The future of The Real Housewives of New York City has been questioned, but one thing is sure: Brynn Whitfield will not be returning.
As the future of the Bravo reality series remains uncertain, Whitfield took to social media to announce she is moving on.
“After a lot of thought, I’ve made the decision to walk away from reality TV. For now,” the entrepreneur and TV personality shared on Instagram. “The Real Housewives of New York City will always be one of the most fun, chaotic, and magical chapters of my life. It was an 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.”
Whitfield noted that she is currently working as a Chief Marketing Officer on a dating app that recently reached a milestone that has her wanting to “pour every ounce of energy” into making it a bigger success.
On her time on RHONY, she said, “I hope I made you laugh (a lot), cry (a little), and more than anything — I hope there’s a TV in heaven so that Mimi (who LIVED for her shows) could watch me and be proud.”
Whitfield joined RHONY in 2023 as part of a reboot for Season 14 that included Jenna Lyons, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Jessel Taank, and Erin Lichy. She was deemed a “fan-favorite” during her first season for her light-heartedness and cheeky personality. Things took a severe turn during her second season, not only with viewers at home, but among the cast. Whitfield’s co-stars perceived she twisted the truth to cause drama among them, and by the end of Season 15, none of them trusted her.
Whitfield ended up distancing herself from her co-stars and cutting communication with them instead of confronting the situation and admitting wrongdoings to find common ground.
RHONY ended its season in February 2025 and has been subject to rumors about its cancellation. Executive producer Andy Cohen has denied rumors that the show has been axed and says they are “between seasons” casting for new Housewives.
If RHONY goes back into production this year, Whitfield seems unlikely to have returned either way.
In addition to the dating app, Whitfield also hosts a podcast on Spotify called Please See Below.
Read Whitfield’s full statement below.
