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- Why Toye wants Martha to stay a guest
- What Martha’s cameos have added to Season 16
- New cast members and Toye’s ties to the group
- Heated dinner claims and Toye’s perspective
- How the cast uses Martha without making her a regular
- Practical show details for viewers
- What Toye’s stance means for RHONY storylines
Daisy Toye made it clear she has no appetite for a full-time Martha Stewart on Real Housewives of New York City. The new cast member says she values Stewart as a close friend and prefers keeping their relationship off-camera and free of franchise drama.
Why Toye wants Martha to stay a guest
Toye explains she likes Stewart exactly where she is: a friendly, off-set presence. She says bringing Stewart into the core cast would risk conflict and change the dynamic. She prefers quick FaceTime check-ins and helping with Stewart’s makeup, rather than navigating housewife feuds on national TV.
What Martha’s cameos have added to Season 16
Martha Stewart has popped up in several episodes this season. Her short appearances have delighted viewers and the cast alike. Toye notes Stewart enjoys seeing herself on screen and reacts with amusement to the show’s clips. Producers have leaned on the lifestyle mogul to create buzz without making her a regular.
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New cast members and Toye’s ties to the group
Toye joins Season 16 alongside two other rookies. Her connections to the women are both personal and professional.
- Erika Hammond — a mutual acquaintance through Stewart.
- Hailey Glassman — another newcomer linked to the group.
- Sai De Silva — Toye’s long-time friend; they worked together years ago.
From Scores to the spotlight
Toye and Sai De Silva crossed paths working as servers at Scores on the Upper East Side more than 20 years ago. Toye later built a career in makeup, which is how she ended up close to Stewart and the cast.
Heated dinner claims and Toye’s perspective
Before cameras rolled, the cast met at the Polo Bar in New York City. Hailey Glassman later said Martha “dined and dashed” during that meetup. Toye disputes the idea of any wrongdoing.
She says Stewart arrived late, after most people had finished eating. According to Toye, Stewart stayed only briefly and might have tasted a cocktail. Toye asked, rhetorically, why Martha should pay if she wasn’t there for dinner.
How the cast uses Martha without making her a regular
Producers and cast members seem to be balancing Stewart’s celebrity value with her desire for privacy. Short guest spots let the show benefit from Stewart’s name recognition while keeping her removed from plot-heavy conflicts. Toye prefers this arrangement, valuing a supportive friend over televised drama.
Practical show details for viewers
- Show: Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY)
- Network: Bravo
- Air time: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET
- Streaming: New episodes available next day on Peacock
What Toye’s stance means for RHONY storylines
Toye’s reluctance to push Stewart into a starring role signals how some new cast members want to protect important relationships. That approach may shape alliances and disputes this season. Viewers will watch how cameo appearances influence the group without turning Martha into a full-time participant.
