Real Housewives of New York City star Jenna Lyons revealed she was thinking about returning the Balenciaga bathrobe she wore during Tuesday's season 15 reunion.
The former J. Crew executive, 56, appeared on the part one reunion episode donning the black fashion statement piece, which she said she bought for $1,500, along with a matching towel-like head wrap.
However, during a break in the show she whispered to host Andy Cohen that she was thinking about returning the garment, causing fans to question if she was experiencing 'money issues.'
Andy told her: 'We need the robe for BravoCon. Can we please save it?'
That's when Jenna — whose co-star Erin Lichy previously suggested she had 'money problems' earlier this year — whispered, 'I was gonna return it. It was so expensive.'
'Was it really?' he asked. 'It's Balenciaga,' she replied.
Real Housewives of New York City star Jenna Lyons, 56, revealed she was thinking about returning the Balenciaga bathrobe she wore during Tuesday's season 15 reunion
The former J. Crew executive appeared on the part one reunion episode donning the black fashion statement piece, which she said she bought for $1,500, along with a matching towel-like head wrap
'How much was it?' Andy questioned.
'$1,500,' she responded.
Her co-star Brynn Whitfield then chimed in, saying her dress cost more.
'That's not that much. My dress was $7,000. And I bought it, Andy,' she shared.
After Jenna's confession, a number of fans took to social media wondering if she was having 'money problems.'
'Ok, Jenna... ARE you having money problems? Should we be concerned? Cuz why would you be returning a $1,500 dress? Give it to #Bravocon and stop playing!'
'I'm sorry did Jenna say she was going to return her $1500 robe? The money problems seeming more and more real.'
'Jenna Lyons wanting to return a $1,500 garment after wearing it... and she's a real housewife.'
'So Jenna must be having money problems if she is going to return a $1,500 robe,' another chimed in.
However, during a break in the show she whispered to host Andy Cohen that she was thinking about returning the garment
'It was so expensive,' she shared. He questioned, 'Was it really?'
'It's Balenciaga,' Jenna replied
'How much was it?' Andy questioned
'$1,500,' she responded. Her co-star Brynn Whitfield then chimed in, saying her dress cost more
'That's not that much. My dress was $7,000. And I bought it, Andy,' she said
'Jenna says she was going to return her Balenciaga #1500 bathrobe because it's too expensive... she's definitely not beating the allegations...'
Jenna also gave fans a big update on her love life. She shared that she and partner Cass Bird, 51, had an unofficial wedding ceremony.
She revealed that their reluctance to publicize their engagement and wedding plans stemmed partly from the fact that they had already held 'a very playful like emotional ceremony with friends in Texas.'
However, the reality TV star added that it's 'not legal.'
'We're not in a hurry. We're already like together so that's the most important part,' she stated.
Jenna confirmed her engagement to Cass in October 2024 during an appearance on the Sherri Shepherd show.
Sherri had pointed out that in the RHONY trailer she noticed an engagement ring on Jenna's hand, to which the star said, 'Yes, yes!'
'When we were in the [jewelry] store, I was like, "That one is not big enough. Let's [keep looking],"' she shared, before revealing the pair were 'working on' a date for their wedding.
After Jenna's confession, a number of fans took to social media wondering if she was having 'money problems'
Jenna confirmed her relationship with Cass during an interview with the New York Times in June 2023.
The designer was previously married to Vincent Mazeau from 2002 until 2011.
The former couple share 17-year-old son Beckett.
The fashion industry powerhouse subsequently began a relationship with Courtney Crangi that lasted from 2012 until 2017.
Meanwhile, Cass was married to Ali Bird from 2003 until 2022. The couple share son Leo and daughter Mae.
Jenna was among a brand new cast of fresh faces who joined The Real Housewives of New York for season 14.
Elsewhere on the episode Brynn was confronted by Sai De Silva.
As the Housewives broke down a rumor that sprung up about Sai and Brynn, 39, the latter alleged she was put 'through hell' by both Sai, 44, and Erin, 37.
But Sai was not standing for Brynn's interpretation of the past, alleging the RHONY star has lied, manipulated, and 'twists things around.'
Jenna also gave fans a big update on her love life. Jenna shared that she and partner Cass Bird, 51, had an unofficial wedding ceremony
She revealed that their reluctance to publicize their engagement and wedding plans stemmed partly from the fact that they had already held 'a very playful like emotional ceremony with friends in Texas.' However, she added that it's 'not legal'; seen with Cass in 2024
The conversation escalated after Brynn became emotional, recalling how she was allegedly treated by both Sai and Erin before De Silva put her foot down.
