Saying goodbye to The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis was simpler stated than accomplished for Luann de Lesseps.
“It was like a dying, as a result of it’s all I’d recognized for 13 years,” de Lesseps, 60, shared in her Us Weekly cowl story, on newsstands now. “A sure a part of my life was over, and I wasn’t going to see my women in order that was actually arduous. And to be not appreciated for all of the work we put in over time to make the present enormous, that was troublesome.”
After sharing her life with Bravo cameras for practically 13 seasons, de Lesseps and her authentic costars have been noticeably lacking from season 14 when a brand new forged began filming in 2023.
“In my thoughts, they need to have simply blended the 2 casts — saved a few of us, introduced some newbies in and name it a day,” de Lesseps defined. “However it didn’t work out that manner. I really feel blessed as a result of I used to be in a position to transfer on with my Cabaret profession. Cabaret saved my life as a result of I used to be making effectively into seven figures whereas I used to be doing the Housewives.”
When requested if she’s making 1,000,000 {dollars} a 12 months, the “Feeling Jovani” singer replied, “I’m maintaining with what I used to make, sure.”
Amid her continued success, de Lesseps has no intentions of slowing down. Earlier than 2025 involves an finish, the truth star is engaged on a brand new tour, which she known as the “Love Tour.”
“You already know it will likely be all about my previous loves,” she teased concerning the 2026 manufacturing. “My previous amorous affairs on the present, as a result of, you understand, I’m all the time in bother with a man on the present, whether or not it’s a pirate or Harry [Dubin] or a Tom [D’Agostino Jr].”
If de Lesseps had her manner, she would have the ability to movie extra actuality reveals whereas additionally touring the nation for her Cabaret reveals.
“I simply really feel prefer it’s very a lot essential for me to remain related on TV, to assist my Cabaret profession,” she defined. “I imply, with out the Housewives, I don’t suppose I might have had a Cabaret profession.”
Along with being an authentic forged member of The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis, de Lesseps has had the chance to movie a by-product with Sonja Morgan for Bravo referred to as Welcome to Crappie Lake.
She additionally went on a seek for love when she appeared on the primary season of Love Lodge earlier this 12 months. Spoiler alert: She didn’t discover her fortunately ever after.
Whereas Bravo has but to formally announce casting for season 16 of The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis, de Lesseps is having fun with her actuality out and in of the Huge Apple.
She nonetheless has a optimistic relationship with Bravo as she attended BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas final month. The “Cash Can’t Purchase You Class” singer additionally stays pleasant along with her costars, together with Ramona Singer and Dorinda Medley.
The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis alum Luann de Lesseps has revealed the place she stands with Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills duo Dorit Kemsley and Erika Jayne after their BravoCon 2025 showdown. “I really feel like I cleared the air a little bit bit,” de Lesseps, 60, solely informed Us Weekly on Friday, November 14, at […]
When wanting again on her journey within the highlight, de Lesseps believes fame is a drug.
“I’m completely addicted,” she stated. “I’ve been addicted since I acquired a chunk. I like it.”
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