Meili Workman

Meili Workman
Nationality	American
Occupation	Model, reality television personality
Known for	Appearing on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Season 5)

Meili Workman is an American model and reality television personality who gained public attention as a "friend of the Housewives" during the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, a Bravo reality television series. Workman joined the cast for the season that premiered on September 18, 2024, appearing alongside full-time cast members Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Angie Katsanevas, and Bronwyn Newport. A mother of four young children, Workman was introduced to the series through her friendship with longtime cast member Whitney Rose. Workman held the "friend" designation alongside Britani Bateman during the season, occupying a recurring but not full-time role in the ensemble. Following the conclusion of the fifth season, Workman stated publicly that she had turned down a contract to return for Season 6 of the series.

Career

Modeling

Prior to her television appearances, Workman worked as a professional model. Her modeling career was noted in Bravo's official biographical profile for the series, which described her as a model balancing her professional work with raising four young children. Further details regarding specific modeling agencies, campaigns, or publications associated with Workman's modeling career have not been widely documented in available sources.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Casting and pre-season coverage

Rumors about Workman's involvement in the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City began circulating in early 2024. In January 2024, entertainment outlets reported that both Workman and Britani Bateman were rumored to be joining the cast for the upcoming season, with production on Season 5 reportedly set to begin in February 2024.

However, Workman's casting was accompanied by controversy before the season aired. In February 2024, reports surfaced regarding past social media posts made by Workman on Facebook that caused concern among viewers and media commentators. Yahoo Entertainment reported on the posts, noting that they drew scrutiny as Workman was being brought onto the Bravo franchise.

Season 5 appearance

Workman's role on the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was officially confirmed in August 2024 when Bravo published her biographical profile and formally announced the Season 5 cast. She was designated as a "friend of the Housewives" rather than a full-time cast member, a distinction in the Real Housewives franchise that typically denotes a recurring but less central role in the season's storylines.

According to Bravo's official biography, Workman entered the season juggling her modeling work, her marriage, and the demands of raising four young children. The network's description noted that she and her husband were working to maintain their relationship while managing the responsibilities of parenthood.

The fifth season premiered on September 18, 2024, and was primarily filmed in Salt Lake City, Utah. The season's executive producers were Lisa Shannon, Dan Peirson, Lori Gordon, Luke Neslage, and Andy Cohen. Workman appeared in the series alongside the seven full-time Housewives — Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Angie Katsanevas, and Bronwyn Newport — as well as fellow friend of the Housewives Britani Bateman.

Workman's connection to the show was primarily through her friendship with Whitney Rose, who had been a cast member since the series' first season. Media coverage throughout the season described Workman as "Whitney's pal" and noted her role as providing an entry point into the group dynamics through that existing relationship.

Reality Tea profiled Workman ahead of the season premiere, describing her as "the new kid on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City block" and contextualizing her entry into the established cast dynamic.

In December 2024, during the airing of the season, Yahoo Entertainment published an additional profile of Workman, noting her Bravo debut and her connection to Whitney Rose as the avenue through which she had joined the series.

Departure from the series

Following the conclusion of Season 5, Workman did not return for the sixth season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. In June 2025, Workman publicly claimed that she had been offered a contract to return for Season 6 but had turned it down. Yahoo Entertainment reported on Workman's claims, noting that her time on the show had been limited in visibility and that she had not established a significant presence during her single season on the series.

Just Jared confirmed in September 2025, ahead of the Season 6 premiere, that Workman would not be returning to the series. The outlet reported on the cast changes for the sixth season, noting that eight women were returning while one friend would not be back, a reference to Workman's departure from the cast.

Personal Life

Workman is married and has four young children. Her family life was a featured element of her Bravo biography, which noted that she and her husband were working to keep their romantic relationship alive while managing the demands of raising their children. Workman resides in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, where the series is filmed.

Her friendship with Whitney Rose, a full-time member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast, was the primary connection that led to her appearance on the show.