First Hayu FanFest featuring Andy Cohen and popular reality stars from Real Housewives franchise coming to UK

Hayu, the all-reality TV streaming service from NBCUniversal, has today (Wednesday September 4) announced a fan-focused brand new experience with the launch of Hayu FanFest.

The first ever Hayu event of its kind, Hayu FanFest is set to take place in London on Saturday October 26, offering reality TV fans an unmissable, in-person experience where they’ll get a chance to meet-and-greet with the famous faces from their favourite American shows.

As Hayu FanFest opens its doors for the first time, reality TV enthusiasts and their favourite on-screen celebrities will come together under one roof at Magazine London, a state-of-the art event space on the Greenwich Peninsula.

Guests will enjoy a unique experience, hearing from some of Hayu’s much-loved reality stars during exclusive live panels and meet-and-greets before the night rounds off with an unforgettable after-party.

The showcase event will feature panels and on-stage interviews of iconic reality TV names from Hayu, led by Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of Watch What Happens Live, and executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Andy Cohen.

Cohen will be joined in London by Lisa Barlow (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City); Southern Charm duo Craig Conover and Austen Kroll; Ashley Darby (The Real Housewives of Potomac); Sutton Stracke (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills); Jessel Taank (The Real Housewives of New York City) and Captain Sandy Yawn (Below Deck franchise).

“It’s all happening at Hayu and we’re so excited to be bringing the reality TV royalty to London this October,” said Olga Puzanova, SVP Marketing, Hayu and International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal. “With reality TV fandom at the heart of everything we do, we can’t wait to offer our UK fans unprecedented access to their favourite stars at Hayu FanFest.”

Tickets to Hayu FanFest are £4.99, the same price as the cost of a Hayu subscription in the UK. Tickets are available to purchase from today on a first-come, first-served basis, and include entrance to the event, along with a complimentary cocktail and food voucher. Admission will be open to anyone aged 18 and over.

First launched in the UK in 2016, Hayu is home to more than 10,000 episodes of some of the world’s most popular reality series and gripping true crime series. New must-see seasons are available to subscribers the same day as in the USA.

Further details about Hayu FanFest will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Tickets can be purchased on the HayU website now.