Bethenny Frankel Says Bye-Bye to ‘Real Housewives of New York’

Bethenny Frankel has decided to walk away from the Real Housewives franchise altogether.

According to Variety, Bethenny is planning to exit The Real Housewives of New York ahead of its upcoming 12th season. Of course, she became a fan favorite from the moment she first joined the reality series back in 2008.

“I have decided to leave the ‘Housewives’ franchise to explore my next chapter,” she 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. 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. 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.”

We’ll miss you!