Tinsley Mortimerskipped a trip to Mexico with herReal Housewives of New York Citycastmates following reports that she quit the show.
The socialite, 44, was noticeably absent from costarSonja Morgan‘s photos from the vacation withLuann de Lesseps,Ramona Singer,Dorinda Medleyand new HousewifeLeah McSweeney.
“Retweet if you think we are sweet one #retreat #rhony girls,” Morgan, 56, captioned the photos onTwitter.
Mortimer did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
In early November,Page Sixreported that Mortimer did not show up to film the Bravo series and had flown to Chicago to be withboyfriend Scott Kluth, whom she got engaged to later that month.
“You never know with Tinsley,” de Lesseps recently toldTooFab. “She’s back to dating Scott, and I hope and pray it works out this time around.”
“And, you know,” she added, “the door is always open if she needs to come back.”
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Mortimer, whojoined the castof the Bravo show for season 9 in 2017, has been dating Kluth, the founder and CEO of the popular money-saving site CouponCabin,on and offsince her formerRHONYcastmateCarole Radziwillset the two up 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.
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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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Mortimer’s reported exit from the series comes afterBethenny Frankel‘s sudden and unexpected departure over the summer. Frankel, one of the original cast members, announced in August that shewas leaving the show, shocking both 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.”
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Singer told PEOPLE at the time that Frankeldid not inform the cast that she was leaving the show, but that she ultimately wants the best for her friend.
“There is a camaraderie among us as a cast,” said Singer, 62. “Love us, hate us, not like us — we are a team. To hear this from the press and not through her is upsetting.”
“I really wish her well, though,” Singer added. “The show’s a machine and it will continue on. We’re all just a cog in the wheel. No one is irreplaceable.”
Season 12 of the hit Bravo show is currently in production, though a premiere date has not yet been announced.
source: people.com
