Jenna Lyons is returning to RHONY season 15 with the rest of the cast but her girlfriend won't be on camera: 'I joined this process. She did not'
Jenna Lyons will be returning to The Real Housewives of New York City for season 15, but she's decided to keep some parts of her life private.
Despite being previously hesitant about coming back to the reality show, Bravo shared a teaser for the new season on Thursday, revealing all cast members from season 14 will be back.
The former J.Crew executive, 55, will be joining her co-stars Jessel Taank, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hussan, Erin Dana Lichy and Brynn Whitfield.
But one person that won't be participating in the show is her girlfriend Cass Bird, 50.
'I have a relationship, but I would like to not name her. I want to keep her out of the press. That is my commitment to her. It's off the table. I joined this process. She did not, ' Lyons told The New York Times in an interview published Thursday.
Jenna Lyons, 55, will be returning to The Real Housewives of New York City for season 15. The news was revealed on Thursday in a promotional clip shared by Bravo
However her girlfriend Cass Bird, 50, wont be joining. 'It's off the table. I joined this process. She did not, ' Lyons told The New York Times on Thursday; the two seen in February
The six ladies helped reboot the longtime franchise last summer with season 14.
'It's there,' the housewives are seen saying say in the fun clip.
'Honestly I think I'm going to be the one who has to dispel the rumors. Because... season 15, it's there,' Lyons tells the camera.
'It's there — and so are all the ladies. The ✨ENTIRE CAST✨ is returning to #RHONY for Season 15!,' Bravo captioned the clip.
However, since the season wrapped in October 2023, it was up for debate whether Lyons would return.
Last November she continued to throw into question her return to the show, with the businesswoman admitting she is having to factor in her new relationship.
While appearing on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna and revealed she has 'some thinking to do' ahead of season 15, especially now that she has found love with Cass.
When probed by the hosts about her future on the bravo franchise, she said: 'I'm wondering too…'
'I did it for a reason,' Jenna continued. 'I have a business and I wanted to support that business and it's had a much bigger halo than I ever expected.
'The impact it's had for people. I feel a lot of pride around that.
Despite being previously hesitant about coming back the the reality show, Bravo shared a teaser for the new season on Thursday, revealing all cast members from season 14 will be back
The former J.Crew executive will be joining her co-stars Jessel Taank, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hussan, Erin Dana Lichy and Brynn Whitfield in the upcoming season
Last November she continued to throw into question her return to the show, with the businesswoman admitting she is having to factor in her new relationship; Jenna and Cass seen with Tara Rudes
Jenna confirmed her relationship with Cass during an interview with the New York Times in June of 2023; seen in 2024 with Antoni Porowski
'But I also am in a relationship now, and I have to take that into consideration how that affects not just me, but the people around me. I have some thinking to do.'
Jenna's reservations came just two days after she failed to provide a definitive answer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. When questioned by the host, she replied: 'I don't have an answer, I genuinely don't.'
Jenna confirmed her relationship with Cass during an interview with the New York Times in June of 2023.
The pair found themselves embroiled in engagement rumors just three months later when Jenna was spotted wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring in September.
Jenna swerved questions on the status of her relationship during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen.
The host asked: 'I wanna say congratulations because I think you're engaged, but are you engaged?'
Jenna responded: 'So basically, here's the story. My girlfriend, who I adore, kept telling me that I had to button my shirt, and I said "If you want me to button my shirt, you have to put a ring on it".
'We're just really happy and she gave me the ring that I wanted.' Asked again if she is engaged, Jenna simply stated she is 'very happy.'
The designer was previously married to Vincent Mazeau from 2002 until 2011. The former couple share 17-year-old son Beckett.
The fashion industry powerhouse subsequently began a relationship with Courtney Crangi that lasted from 2012 until 2017.
Jenna was among a brand new cast of fresh faces who joined The Real Housewives of New York for season 14
The six ladies helped reboot the longtime franchise last summer
Meanwhile, Cass was married to Ali Bird from 2003 until 2022. The couple share son Leo and daughter Mae.
Jenna was among a brand new cast of fresh faces who joined The Real Housewives of New York for season 14.
It was a controversial decision for fans, as the newcomers replaced RHONY stars Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps, Leah McSweeney, and Eboni K. Williams. Several of the original cast members had been on the show since the beginning.
Season 14 debuted in July 2023 followed by a reunion in October.
The Real Housewives of New York City can be streamed on Peacock.
