UPDATE 12:19 P.M. PST: A People source confirms Bethenny is not married to film producer/ real estate developer Paul Bernon. The former RHONY star was referencing estranged husband Jason Hoppy in the confusing tweet! She’s still *legally* hitched to him. Case closed.
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In a time of super surprises and big-time bombshells involving Real Housewives of New York, the show’s (former) leading lady Bethenny Frankel just dropped another one: she’s apparently married!
Just days after unexpectedly announcing her exit from the iconic reality TV show on Bravo, the ever-controversial Skinnygirl founder dropped another bomb on her fans, low-key revealing she has tied the knot with boyfriend Paul Bernon! Yes, really!
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It all came about early Friday morning, when the 48-year-old TV icon opted to share her public support for the remaining RHONY cast members, writing a tweet of encouragement (below) while casually dropping in the marriage news:
To my NY hwives: GO GET EM! 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
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) August 23, 2019
Um, wait, so, WHAT?!
Unless the biz maven is kidding around, she must have secretly tied the knot with BF Bernon — though it’s unclear when or where that could’ve happened. The couple did recently vacation in Italy together, where they celebrated his birthday, so maybe they opted for low-key nuptials there?!
Tough to know for sure, but she did share an incredibly romantic message along with a fun set of pictures from that Italian trip back in late July, as you can see (below):
In the accompanying caption, the reality TV mogul and recent Shark Tank addition says her new man “literally and figuratively” saved her life, so, clearly she’s got some strong feelings!!
But strong enough to walk down the aisle?? Maybe so!!!
Gotta say, the ever-bubbly, bad-ass business leader is just full of surprises lately, isn’t she?!
A New Star Is Born…
But back to the mogul’s other bombshell this week… after the reality ruler’s unexpected reveal about leaving the RHONY cast, the folks over at Bravo have been hard at work looking for potential replacements. And now, according to insiders in the know, it appears they may have found one!
On Thursday night, ET spoke to a source who revealed entrepreneur Leah McSweeney is all set to be the newest cast member to join Real Housewives of New York City and take over the Big Apple in Bethenny’s place! The 36-year-old is a New York native, a mother, and the founder of the streetwear brand Married to the Mob. Interesting!!!
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Bravo wouldn’t confirm reports of McSweeney’s addition, but the same source did add a little tidbit suggesting the newcomer has already been hard at work alongside Tinsley Mortimer (below):
“Leah is a friend of Tinsley [Mortimer’s] and the two have already filmed a workout scene together.”
Well then!!!
Take a stroll through McSweeney’s Instagram account (below), if you’re curious, by the way:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZQ_jBFDjl/
Sexy and successful with an attitude, and a feel for laying out and looking great?! Hmmm… looks like she may fit in just fine!!!
But seriously, Bethenny — do you want to share any more big pieces of news while we’re here and ready?! Got anything else to get off your chest, girl?? We can only handle so much! LOLz!!
What do U think about all these big reveals, y’all?? Too much to handle, or what?! What could possibly come next?? Sound OFF about all things Bethenny and more in the comments (below)!!!
[Image via WENN]
