Originally appeared on E! Online Rebecca Minkoff is ready for a new beginning. The designer announced that she will not be returning to The Real Housewives of New York City after appearing as a "friend of" the cast on the just-wrapped season 15.

The Real Housewives of New York has been hit with a shock departure as one headline-making star has revealed she won’t be returning for a second season. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The polarizing 15th season of the recently-rebooted series has come to a close, but which cast members (if any) will come back for another season?

Minkoff joined the franchise in Season 15 in a “friend of” role, meaning she was only recurring and not a full-time cast member. The entrepreneur seemed to struggle with confrontation, especially when her co-stars questioned her Scientology beliefs.

Rebecca Minkoff ’s time on The Real Housewives of New York City has come to an end. Minkoff, 42, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 4 — the same night in which part two of the season 15 RHONY reunion was aired by Bravo — to announce her departure from the reality series after just one season.

Jessel Taank, Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield, Andy Cohen, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva and Racquel Chevremont in the reunion episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City" that will air on Bravo in two parts on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2025. Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo

Rebecca Minkoff confirms exit from 'RHONY' after one season

Rebecca Minkoff is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City after one season, she confirmed in a statement on February 4. The fashion designer joined the RHONY crew, which also includes Erin Lichy,