Luann de Lesseps Clarifies Relationship with Dorit Kemsley and Erika Jayne: Insights from Bravocon 2025
Luann de Lesseps from The Real Housewives of New York City shared her thoughts on her relationship with Dorit Kemsley and Erika Jayne from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after their Bravocon 2025 encounter. During a special Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen taping, the trio participated in a game called “Squash the Beef” where de Lesseps addressed her previous comments about Jayne and Kemsley. Despite some tension, de Lesseps clarified that her remarks were meant as terms of endearment, especially when referring to them as “bad ****es.”
While de Lesseps and Kemsley were able to resolve their issues, Jayne seemed less receptive to the reconciliation attempts. De Lesseps and her RHONY co-star Sonja Morgan later explained that they have always been supportive of each other and other women in general. De Lesseps reiterated that her intention was not to offend Jayne or Kemsley, emphasizing that the term “bad ****” was meant positively.
Morgan shared a story about attending one of Jayne’s shows and highlighted the camaraderie between the RHONY and RHOBH cast members over the years. Despite some misunderstandings, the women have shown up for each other and supported one another in various ways. De Lesseps and Morgan emphasized the importance of female solidarity and understanding in their interactions.
At Bravocon 2025, Andy Cohen addressed rumors about a potential RHONY reboot involving classic cast members like de Lesseps, Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Carole Radziwill. Cohen debunked the rumors, stating that there were no plans for such a reboot. He expressed gratitude for the original series and the contributions of the cast members, acknowledging their impact on the show's success over the years.
Fans can watch old episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Peacock. The upcoming season 15 of RHOBH is set to premiere on Bravo on December 4, with new episodes available for streaming on Peacock the following day. Despite the occasional drama and misunderstandings, the Real Housewives franchise continues to entertain and engage viewers with its dynamic cast members and compelling storylines.