Real Housewives Of New York City star Rebecca Minkoff reveals her future with the reality series

Rebecca Minkoff has shared a major update on her status as a cast member of The Real Housewives Of New York City. Minkoff, who first began appearing on season 15 in the summer of 2024, had been the subject of rumors in recent months that she might leave the show, as fans have called for her costar Brynn Whitfield to get the boot after she tried to 'weaponize her trauma' in the season finale. Rebecca Minkoff, 44, revealed Tuesday on Instagram that she is departing The Real Housewives Of New York City after just one season; pictured in May in NYC Minkoff, who first began appearing on season 15 in the summer of 2024, had been the subject of rumors that she might leave the show; pictured with Brynn Whitfield on RHONY '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,' she continued. In a text post shared with more than 35,000 followers, the newly minted reality star said it was time for her to start a 'new chapter' Her costars didn't appear to join fans in mourning her departure in the comments, but she revealed in her Insta Stories that her costar Jessel Taank joined her at a fashion show later on Tuesday; pictured earlier in the day in NYC Later, she described the comments as 'distasteful' in a confessional interview.