sometimes if I'm in between boyfriends, I need a lover," the reality star cheekily confessed. "Boyfriends are guys you're dating for a future, a lifetime. A lover is, 'I need you, come over, don't be longer than 10 minutes. Get in here!'"
And Sonja has strict rules when it comes to her no-strings-attached flings. While she noted most of her male guests get a 35-minute time limit, others are treated to "11 to 7, if I let you stay over."
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While Sonja remains on the prowl, Luann has been dating German business man Michael Riemerschmid for nearly three years—and they’re doing just fine. At least, in the bedroom.
"When someone loves you, the lovemaking is the best," the “Money Can’t Buy You Class” singer confessed to Lonnie and Eyal. "When somebody adores you, that changes the game. When he looks at me I go, 'Oh, wow, okay.' He's hot. He's a great looking guy and, what's better, he's kind. He knows how to fix everything—including me."
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So, how did Michael and Luann fix their dynamic after Sonja got handsy with him during The Golden Life premiere?
"He got a talking to after that," Luann shared. "He was having a good time, who wouldn't have a good time with two girls fondling him?"
And she’s given Sonja a stick warning about crossing the line again. As Luann added, "I don't get jealous, but I get protective."
Watch The Golden Life Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on E! followed by Hot Goss' exclusive after show 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.
The Golden Life premieres Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 10 p.m. on E!.
