Bethenny Frankel Announces Departure From 'Real Housewives'.
Frankel, an original member of the show's N.Y.C. version, will leave
before its 12th season.
In a statement, the Skinnygirl founder said she will focus more time on philanthropy, other
media projects and her family.
It's 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, Bethenny Frankel, via statement.
With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power
that women have, Bethenny Frankel, via statement.
It is the second time Frankel has left 'Real Housewives' with the
first coming after season three.
She then returned a few seasons later after filming her own spinoff, 'Bethenny Getting Married.'.
Besides her statement, Frankel also posted a
thank-you note to followers on Instagram.
I am so grateful to you for sticking with me through everything. You started this journey with me in my tiny apartment in my late 30s, wondering what would happen to me. I was broke, single, had no family and no idea what the future held, Bethenny Frankel, via Instagram