She previously starred on The Real Housewives of Orange County for one season, before making an exit.
And after returning for season 12, Lydia McLaughlin has announced she’s leaving one more time.
On Friday, 36-year-old took to her blog, OC Lydia, to announce the news.
‘I need a break!’: On Friday, Lydia McLaughlin, 36, announced her second exit from The Real Housewives of OC. She is seen in Hollywood in May 2015
‘RHOC has given me a great platform and I’m grateful for that. However, I feel like I can only handle this show one season at a time. I need a break!,’ she began.
‘There is a lot of good that comes from the show, but also a lot of negativity. After a family vote, it was unanimous that I should take a break. Sometimes the people who love us the most see things even we don’t see,’ she said.
The fashion editor said she’s excited for what the future holds,’ before thanking Bravo and her fans, among others.
Helpful aides: The reality star said that a ‘family vote’ was taken, and that ‘it was unanimous that I should take a break’
‘Bravo and Evolution have been amazing to me and I have made great friendships. I treasure all my fans and appreciate all the love and support. I’ve been honored to be a source of entertainment and inspiration to all of you and I hope to continue spreading light and love,’ she said.
Lydia has a plenty to keep her busy. The reality star is also a ‘publisher of NOBLEMAN Magazine, blogger, jewelry.’
The entrepreneur then described the reason behind her recent exit, and recalled her first.
Busy girl: The fashion editor said she’s excited for what the future holds,’ before thanking Bravo and her fans, among others
‘I can’t help and be a little sad for my departure but 100% feel it is the best for me and my family. Lots of other dreams to make come true in my life and in no way do I want to make a career out of being a housewife. That just isn’t me,’ she noted.
‘After season 8, I decided to take a break and write a book and have my third baby. That was the right decision for me although many people didn’t understand why I would walk away.’
‘Gods plan is always good and it was the perfect timing for me with the launch of NOBLEMAN Magazine to return for season 12. I feel it is now, the perfect twist to once again hang up my orange,’ she wrote.
As for the ladies of the upcoming season, season 13, no official cast has been announced, according to E!.
Who will make the cut? As for the ladies of the upcoming season, season 13, no official cast has been announced, according to E!. Pictured is the cast of season 12