Season 7 of Bravo‘s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” is set to premiere on September 16, with the full cast, including Whitney Rose, returning. Now, ahead of the new season, the Wild Rose Beauty founder is teasing what she calls the biggest shock of the season. Notably, this comes after reports that she and her husband, Justin Rose, are living separate lives.
Rose interviewed with Bravo Insider ahead of the season seven premiere of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” Regarding her storyline for the show, she stated, “Coming off of Season 6, I had a hard year of fighting for Wild Rose Beauty back; Justin and I fighting through that together.”
However, following the positivity, she teased, “[But] I think that my personal story is probably gonna be the biggest shock this season. I’m scared.”
After that, the 39-year-old discussed the upcoming season as a whole, calling it “different.” According to her, “It’s a great season. It’s very emotional; it’s very bonding.” Rose continued, “Our relationships deepen. There’s a lot of drama, a lot of fun. But I think that the most important part of this season is that the sisterhood has been reunited, even though there’s dramatic fights and chaos.”
In continuing to discuss “RHOSLC” season seven, the Bravo star teased “change.” She said, “There’s a lot of change this season, too. A lot of unexpected news and change throughout the season. This season was a difficult season for me with what’s going on in my life.”
The ‘Housewives’ Star Also Teased ‘Beautiful’ Moments In The Upcoming Season
Despite opening up about intense personal changes in the upcoming “RHOSLC” season, Rose also said fans will see some of the brighter sides of her life. This includes moments with her daughter and some of the expansions happening with her company, Wild Rose Beauty.
According to her, “I loved celebrating Bobbie’s 16th birthday. We threw her a big surprise party, and we gave her a car, and it was such a fun moment as a mom to watch her reaction to that.” Regarding her company, she said, “I also announced some big news for Wild Rose Beauty this season. So I’m really looking forward to that.”
The Report About Whitney Rose’s Marriage Came Out In July
Rose has been married to her husband since 2009, and they have two children together. However, throughout their time on the show, she’d been open about some of the struggles they’ve faced. Most recently, Page Six reported in July 2026 that the two had been living almost completely separate lives.
An insider said, “They are never together, even when they’re in the same place, like the gym.” The source also stated that both parties had expressed “frustrations” to people in their respective lives. Someone else told the outlet that they only remain together in any capacity “for the sake of the kids.”
It’s also worth noting that ahead of the report about their marriage, the “RHOSLC” left Justin out of her summer photo dump on Instagram, despite including photos of their children, friends, and other family members.
Bravo Has Unveiled The ‘RHOSLC’ Season 7 Trailer
Bravo released the trailer for “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” season seven in August 2026. Naturally, a portion of the trailer features cast member Mary Cosby as she navigates the grief of losing her son, Robert Cosby Jr.
However, in additon to introducing a new cast member, Ashley Quai, Rose can be seen having an emotional conversation with her husband. In it, she said to him, “I don’t know if you and I can move forward in our marriage or if it’s over.”
Likewise, Rose’s “RHOSLC” costar, Angie Katsanevas, who is reported to be divorcing her husband, Shawn Trujillo, is also featured in the trailer discussing possibly ending their marriage.
Lisa Barlow Weighed In On ‘RHOSLC’ Divorce Drama With Whitney And Angie
Lisa Barlow, who is among the principal cast members on “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th,” recently reacted to the rumors about her “RHOSLC” co-stars’ respective marriages. While at the premiere for the limited series, she told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea Podcast,” “No one on my cast is getting divorced yet.”
Barlow continued, “I think [separation] is a window to either repair or cause more damage. I think that’s a choice.”
