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.

Rebecca Minkoff ’s time on The Real Housewives of New York City has come to an end. Minkoff, 42, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 4 — the same night in which part two of the season 15 RHONY reunion was aired by Bravo — to announce her departure from the reality series after just one season.

It’s a case of one-and-done for Rebecca Minkoff, who has announced she is leaving Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City after filming just one season of the long-running reality series. The handbag designer revealed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday night (February 4) following the conclusion of the show’s 15th season,