Bethenny Frankel reveals she won’t return to RHONY after fans beg her to ‘save the show’
RHONY alum Bethenny Frankel denied rumors she’s coming back to the franchise despite fans begging for her return to “save” the “pathetic spectacle” they say the show has become.
viewers have pleaded for the Skinnygirl founder’s after being outraged with season 12 due to the “” and “.”
In an interview with , the 49-year-old business mogul was asked about the cries from fans about her return.
“There have been a lot of questions about that,” she acknowledged before saying she’s “humbled” by the threads and comments.
The Shark Tank guest star continued: “I honestly am stunned, I haven’t been watching.
“I saw the first episode and part of another one, so I don’t know what’s going on there.
“I read comments that people say to me, ‘Please come back,’ and ‘Please save the show,’
“It’s all flattering, and I wish the girls well. I’m doing other things though, and I just don’t know how that really would fit into my life as is.
“I like getting more and more behind the camera,” she admitted of her ongoing BStrong charity work.
The philanthropist and investor left in August 2019 to focus on personal ventures after .
Mom of one became an original cast member on the reality show in season one in 2008 and remained a central figure until 2011.
The clothing designer left but returned for season seven in 2015, before ultimately exiting again after season 11 last year.
After Bethenny’s shocking departure, newbie , 37, was .
Following the shakeup, fans have slammed the season for being “pathetic” and have begged the network to bring the veteran back.
“RHONY is crashing and needs you to save it,” someone tweeted to the star.
Another who mentioned ’s bathroom plot wrote: “You know #RHONY is in trouble when there is literally a storyline about poo. Where is @Bethenny to save us all!?”
“Omg come back and save this pathetic spectacle that RHONY has become,” a viewer desperately asked.
A critic fired off: “The entire housewives franchise has aged out and by age I mean the temper of the times. If @Bethenny can resist a quick buck she will save the serene life she fought so hard for. Namaste.”
“All i want is @Bethenny to come back the last episode like this and save this season. Bravo needs to give her all the money she wants, make her in charge whatever she wants. WE NEED HER,” one Twitter user demanded.
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Speculation of the Bethenny Ever After star’s comeback earlier this month after she posted a snap with former nemesis .
The 52-year-old Bravo boss shared a photo on July 15 of the two smiling while lounging after their year-long feud.
Their rivalry began after she claimed she walked away from the show because it , which the host reportedly took offense to.