Carole Radziwill to exit 'Real Housewives of New York' and 'leave frenemies behind'

Carly Mallenbaum | USA TODAY

"Real Housewives of New York City" cast member Carole Radziwill is leaving the reality series after six seasons.

The 54-year-old journalist said in a statement Wednesday, "I have decided to return to what I do best — journalism and producing. I am sure this does not come as a surprise to any of the viewers, all of whom have been supportive, encouraging, and kind."

Bravo communications director Sandra Lajoie confirmed the departure of Radziwill, who joined the series in its fifth season.

Radziwill's statement continues: "My original curiosity about reality television has waned over the years," she said, before offering some sass viewers have come to expect, "I am focusing on TV and writing projects that better suit my more steady temperament ... I have worked with amazing producers, made great friends, and I’m thrilled to leave frenemies behind. I will remember this entire experience with delight, humor, and a veracious accuracy."

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One of those so-called "frenemies" appeared to comment on Radziwill's exit. Bethenny Frankel, a "RHONY" cast member who had a fallout with Radziwill, shared a video clip on Twitter Wednesday.

"There's truth in every joke," Frankel wrote with a clip of herself commenting about how she might have a bad reaction to the served shellfish. "I would think many of you would want to poison me," she says on Bravo snippet. The camera pans to a straight-faced Radziwill.

Radziwill posted a message of her own to Instagram that appeared to comment on her decision to leave: "Didn't change, just learned," she wrote, with a sunglasses-wearing emoji.

😎 A post shared by Carole Radziwill (@caroleradziwill) on Jul 25, 2018 at 12:48pm PDT

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