Tinsley Mortimer‘s days onThe Real Housewives of New York Cityare over, her costarLuann de Lessepsconfirms.
During a performance of herCountess and Friendscabaret showat the Borgata Hotel and Casino in New Jersey on Saturday, de Lesseps opened up about Mortimer, claiming that she stopped filming the upcoming season after getting engaged to Scott Kluth.
The revelation came during a Q&A session with the audience. De Lesseps was discussing Mortimer’s mother Dale Mercer, saying that she was “probably jumping for joy” over the engagement — though likely wasn’t too happy that Mortimer had leftRHONY.
“I think she’s more upset that Tinsley’s not filming anymore now that she’s marrying Scott than Tinsley is,” said de Lesseps, 54.
As for Mortimer, de Lesseps said, “I wish her all the best.”
“I just hope there’s not [an alcohol-fueled fight] and the whole thing doesn’t implode,” de Lesseps teased.
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Reports surfaced in early November that Mortimer, 44, had quitRHONYto move to Chicago with Kluth.
She was with de Lesseps and their costars Ramona Singer,Sonja Morgan,Dorinda MedleyandLeah McSweeneyat BravoCon in early November but has not been seen filming with them since, skipping the cast trip to Mexico earlier this month.
Mortimer’s exit fromRHONYis expected to play out on season 12, which will premiere in 2020.
A rep for the Mortimer has not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Mortimer joined the cast of the Bravo show for season 9 in 2017. She has been dating Kluth — the founder and CEO of the popular money-saving site CouponCabin —on and offsince her formerRHONYcastmateCarole Radziwillset them on a blind double date in February 2017.
The couplegot engagedin November, on the steps of the Chicago Water Tower in front of a group of Christmas carolers.
Speaking to PEOPLE in June, Mortimer, who wason a break from Kluth at the time, admitted that the show put a strain on their relationship.
“He tried,” she said. “It was just too much for him.”
“My life is my life,” she added. “The show is an important part of my life. I understand that there are people that don’t always want to be exposed to that and I can’t assume that they would. It’s a give and a take.”
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News of Mortimer’s departure from the series comes after original cast memberBethenny Frankelannounced in August that shewas leaving the show— much to the surprise of fans and her costars.
In a statement, Frankel, 48, said it was “time to move on and focus on my daughter, my philanthropy and my production partnership with Mark Burnett, producing and starring in shows which represent a shift in the conversation for women.”
“With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have,” she continued. “My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride. I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come.”
Bethenny Frankel and Luann de Lesseps.Heidi Gutman/Bravo
De Lesseps won’t be missing Frankel too much.
Speaking to PEOPLE on Saturday before her show at the Borgata, de Lesseps said the upcoming season ofRHONYis “better without Bethenny.”
“She takes up a lot of air, so I think there’s more air for the women to breath and express themselves,” said de Lesseps, adding she hasn’t spoken to Frankel since the show ended.
“We’re having a great season without her. I wish her the best, no ill will, but I can’t wait for her to see the new season. She’s going to love it.”
As for new cast member McSweeney, de Lesseps said she’s a “great addition.”
“I like Leah,” de Lesseps said. “She’s got a lot of guts to walk into a room of Housewives like us. I think she can hold her own and yet at the same time, she’s vulnerable. I think people are going to like that from her.”
Tickets forde Lesseps’ cabaretare available now.
source: people.com
