Why was Dorinda Medley fired from RHONY?
DORINDA Medley joined Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York during the show’s 7th season.
Six seasons later, the former cast member was fired from the franchise.
Why was Dorinda Medley fired from RHONY?
On August 25, 2020, it was revealed Dorinda Medley was fired from the RHONY.
According to insiders with the show, Dorinda was let go because she reportedly failed to take accountability for her drunken and mean-spirited behavior.
Sources also shared that her insensitive comments toward co-star Tinsley Mortimer’s fertility struggles and breaking the fourth wall also contributed to why she was axed.
While referring to the last episode of season 12, an insider told The U.S. Sun: “Bravo hates nothing more than when cast members break the fourth wall.
“The second Dorinda did that, she basically put in her resignation!
“Producers hate when they bring the show into the plot. Sure, Dorinda isn’t the nicest drunk but she tells it like it is.
“Dorinda said Tinsley violated her contract, which infuriated producers.”
The source added: “Dorinda was so mad about that because she felt Tinsley got special treatment, and the remaining cast was forced to carry her weight the rest of the season, and they didn’t get paid any more to step it up.
“Of course, Dorinda is upset she was fired, anyone would be!”
Another RHONY source disputed the information and disclosed: “That isn’t true. The reunion addresses Tinsley leaving early yes, but it has nothing to do with Dorinda leaving the show.”
Meanwhile, an additional behind-the-scenes confidante commented to ET: “Dorinda was very aggravated all season long and it was too difficult to work with her.
“It’s obvious she needs to work on herself. The reunion was rough and she wouldn’t acknowledge her bad behavior.”
Regarding her exit from the longtime Bravo series, Dorinda took to Instagram and announced: “What a journey this has been. I have laughed and cried and tried to Make it Nice…but all things must come to an end.
“This was a great outlet for me to heal when my late husband Richard passed away.
“I have met so many interesting people and learned so much about myself, about life and about women along the way.
“Thank you to Bravo and NBC for the incredible ride and to my cast mates for constant stimulation and entertainment. I wish you all health, happiness, and success. Clip! Dorinda.”
When did Dorinda return to The Real Housewives?
On June 23, 2022, Dorinda returned to the franchise for season 2 of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.
On May 15, 2023, it was revealed she was slated to come back for season 5.
This edition of the program is titled RHUGT: RHONY Legacy and features Dorinda with several of her past co-stars.
Filming for the show is scheduled to begin sometime in June 2023 at Saline Beach in St. Barts.
Ramona Singer, Luanne de Lesseps, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, and Kristen Taekman are also a part of the cast.
What is Dorinda’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dorinda’s fortune is estimated to be $20million.
Her RHONY salary was believed to be $250,000 per season.
Aside from reality TV, she was the owner of DCL Cashmere and her company’s clients consisted of famous faces such as Joan Collins and Princess Diana.
Following her divorce from Ralph Lynch, Dorinda sold the organization and relocated from London to New York City.