Bethenny Frankel QUITS Real Housewives Of New York for second time… to ‘focus on daughter and philanthropy’
- Frankel, 48, will exit show ahead of it’s 12th season
- ‘I have decided to leave the Housewives franchise to explore my next chapter,’ she said in a statement
- Frankel was one of the original Housewives when the New York edition premiered in 2008
- She left during third season in 2010 but rejoined for seventh season in 2015
- In March, Frankel signed a deal with MGM Television and Mark Burnett to ‘generate unscripted TV projects that she will produce, some of which will be star vehicles for her’
Bethenny Frankel is saying goodbye to the Real Housewives Of New York.
The 48-year-old business mogul will exit the Bravo reality show ahead of it’s upcoming twelfth season, according to Variety on Wednesday.
‘I have decided to leave the Housewives franchise to explore my next chapter. 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,’ the Skinny Girl creator said in a statement.
Adios! Bethenny Frankel, 48, is saying goodbye to the Real Housewives Of New York franchise; (pictured June)
‘With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have,’ she continued.
‘My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride. 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,’ she added.
Frankel was one of the original Housewives when the New York edition premiered in 2008.
Exiting: The business mogul will exit the Bravo show ahead of it’s upcoming twelfth season
O.G.’s: Frankel was one of the original Housewives when the New York edition premiered in 2008 with Luann De Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Frankel, Kelly Bensimon, Ramona Singer, Alex McCord
She left the show during it’s third season in 2010 but rejoined in the seventh season and has been part of the cast since 2015.
In March, Frankel signed a deal with MGM Television and Mark Burnett to ‘generate unscripted TV projects that she will produce, some of which will be star vehicles for her,’ according to Deadline.
‘We are thrilled to have Bethenny Frankel join the MGM television family and bring her unique entertainment savvy that has been loved by viewers since her appearance on The Apprentice and Shark Tank,’ said Burnett.
‘This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I intend to maximize its potential,’ explained Frankel.
The remaining cast members from the latest season of RHONY include Tinsley Mortimer, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Luann de Lesseps.
Remaining: The remaining cast members from the latest season of RHONY include Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Singer (not pictured), de Lesseps and Tinsley Mortimer