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,

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.

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