Kelsey Swanson is laying it all out there. In tonight’s episode of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Swanson sits down with the other man in her life, who, unlike her boyfriend, is not afraid to put himself in front of the cameras.
Swanson’s unconventional relationship has stirred up a lot of interest in the rookie reality star. She shared in the first episodes that her much older, unnamed boyfriend of 10 years allows her to live a life of leisure in his New England mansion, even when he is with his other girlfriend in Miami for the first part of the year. Unfortunately for Swanson, the arrangement no longer seems to be serving her as she enters her 30s. While she wants marriage and kids, she said her boyfriend “will never budge” on the latter as he already has children of his own from a previous marriage. So, what else is she to do than find someone who will give her what she wants?
According to Swanson, she and her boyfriend have a “don’t ask, don’t tell” relationship. If he can have a second girlfriend in Miami, then she can have a Rhode Island side piece to keep her company when he’s gone. In tonight’s episode of RHORI, we get to meet said side piece. And honestly? We’re kind of rooting for him!
So, who is Swanson’s other boyfriend? Keep reading for everything you need to know!
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Who is Kelsey Swanson’s other boyfriend? Meet Bill L’Europa:
In Episode 3 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, we are introduced to Kelsey Swanson’s other man, Bill L’Europa. Swanson and L’Europa have known each other since the seventh grade, making him an age-appropriate match for her, who also wants to have kids “eventually.” We don’t know much else about L’Europa, other than the fact that his mom used to pack Swanson’s lunch in high school, and Swanson’s mom refers to him as her “future son-in-law.” Oh, and he drinks his coffee black. While they may seem like a perfect match, Swanson says she’s keeping L’Europa at an “arm’s length” until she can figure out where her other relationship is going. Swanson says that while L’Europa is “very successful,” he is not in the position to offer her the same job-free life that her other boyfriend can give to her. “I don’t have a problem working. I can do it,” she says in her confessional. “It’s just, do I want to? No.”
What are Bill L’Europa’s legal issues?
If you do a quick Google search on Bill L’Europa, a whole slew of legal issues involving a “William L’Europa” will pop up. Just this January, William L’Europa from Cranston, RI, who was previously convicted for federal tax charges on two separate occasions, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay over $1.3 million in restitution to the IRS for his most recent tax evasion case. It should be noted that this man is NOT Swanson’s second boyfriend. While they share the same name and hometown, the man listed in the court docs is 60 years old, whereas Swanson’s side piece is much closer in age to her. However, the William L’Europa with the legal issues is, seemingly, the father of Swanson’s other man, according to this Facebook post.
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Who is Kelsey Swanson’s rich boyfriend?
Swanson’s main boyfriend is allegedly John Caprio, the 50-something-year-old son of the late Judge Frank Caprio, whose courtroom clips went viral before he passed away last summer. Swanson and John have been dating for over 10 years, and he allows her to live in his 16,000 square-foot mansion job-free — even when he’s in Miami with his other girlfriend.
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The fourth annual Newport Juneteenth celebration was held at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 20, an expanded event that paired the holiday with a Rhode Island 250th anniversary theme honoring the history of Black and Indigenous people across the state.
Presented by Rhode Island Slave History Medallions, the daylong program opened with a reenactors’ parade and an honorary musket salute before turning to tributes from civic leaders, including a keynote address by Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and remarks by Governor Dan McKee.
The parade ground program continued through the afternoon with presentations by historians, youth activities, craft vendors and food trucks, alongside performances tied to the 250th theme. The lineup featured colonial music, Indigenous dancing and drumming by the Thawn Harris family of the Narragansett people, a performance by members of the Pokanoket Tribe, a drum circle led by African drummer Sidy Maiga and a gospel performance by RPM Voices of Rhode Island.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it took effect freeing enslaved people in the Confederate states.
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RISHM, a statewide nonprofit, works to educate Rhode Islanders about the state’s role in the history of slavery by sharing documented stories of enslaved people. More information is available at rishm.org.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Thousands gathered in downtown Providence on Saturday for Rhode Island PrideFest, marking a major milestone celebration for the LGBTQ+ community.