'Coming into this season, it's gonna be like, let's get people to like her more by making them like me less,' Brynn - who is now facing calls to be fired after the season finale - said. 'And it was just nothing but the first five weeks of you, Erin, it was nothing but five weeks of... you put me through hell!'
An emotional Brynn persisted: 'You put me through hell!'
Erin and Sai were both incredulous.
'I put you through hell!?' Erin said.
Sai, also stunned, replied: 'Me!?... What did I do!?'
'From day one, being like "Brynn's a liar!"' Brynn insisted.
'You sent me a happy birthday girl text, we texted back and forth, hearting I love you, can't wait to see you..." Brynn said before Sai jumped in.
Meanwhile Brynn was confronted by Sai De Silva
De Silva alleged Brynn was a liar who has manipulated and twisted stories around
Sai had a bone to pick with Brynn after the latter said she and Erin Lichy put her 'through hell'
But Sai was not standing for Brynn's interpretation of the past, calling the RHONY alum a liar who manipulates and 'twist things around'
'Coming into this season, it's gonna be like, let's get people to like her more by making them like me less,' Brynn said. 'And it was just nothing but the first five weeks of you, Erin, it was nothing but five weeks of... you put me through hell!'
Throughout the conversation, screenshots of their text message conversations showed the duo had friendly conversations
Sai even invited Brynn over to her family's house in Los Angeles
Throughout the confrontation, screenshots of the duo's friendly text message conversations appeared on screen, beginning with Sai wishing Brynn a happy birthday.
'I did say Happy Birthday to you. I also invited you over on Thanksgiving!' Sai continued.
A second screenshot of their text messages showed Sai inviting Brynn over to her family's home in Los Angeles.
'Brynn, you manipulate and you twist things around. You lie. I haven't had one moment where it flashed back to me lying, but you, you behaved the way you really behaved.'
'And this season, it showed that. It reflected who you really were,' she said. 'I did nothing. You did it to yourself!
Brynn also opened up about her sexual assault, telling Andy, 'I'm still healing from something.'
She revealed that she heard from viewers about 'the shame of it all – living with it day to day. It’s not just one of these things you can go around and tell. To have everyone know something so personal, as a woman, it’s just different.'
'Do you think you carry around shame as a result of it?' Andy asked.
Brynn also opened up about her sexual assault, telling Andy, 'I'm still healing from something.' An emotional Brynn also revealed her assaulter was 'someone who was courting me', and said it's someone she still sees around New York
After asked what that feels likes, she replied, 'I understand why people commit heinous crimes'
'A 1,000 percent,' she replied.
'Do you think you mask your shame or your vulnerability with humor?'
'Oh, I always have,' she replied.
An emotional Brynn also revealed her assaulter was 'someone who was courting me', and said it's someone she still sees around New York.
After asked what that feels likes, she replied, 'I understand why people commit heinous crimes.'
She said she considered pressing charges, but 'it's so hard. It’s harder than you think; it’s hard to prove.'
'You go home, you take a bath, you try not to put bleach water in the bath,' she shared.
Toward the end of the show Brynn also got into a confrontation with Jessel Taank.
A flashback showed Brynn seemingly suggesting that Jessel's husband Pavit was not the love of her life, but that it was he ex-boyfriend.
Toward the end of the show Brynn also got into a confrontation with Jessel Taank, after she previously suggested that Jessel's husband Pavit was not the love of her life
Jessel said: 'Imagine having to sit there with Pavit on the f****g couch and having to watch that back. It was gut-wrenching'
'You distorted my words,' Jessel said, explaining that ex-boyfriend gave her the 'craziest hookup' of her life.
Jessel said: 'Imagine having to sit there with Pavit on the f****g couch and having to watch that back. F**k you for one second and let me talk. It was gut-wrenching. I was destroyed. I called Ubah and I was like, "Did I say that?" What the f**k are you talking about? Factcheck, Brynn. Check your f****g facts. This is the problem with you.'
Jessel revealed Pavit doubted his wife. 'He thought I was lying. Why would you say that? And now, not only that, my family has to watch that s**t … it’s f****d up.'
Brynn then apologized.
The Real Housewives of New York City airs Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
