Luann de Lessepsis focusing on the good times she andBethenny FrankelonThe Real Housewives of New York City.
TheCountess and Friendscabaret singer shared her love for Frankel on Instagram on Wednesday, a day afterFrankel announced she would be leaving their Bravo reality series.
“It’s been a great run with so many great memories,” wrote de Lesseps, captioning a photo of her and Frankel duringa surprise appearancethey had with Jennifer Lawrence onWatch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenin March 2018. “Wishing @bethennyfrankel nothing but the best 😘.”
Frankel, 48, and de Lesseps, 54, were two of the founding New York City Housewives when the franchise premiered back in 2008. Though they’ve famously butted heads a few times, including last season, the two have mostly remained pals.Frankel was even instrumentalinhelping de Lesseps return to rehabfor a second time in July 2018.
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Still, costar Ramona Singer told PEOPLE that Frankel did not inform de Lesseps or any of herRHONYcostars that she was leaving the show. Instead, they found out when Frankel’s statement hit the press.
“There is a camaraderie among us as a cast,” said Singer, 62. “Love us, hate us, not like us — we are a team. To hear this from the press and not through her is upsetting.”
“I really wish her well, though,” Singer added. “The show’s a machine and it will continue on. We’re all just a cog in the wheel. No one is irreplaceable.”
“Happy for you sad for the group,” wrote Medley, 54.
Moriter, 44, left a trio of kissing face emoji, while Morgan, 55, simply said “Love you.”
In her post on Instagram, Frankel said said she was “grateful” to her fans 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,” she began. “I had big dreams and I never stopped, but I honestly didn’t know if I would ever get here.”
After thanking fans again for their “love and support,” she told her followers to “stay tuned, you haven’t seen the last of me. There are many amazing things to come.”
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This isn’t the first time Frankel has exitedRHONY. She previously left the series during season 3, and later rejoined during season 7.
As to what she’ll be up to next, Frankel will indeed be busy.
In her personal life, there’s her 9-year-old daughter Bryn, whom she shares with ex Jason Hoppy, as well as herrelationship to boyfriend Paul Bernon. And then on the business side, there’s a slew of projects, includingher successful Skinnygirl Jeansline.
“With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have. My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride,” she continued. “I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come.”
Season 12 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityis expected to premiere next year.
source: people.com
