Jenna Lyons Drops the Mic on RHONY: What Cosmic Storm Just Shook the Upper East Side?
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So, here we are again—just when you thought New York’s Real Housewives might settle into some kind of peace, along comes Jenna Lyons dropping the mic on season 16. Yep, she’s officially out, and honestly, can we blame her? With Jupiter aligning in Scorpio today—pulling back, shedding old skin, and diving deep—it’s the perfect cosmic cue for a dramatic exit. She’s not just bowing out; she’s making way for a whole new vibe. Jenna’s candid Instagram note wasn’t just an announcement; it felt like a little love letter wrapped in truth and a wink to the fans who’ve stuck with her. But honestly, with Bravo still trying to find the show’s heartbeat after some close calls this year, can RHONY really reinvent itself without her sharpness? Only time (and maybe the stars) will tell. Ready for the tea and the stars to align on this one? LEARN MORE
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We’ve got another Real Housewives of New York City cast shake-up.
On November 21, Jenna Lyons announced she will not be returning for to the franchise for its possible upcoming 16th season.
She explained as much in an emotional Instagram post this weekend.
“The rumors …..Are true,” the former J. Crew Creative Director wrote to fans and followers.
“I was grateful to be asked to join season 16 of RHONY ‘as a friend of ‘- knowing my personal life was not really available to be filmed, we agreed that made sense.”
The fashion icon — who joined the Bravo program for season 14 in 2022 — went on to say that she eventually realized being a supporting cast member simply wasn’t for her.
“After thinking it through I have made the difficult decision not return to the show,” she continued. “I would be the oldest and only openly gay woman on the show and feel like this is an opportunity for a new dynamic to emerge.”
At the time she jumped on board this series, Lyons was one of many new faces in The Big Apple.
Back in May, meanwhile, sources indicated that The Real Housewives of New York City had been canceled.
“We’re trying to figure that show out,” said an insider to Page Six back then of the future of this franchise. “We want to figure it out. We think there’s still life in it.”
That may be debatable.
But if the show does go on, Lyons will not be a part of it.
In her latest message, Lyons made a point profess her love and gratitude for costars Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan and Racquel Chevremont.
“I have so much respect and gratitude to the Entire BRAVO team who produced the show with grace and care,” she shared. “I am so grateful to @bravoandy for the opportunity and support.”
Concluded the 57-year old:
And most importantly to all the fans who have said hi on the street, asked for a photo, supported me here on instagram. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!- it’s so incredibly meaningful. I will be watching and bitching from the sidelines with love and outfit judgement.
Following a polarizing season 15, Brynn Whitfield announced her departure in June after serious drama with Ubah… while newcomer Rebecca Minkoff walked away four months prior after receiving mixed reviews from fans.
The series really may not come back, folks.
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