Fans Think This RHONY Alum Will Return To The Show
The Real Housewives of New York may not be the OG Housewives series, but it certainly is credited with being the show that propelled the franchise into the mainstream. From Countess Luann De Lesseps' singing career to Ramona Singer's classic "stinger" comebacks to Sonja Morgan's dating antics, RHONY is reality TV gold.
The tight-knit cast has been a revolving door over the years. Beloved star Bethenny Frankel left the series, only to return a few years later. Heather Thomson stopped being a main cast member but has popped up in a "friend" role in later seasons, namely with fellow Berkshires resident Dorinda Medley. Audiences are still clamoring for Jill Zarin's return, while former fan favorite Carole Radziwill has been vocal about her thoughts on where the franchise is heading.
And of course, there are new cast members joining the mix: Married to the Mob founder Leah McSweeney shook things up with a younger take on living in Manhattan, while Bershan Shaw and Eboni K. Williams are already pals with RHONY OGs. Now, fans think a RHONY alum may be returning to the franchise.
Keep scrolling to find out why this former Big Apple star could return.
Fans are convinced Tinsley Mortimer will be back on 'RHONY' post-breakup
Tinsley Mortimer left Real Housewives of New York after Season 12 after a rumored ultimatum from boyfriend Scott Kluth. Tinsley relocated to Chicago, and quickly got engaged to the coupon app founder. Yet in March 2021, the two called it quits. RHONY fans were shocked at the news — much like Tinsley herself.
As Page Six penned, "pals of Tinsley Mortimer are incandescent with rage after fiance Scott Kluth dumped her after forcing her to choose between him and her TV show." A source said that Scott "tortured" Tinsley over years. "He has a fear of commitment. He never had it in him to follow through with his promise to marry her," the source continued.
Even Tinsley's mother, Dale Mercer, has had enough of Scott. Much to fans' surprise, Dale allegedly applauded an Instagram comment that Tinsley is "too good" for Scott. "OMG TINS F**K SCOTT, JUST COME BACK TO RHONY, WE MISS YOU," a viewer wrote, which Dale "liked," according to Reddit. "I want Tinsdale back on RHONY. Now it's time for her to shine!" a Redditor added.
As of this writing, Tinsley has yet to publicly comment on her breakup or a possible return to the franchise, but BFF and current RHONY queen bee Leah McSweeney took to Instagram with an iconic Sex and the City meme. "Mood," Leah captioned. Tinsley commented, "Love you beyond! You're a dear true friend." Could Dale and Leah convince Tinsley to return to the Big Apple? Only time will tell.