Season 15 of The Real Housewives of New York was a doozy and ended on a pretty dark note. The two-part season reunion brought crying, yelling, apologies, and a whole lot of crying. Now, one of the ladies has announced her exit from the show.
Shocking Announcement?
Designer Rebecca Minkoff debuted on RHONY this season. After part two of the reunion, she took to Instagram to announce her departure from the show. “2025 is a new beginning for me, and with current events in the world, I am reminded of the importance of family, friends, and community now more than ever,” she told her followers. “The last month has given me a new perspective on wanting to focus on my wildly amazing 4 kids, my supportive husband, my business of 20 years, the Female Founder Collective, my podcast, and MY BOOK.”
She concluded her statement with, “As much as I have learned along the way with this franchise and fans, I want to reprioritize the things that mean the most to me: designing, giving back, supporting women, and raising my family.” She added, “I am truly grateful for the experience, the friendships, and the fans that have been part of this RHONY chapter. Time to turn the page.”
Not So Shocking
Rebecca didn’t seem to vibe with most of the cast, which includes Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Racquel Chevremont, and Brynn Whitfield.
She and Erin pulled a bizarre prank on the other women to find the “leaky pigeon.” It did not go over well. Brynn went after her from day one, insulting the brand she built with snide comments and talking behind her back. Erin was furious at her friend and called her “the most self-involved human I have ever met” during the reunion after not hearing from Rebecca after she lost her father.
The designer’s belief in Scientology became a big issue during the season. The New York ladies wanted her to explain her feelings, but Rebecca avoided the subject. She was on the defense during most of the reunion.
It is one and done for Minkoff as she exits RHONY after her first season. Did you see it coming, or were you shocked? Let us know in the comments.
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