Dorinda Medley Stuns RHONY Fans With Latest Announcement
Instagram flew into a frenzy on Tuesday morning when Real Housewives of New York star, Dorinda Medley, announced her departure from the show on a post. The veteran housewife has lasted six seasons on the hit Bravo TV series and left fans with multiple one-liners, including, "I made it nice!"
Medley shared the announcement by captioning her post, "What a journey this has been, I have laughed and cried and tried to Make it Nice... But all things must come to an end." She continued by acknowledging the outlet that the show provided following her husband Richard's death, saying, "I have met so many interesting people and learned so much about myself, about life and about women along the way."
The 55-year-old finished her post by thanking Bravo, NBC, and her castmates, finishing with another signature expression, "Clip!" The photo shows her seated in a sparkly black cocktail dress, holding a black fan with a microphone pinned to her ensemble. Following her post, she received an outpouring of support from fans, castmates, and celebrities alike.
Reactions to Dorinda Medley leaving RHONY
Medley's post has already racked up almost 12,000 comments with fans reacting to this seemingly sudden departure. One user wrote, "What will we do without Doooooorinda?!" and another lamented, "This is the final box on the 2020 Disaster Bingo card." Certainly a fan-favorite, this housewife knows how to make a graceful exit.
The announcement also attracted attention from others involved in the Housewives franchise. Andy Cohen commented, "What a ride. Unforgettable." Melissa Gorga said, "Say it isn't so. Legend." Other housewives including Tamra Judge, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, and Kyle Richards all commented their support while current castmates Leah McSweeney and Ramona Singer expressed their thoughts as well. Former castmate, Bethenny Frankel, shared a photo of the two at the season 11 reunion, captioning the post, "Every woman in this world wears a little sparkle, some in their dress, and some in their eyes... You will be missed... let the next chapter begin. #RHONY"
According to PageSix, the housewives just taped the season 12 reunion in New York City, and the announcement comes as the season comes to a close. Dorinda Medley's departure also comes on the heels of rumors of a casting shake-up, partly to bring more diversity to the show.
No matter the reason for her exit, fans will always remember Dorinda's gritty realness, hilarious one-liners, and sharp tongue.