Brynn Whitfield Leaving Real Housewives of New York City

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Another Big Apple Housewife has bitten the dust.

Brynn Whitfield—who costarred on The Real Housewives of New York City's rebooted seasons 14 and 15—announced she will not be returning to the Bravo series.

"After a lot of thought, I've made the decision to walk away from reality TV. For now," the tech entrepreneur shared with fans in her Instagram Stories June 9. "The Real Housewives of New York City will always be one of the most fun, chaotic, and magical chapters of my life. It was the honor of a lifetime to help reboot such an iconic franchise. From day one, I've believed RHONY is a fan's show - we're just temporary custodians of something that truly belongs to the viewers."

The 39-year-old continued, "I hope I made you laugh (a lot), cry (a little), and more than anything," adding in reference to her late grandmother, "I hope there's a TV in heaven so that Mimi (who LIVED for her shows) could watch me and be proud."

Brynn concluded her message by acknowledging those who have supported throughout her two rollercoaster seasons on the series.

"To every person who gave me a chance, cheered me on, and afforded me love and grace - thank you," she wrote. "I'm endlessly grateful. The good news is: I'm just getting started."

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Brynn also noted fans can soon keep up with her personal and professional life off screen.

"And prepare to laugh, cry, and possibly poop when you read my book coming out later this year," she added. "To-date, I’ve only shared a fraction of who I am, what I’ve been through and what I’ve learned. It’s the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever written…”

Brynn's announcement comes following a tumultuous season for her that involved friendship-ending drama with former bestie Ubah Hassan.

Brynn's departure isn't the only cast shakeup since season 15 concluded earlier this year. Newbie Rebecca Minkoff revealed in February she was leaving after just one season.

"2025 is a new beginning for me and with current events in the world, I am reminded the importance of family, friends and community now more than ever," the designer wrote in a Feb. 4 Instagram post. "The last month has given me a perspective on wanting to focus on my wildly amazing 4 kids, my supportive husband, my business of 20 years, the Female Founder Collective, my podcast and MY BOOK."

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"As much as I have learned along the way with this franchise and fans, I want to reprioritize the things that mean the most to me: designing, giving back, supporting women and raising my family," Rebecca continued. "I am truly grateful for the experience, the friendships and the fans that have been part of this RHONY chapter."

Bravo has yet to confirm if cast members Ubah, Jenna LyonsRacquel Chevremont, Erin Lichy and Sai de Silva will return for season 16.

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