Tinsley Mortimer Reportedly Quits 'Real Housewives of New York', Blows Off Filming
By Ryan Naumann on November 2, 2019 at 9:59 AM EDT
“Real Housewives of New York” star Tinsley Mortimer is causing drama behind the scenes of the Bravo show, and her co-stars think she has quit.
Page Six broke the story, Mortimer didn’t show up to filming last week. The outlet reports she left New York to be with her on-again-off-again boyfriend Scott Kluth in Chicago.
Mortimer was set to film at the Eventi Hotel with her co-stars, but she failed to show. The situation is reportedly not a storyline for the season and left many confused.
The reality star recently got back together with Kluth after a long break apart. The relationship has been a major storyline for Mortimer on “RHONY”.
Mortimer has sought commitment from Kluth and a serious boyfriend. They have had many breakups and reconciliations over time.
Mortimer recently shared a photo of herself in Chicago captioned, “Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true” ☺️? #chicago ?by Scott.”
She joined the show in season 9 and has been a main Housewife ever since. The returning cast includes Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley. The new member of the cast is a woman named Leah McSweeney.
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Mortimer’s alleged exit would be the second blow to the “RHONY” cast following Bethenny Frankel leaving the show.Earlier this year, Frankel announced she would not be returning to the show. She released a statement, “I have decided to leave the ‘Housewives’ franchise to explore my next chapter.”
Further, “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.
She ended, “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 spoke to fans, “The reality star took to social media writing her fans later, “I wanted to take a moment to write a personal note to you. I am so grateful to you 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.
I had big dreams and I never stopped, but I honestly didn’t know if I would ever get here.
You helped me to get here. I would read your letters and messages and grow from your struggles. You would give me your honest opinion about my products and projects and helpful advice about divorce, relationships, motherhood, miscarriages, health, and surviving the death of a loved one and almost my own. You have shared your ideas with me and I have been inspired by and learned from you.”
Frankel starred on “RHONY” from season 1 until season 3. She would leave and return for season 7 until season 11. She also is a business mogul with her launching Skinnygirl years back.
