The Real Housewives of New York City saga continues to deliver juicy drama, even years after some of its iconic stars left the Bravo spotlight. In a recent bombshell interview, Luann de Lesseps didn’t hold back when discussing her fractured relationship with former co-star Carole Radziwill, reigniting old tensions and dropping a truth bomb that has fans buzzing. The Countess is stirring the pot, and she’s not mincing words!
Appearing on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the 60-year-old cabaret queen was asked by host Jeff Lewis, 55, about her current standing with Carole, 61, especially in light of Carole’s recent reconciliation with Bravo honcho Andy Cohen, 57. The two made amends earlier this year, paving the way for Carole’s return to Watch What Happens Live. But when it comes to Luann, there’s no olive branch in sight.
“Okay, I mean, I don’t call her in the middle of the night,” Luann quipped, before delivering a scathing assessment. “I’ve got my issues with her, which is, you know, she’s not really that truthful about certain things. Let’s just say, Aviva was correct.”
Yes, you read that right—Luann is throwing it back to one of RHONY’s most infamous feuds, seemingly endorsing Aviva Drescher’s controversial claim from years ago that Carole used a ghostwriter for her 2005 memoir, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love. The accusation, which sparked heated drama on the show, has long been a sore spot for Carole, and Luann’s decision to bring it up now is sure to raise eyebrows.
When Jeff pointed out that her comments might not exactly mend fences with Carole, Luann doubled down with a shrug and a blunt, “I don’t care.” She went on to clarify that their bond was never strong to begin with. “Listen, Carole is Carole, and, you know, I don’t have a relationship with her. I never really did. We were never really close,” she said, effectively slamming the door on any chance of reconciliation.
The shade didn’t stop there. Carole’s recent WWHL appearance offered further insight into the fractured RHONY sisterhood. When asked which former castmates she still keeps in touch with, Carole name-dropped Dorinda Medley, with whom she shares a “really good friendship,” and Heather Thomson, whom she sees occasionally. Notably absent from her list? Luann. “Other than that, I haven’t seen anyone else in eight years,” Carole revealed, confirming the distance between her and the Countess.
The tension between Luann and Carole is a reminder of RHONY’s golden era, where egos clashed, and shade was thrown with precision. Luann’s decision to back Aviva’s old claims adds fuel to a fire that never quite died out, leaving fans wondering if Carole will clap back—or if this is just another chapter in their never-ending saga. One thing’s for sure: when it comes to RHONY drama, the truth always finds a way to resurface, and Luann is here to make sure it’s heard loud and clear.