"I am truly grateful for the experience, the friendships and the fans that have been part of this RHONY chapter," the fashion designer said

Rebecca Minkoff ’s time on The Real Housewives of New York City has come to an end. Minkoff, 42, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 4 — the same night in which part two of the season 15 RHONY reunion was aired by Bravo — to announce her departure from the reality series after just one season.

The 'RHONY' season 16 cast will reportedly return to Bravo without designer Rebecca Minkoff, who starred as a "friend" on season 15.

Minkoff joined the franchise in Season 15 in a “friend of” role, meaning she was only recurring and not a full-time cast member. The entrepreneur seemed to struggle with confrontation, especially when her co-stars questioned her Scientology beliefs.

Rebecca Minkoff confirms exit from 'RHONY' after one season

Rebecca Minkoff is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City after one season, she confirmed in a statement on February 4. The fashion designer joined the RHONY crew, which also includes Erin Lichy,

The polarizing 15th season of the recently-rebooted series has come to a close, but which cast members (if any) will come back for another season?

Rebecca Minkoff is ready for a new beginning. The designer announced that she will not be returning to The Real Housewives of New York City after appearing as a "friend of" the cast on the just-wrapped season 15.