Long-time member and fan favorite Bethenny Frankel is leaving Real Housewives of New York.
Frankel confirmed that she will be leaving the Bravo TV reality series thread of its 12th season via a statement, writing, “I have decided to leave the Housewives franchise to explore my next chapter,” Frankel said in a statement. “It’s time to move on and focus on my daughter, my philanthropy and my production partnership with Mark Burnett, producing and starring in shows which represent a shift in the conversation for women.”
She then took to Instagram to share a personal note with her fans.
“I am so grateful to you for sticking with me through everything. You started this journey with me in my tiny apartment in my late 30s, wondering what would happen to me. I was broke, single, had no family and no idea what the future held… I had big dreams and I never stopped, but I honestly didn’t know if I would ever get here… You helped me to get here….”
“Thank you so much for your love and support. And stay tuned, you haven’t seen the last of me. There are many amazing things to come. I love you all and am so lucky to have you in my life!”
Season 11 starred Frankel, Tinsley Mortimer, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Singer, and Luann de Lesseps.