Real Housewives of New York fans were cheated out of the annual reunion this year due to an ongoing feud between Ramona Singer and Eboni K. Williams after Williams filed a formal complaint against her co-star.
Luann de Lesseps revealed that she was 'disappointed' that the reunion didn't happen as planned in an exclusive chat with DailyMailTV's Thomas Roberts, but thinks the cast has worked through their issues.
Despite the tension between the Housewives this season, Luann was able to get the cast together to film her new holiday music video, What Do I Want For Christmas?, which benefits Fortune Society.
RHONY: Luann de Lesseps revealed that she was 'disappointed' that the reunion didn't happen as planned in an exclusive chat with DailyMailTV's Thomas Roberts, but thinks the cast has worked through their issues
'Well, listen, it was it was too bad that we didn't have the reunion,' Luann told Thomas. 'I think that by the end of the season, we kind of had resolved our issues and I feel like too much time had passed by. And so therefore we didn't have a reunion.'
After several postponements, DailyMail.com was the first to exclusively report that the reunion was officially canceled by Bravo in September.
'I was actually in Europe,' Luann recalled of hearing the news. 'So when they told me that I didn't have to be back, I stayed a little longer. So yeah, I was disappointed, but I was enjoying myself.'
According to reports, the reunion ultimately got the axe after Eboni K. Williams filed an official complaint with production which launched an investigation over an alleged 'racist' comment made by Ramona Singer.
'Well, listen, it was it was too bad that we didn't have the reunion,' Luann told Thomas. 'I think that by the end of the season, we kind of had resolved our issues and I feel like too much time had passed by. And so therefore we didn't have a reunion.'
'I was actually in Europe,' Luann recalled of hearing the news. 'So when they told me that I didn't have to be back, I stayed a little longer. So yeah, I was disappointed, but I was enjoying myself.'
By the time the investigation by a third party was complete, which found no evidence to support Williams' claims, the network thought it was too late to get the reunion together.
Eboni and Ramona butted heads for the entire season but Luann was able to get the whole cast to put their drama aside for a good cause.
She invited Eboni, Ramona, Sonja and Leah to join her for the music video for her new Christmas song which benefits charity.
The cast - decked out in their finest Jovanni gowns - sang and danced alongside the cabaret singer at a swanky New York City hotel suite.
Problems: According to reports, the reunion ultimately got the axe after Eboni K. Williams filed an official complaint with production which launched an investigation over an alleged 'racist' comment made by Ramona Singer
'You know what? There was always a little drama, you know, because you put five women together and we're shooting a music video and getting dressed,' Luann said. 'They were they actually were really good sports, and we really had a great time of shooting the video.'
The Countess, who has released several songs in the past and performs around the country in her popular cabaret show, decided to include her fellow Housewives this time around to keep the peace.
'I'm always getting b***hed at for my cabaret,' she revealed. 'This time around, I'm going to include all the ladies so they have nothing to b***h about. And listen, it's a Christmas song, it's a holiday spirit.'
The video also featured women from a charity near and dear to Luann's heart, Fortune Society, which helps formerly incarcerated women reintegrate into society.
Tis the season: Eboni and Ramona butted heads for the entire season but Luann was able to get the whole cast to put their drama aside for a good cause and co-star in her new holiday music video
'I'm always getting b***hed at for my cabaret,' she revealed. 'This time around, I'm going to include all the ladies so they have nothing to b***h about. And listen, it's a Christmas song, it's a holiday spirit.'
Luann is taking her song on the road with her new cabaret tour, A Very Countess Christmas, which kicks off November 30th.
'I have no time for a man right now. I'm really so busy with my shows and I get so much love from the audience and I just don't have time,' Luann said. 'But when the new year comes around, darling, I will definitely be ready to date.'
She added: 'To be able to celebrate the holidays with my fans is just the ultimate, really.'
Proceeds from Luann’s new song, What Do I Want for Christmas will go to the Fortune Society which supports formerly incarcerated inmates and details about her upcoming cabaret tour, A Very Countess Christmas, are available on her website.
For fans who can't make it to one of Luann's tour stops, she is hosting a virtual concert experience on Dec. 7, broadcasting live from Feinsteins/54Below in New York City.
Proceeds from Luann’s new song, What Do I Want for Christmas will go to the Fortune Society which supports formerly incarcerated inmates and details about her upcoming cabaret tour, A Very Countess Christmas, are available on her website
