Bethenny Frankeljust sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic tweet.After announcing earlier this week that she isleavingThe Real Housewives of New York City,Frankel, 48, tweeted a message to her former costars early Friday morning.“To my NY hwives: GO GET EM!” she wrote. “I had to go since I’m the only one that is actually married…that’s how crazy this ride is. You are all amazing, beautiful and strong. Spread your wings and fly! Xoxo @ramonasinger @CountessLuann @TinsleyMortimer @SonjatMorgan @dorindamedley.”While some took the tweet to mean she had secretly married boyfriendPaul Bernon, Frankel could have been making a joke about her split from Jason Hoppy. (PEOPLE has reached out to her rep for clarification.)Frankel and Hoppyseparatedin December 2012, and Frankelfiled for divorcea month later. Though theyreached a financial settlementin their contentious divorce in July 2016, the divorce itself is still not finalized and the exes have been embroiled inmessy court proceedingsever since, with Frankel nowseeking primary custody and full decision-making powerover their 9-year-old daughterBryn. They currently share custody and decision-making power.Michael Loccisano/Getty; SplashNewsThe Bravo star has beendating Bernon, a real estate developer and film producer, since last fall. When Frankel most recently faced off against Hoppy in March, Bernon, 41,attended all five of the court dates, sitting quietly in the back row.“I’m a lucky gal,” shetold PEOPLEin April. “It’s been good. Things between us are really nice.”Although he lives in Boston and she in New York City, the two have been making the long distance work.“We’re together a lot,” Frankel said. “I have a really good balance in work, life, love. I’m really happy.”Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyIn a statement announcing herRHONYexit, Frankel said it was “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.”“With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have,” she continued. “My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride. I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come.”CostarRamona Singertold PEOPLE that Frankeldid not inform the cast that she was leaving the show, but that she ultimately wants the best for her friend.“There is a camaraderie among us as a cast,” said Singer, 62. “Love us, hate us, not like us — we are a team. To hear this from the press and not through her is upsetting.”“I really wish her well, though,” Singer added. “The show’s a machine and it will continue on. We’re all just a cog in the wheel. No one is irreplaceable.”Season 12 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityis expected to premiere next year.
Bethenny Frankeljust sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic tweet.
After announcing earlier this week that she isleavingThe Real Housewives of New York City,Frankel, 48, tweeted a message to her former costars early Friday morning.
“To my NY hwives: GO GET EM!” she wrote. “I had to go since I’m the only one that is actually married…that’s how crazy this ride is. You are all amazing, beautiful and strong. Spread your wings and fly! Xoxo @ramonasinger @CountessLuann @TinsleyMortimer @SonjatMorgan @dorindamedley.”
While some took the tweet to mean she had secretly married boyfriendPaul Bernon, Frankel could have been making a joke about her split from Jason Hoppy. (PEOPLE has reached out to her rep for clarification.)
Frankel and Hoppyseparatedin December 2012, and Frankelfiled for divorcea month later. Though theyreached a financial settlementin their contentious divorce in July 2016, the divorce itself is still not finalized and the exes have been embroiled inmessy court proceedingsever since, with Frankel nowseeking primary custody and full decision-making powerover their 9-year-old daughterBryn. They currently share custody and decision-making power.
Michael Loccisano/Getty; SplashNews
The Bravo star has beendating Bernon, a real estate developer and film producer, since last fall. When Frankel most recently faced off against Hoppy in March, Bernon, 41,attended all five of the court dates, sitting quietly in the back row.
“I’m a lucky gal,” shetold PEOPLEin April. “It’s been good. Things between us are really nice.”
Although he lives in Boston and she in New York City, the two have been making the long distance work.
“We’re together a lot,” Frankel said. “I have a really good balance in work, life, love. I’m really happy.”
Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
In a statement announcing herRHONYexit, Frankel said it was “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.”
“With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have,” she continued. “My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride. I am so grateful to them for highlighting my entrepreneurialism and allowing me to pave the way for many women to achieve their goals. I am excited for my future. The best is yet to come.”
CostarRamona Singertold PEOPLE that Frankeldid not inform the cast that she was leaving the show, but that she ultimately wants the best for her friend.
“There is a camaraderie among us as a cast,” said Singer, 62. “Love us, hate us, not like us — we are a team. To hear this from the press and not through her is upsetting.”
“I really wish her well, though,” Singer added. “The show’s a machine and it will continue on. We’re all just a cog in the wheel. No one is irreplaceable.”
Season 12 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Cityis expected to premiere next year.
source: people.com
