Real Housewives of New York star Lizzy Savetsky has quit the series (Picture: Getty)
Lizzy Savetsky has quit the upcoming Real Housewives of New York reboot during filming.
The influencer and activist was confirmed as part of the cast for the new Bravo show last month, along with Jenna Lyon, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan, Sai De Silva and Erin Dana Lichy.
However, taking to Instagram, the mom-of-three confirmed her departure from the show, revealing that she had been subjected to a ‘torrent of anti-Semitic attacks’.
‘I will not be continuing on the Real Housewives of NYC,’ she began. ‘As a proud orthodox Jewish woman, I thought participating in this series would be a great chance to represent people like me and share my experience.
‘Unfortunately, from the time of my announcement in the cast, I was on the receiving end of a torrent of antisemitic attacks. As this continued, I realized that this path was no longer right for me and my family.
‘I’m looking forward to my next chapter. Stay tuned – and thank you for your love support!’
Lizzy, who is married to plastic surgeon Dr Ira Savetsky, was flooded with supportive comments from a selection of former RHONY stars, as well as fans and friends.
Jill Zarin, NY OG, penned: ‘Sending you and your family our love.’
Leah McSweeney, who starred in the final two seasons, shared a string of heart emoji.
‘You should never have to go through that!! – you are incredibly STRONG & BRAVE – keep following your instincts … AMAZING THINGS ARE COMING,’ a follower commented.
Lizzy shared the news of her departure on Instagram (Picture: Instagram)
‘You are a class act through and through, and the Jewish community couldn’t be prouder of you!! We cannot wait to see what you do next,’ an Instagram user replied.
‘Thank you for showing everyone that mental health and family matter most.’
As one added: ‘Wow. Must have been so hard to decide to go on and then decide to go off!
‘May you always have the strength to stay true to your values and set an example for people everywhere!!!!!!’
The new RHONY gang were unveiled last month (Picture: Bravo)
Bravo bosses spoke of Lizzy’s exit in a statement to People Magazine, which read: ‘After thoughtful consideration and discussion with Lizzy, we have reached the mutual conclusion that Lizzy will not be a cast member on RHONY.’
Insiders also told the outlet that she had stopped filming for the series around two weeks ago.
The news may come as a shock to fans, as the cast for the reboot had only been announced a few weeks ago.
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Andy Cohen introduced fans to the new selection of Housewives at Bravocon, with a press release from the network confirming that the episodes ‘will follow an all-new group of seven dynamic women who run in the same social circles, thriving in one of the most diverse and electric cities in the world.
‘From fashion and real estate, to philanthropy and social influence, these women have made their mark in NYC and will now share their lives as they juggle careers, family life and jam-packed social calendars in the city that never sleeps.’
Real Housewives of New York is airs on Bravo and is available to stream on hayu in the UK.
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‘I’m looking forward to my next chapter.’
