RHONY to start filming without Leah McSweeney as fan favorite ‘holds out for more money’ from Bravo
REAL Housewives of New York has reportedly begun filming - without Leah McSweeney.
Days after it was revealed that fan-favorite Leah is reportedly "ready to quit" the show over her salary, sources close to the show admitted that Bravo is "starting to film" regardless.
"However, Bravo is not budging. They are starting to film without Leah and think she will back down after a few weeks of them not needing her."
Speaking to , the source added that Leah's request for a bigger salary may not pay off because "Bravo is super tight when it comes to money."
"The only person making a ton of money off this franchise is Bravo."
The upcoming 13th season of the would be Leah's second with the franchise.
Leah was paid about $3K per episode last season, about $60K in total for the season, according to TMZ.
When the offer for next season was not much higher than this one, Leah felt Bravo was trying to "underpay" her, according to TMZ.
Insiders divulged she's "holding out" for a better offer from Bravo and isn't planning to return to the show without it.
Leah has since removed #RHONY from her Instagram profile.
Leah's rumored potential exit comes as both Tinsley Mortimer and Dorinda Medley departed the series.
Tinsley chose to leave to be with her now fiance, Scott Kluth in Chicago, and Dorina was reportedly fired.
Tiger Woods' "former 'mistress," Rachel Uchitel, is apparently being considered to join RHONY as the Dorinda replacement.