Luann de Lesseps Says ‘RHONY’ Season 12 ‘Is About Redemption’: You Finally ‘See Me Shine’

Meow!! Luann de Lesseps didn’t hold back when chatting with Wendy Williams about what The Real Housewives of New York City has been like since Bethenny Frankel‘s exit.

Tell is like it is, Countess! Luann de Lesseps didn’t hold back during a virtual phone interview on The Wendy Williams Show, Wednesday morning. The Real Housewives of New York City star, 54, admitted that the show’s 12th season — and the first since Bethenny Frankel announced her departure last August — is “a lot better” without Bethenny.

Early on during Season 12 of The Real Housewives of New York City, rookie Leah McSweeney and OG Luann de Lesseps bonded over the fact that they both have mugshots. And, Tinsley Mortimer has never been shy about the fact that she has one.

When the Season 12 trailer for The Real Housewives of New York City dropped, Luann de Lesseps, who had been sober after seeking treatment following her 2017 arrest, was spotted sipping on a cocktail (clip above).

By Tom Tapp

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to the morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of “total” authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch.

Uh-oh! Are the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York City going to be able to escape the Hamptons without a dramatic showdown? That depends on what happens as a result of the events in this exclusive sneak-peek clip, which starts out by showing Luann de Lesseps and Dorinda Medley bowling inside a private home. The house is revealed to be one that Ramona Singer brought the group to as part of her hosting duties for their weekend getaway.

The coronavirus pandemic has definitely taken a personal toll on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Still a team! Sandra Lee says she’ll always “be there” for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo despite the end of their romantic relationship.

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Bethenny Frankel is not impressed wth the way her former co-stars’ reacted to her exit from “The Real Housewives of New York City” in the series’ new season premiere.

A new housewife with something in common! Leah McSweeney, the latest cast member on The Real Housewives of New York City, has something in common with Luann de Lesseps, the countess revealed exclusively to Us Weekly.

“Real Housewives of New York City” (“RHONY”) is coming back for Season 12 and returning this season are “RHONY” originals Luann de Lesseps and Ramona Singer, along with Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley and Tinsley Mortimer.

NEW YORK -- CNN prime-time host Chris Cuomo announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus but promised to continue doing his show from the basement of his home.

We are officially days away from the Season 12 premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City! And while we're sure that you've been keeping up with the cast via social media, we thought you could use a refresher on all that's been happening in the Big Apple between Seasons 11 and 12.