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,

The 'RHONY' season 16 cast will reportedly return to Bravo without designer Rebecca Minkoff, who starred as a "friend" on season 15.

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.