The area between Dyer Street and the Providence River filled with music, vendors and community groups as the 50th annual PrideFest became a day-long celebration of identity and inclusion.
Attendees described a lively atmosphere and strong turnout.
“It’s a great turnout and it looks beautiful outside,” said Analisy Huertas of Providence.
Vendors said steady crowds and high energy made for a busy but enjoyable day. Many attendees said the event’s welcoming environment keeps them coming back each year.
“I love seeing everyone expressing themselves and being really happy,” added Adeline Lamoureux-Hathaway.
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Eventgoers walking in Providence Saturday, June 20, 2026. (WJAR)
For William and Carrie Hatcher, it was their first time attending PrideFest, saying the experience stood out for its sense of community and acceptance. “There’s so much to see, so much to look at, and we’re meeting so many different people,” Carrie Hatcher said.
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PrideFest continued into the evening, with many planning to stay for the illuminated night parade.
PROVIDENCE – In an unusual move, the Rhode Island Democratic State Committee issued no endorsement for the incumbent governor and lieutenant governor on Saturday.
Incumbent Governor Daniel J. McKee received 82 votes, while his challenger, former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, received 73 votes. There were 11 votes for no endorsement, including from the party chair, Liz Beretta-Perik.
To secure an endorsement, a candidate needs 50 percent of the votes cast plus one vote. McKee needed 84 votes to secure the endorsement, so he came up two votes short.
Party officials said they could not recall the last time the committee did not endorse an incumbent Democratic governor. Beretta-Perik later said she voted for no endorsement because she needed to stay neutral.
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McKee left the Teamsters Local 251 union hall in East Providence soon after the vote, without talking to reporters. In a statement sent soon after, however, he declared the outcome “a victory for our campaign” and noted he received “the largest margin in today’s endorsement vote.”
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Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee speaks to the Democratic State Committee on Saturday at the Teamsters Local 251 union hall in East Providence, R.I.Edward Fitzpatrick
“We will win again in September,” he said in the statement. “Rhode Islanders have a clear choice: a governor who has spent every day fighting for working families, or a corporate executive who has spent her career fighting for corporate profits in the boardroom. I know which side I’m on — and today, Rhode Island Democrats made clear they do too.”
Helena Buonanno Foulkes speaks to the Democratic State Committee at the Teamsters Local 251 union hall in East Providence, R.I.Edward Fitzpatrick
Part of the reason McKee came up two votes short of an endorsement is that his former special adviser, Eva-Marie Mancuso, voted for Foulkes.
As she walked into the Teamsters hall, Mancuso said, “I think we need new leadership. I’m ready.”
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Mancuso — a former Rhode Island Board of Education chairwoman who left the McKee administration in 2023 to take a job with Bryant University — said a big part of her decision had to do with the decision by McKee, a long-time charter school advocate, to sign a bill that places a three-year moratorium on new charter schools and permanently lowers the cap on the total number.
“That was a big, big deal,” she said. “I mean, that just shows that he’s really lost focus of what the state needs.”
When McKee beat Foulkes in the 2022 Democratic primary, McKee was filmed telling Mancuso to hang up on Foulkes as he was prepared to deliver his victory speech. On Saturday, Mancuso said, “I took her call.”
The Democratic committee also did not endorse a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Out of 162 votes, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos received just 55 votes, while former Newport mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong received 71. Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois received 15 votes, and former state senator Cynthia Coyne got 13. Eight people voted for no endorsement.
The committee did not endorse anyone in the race to replace term-limited Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
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State Representative Joseph J. Solomon Jr. received 73 votes, former state Cannabis Control Commission chairwoman Kim Ahern received 42 votes, former attorney general policy chief Keith Hoffman received 22 votes, and state Representative Jason Knight received 12 votes, while 10 voted for no endorsement.
A total of 159 committee members voted, so 80 votes were needed to secure the endorsement.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Edward Fitzpatrick can be reached at edward.fitzpatrick@globe.com. Follow him @FitzProv.
