To everyone’s surprise, 52-year-old Yolanda Hadid recently announced she was leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Rumors soon started circulating that Hadid was demoted from being a main “housewife” on the show, according to Entertainment Tonight.
Although there are no hard feelings between Hadid and Bravo, they planned on making her appearances less frequent as a friend of the housewives rather than a main character. Hadid graciously declined her new role and opted to leave instead.
The show exposed Hadid to a whirlwind of ups and downs, including her divorce from David Foster and an ongoing battle with Lyme disease. Her time on the highly-rated program often raised skepticism, however, as some castmates questioned her battle with said condition.
The mother of three children posted her departure on Instagram, writing: “I would have loved a more graceful exit then “Season 6” but sometimes we don’t get to control the ending of the chapters in our life………….. I am leaving what’s over without denying its past importance in my life. I believe that every exit is an new entry and with that in mind I say goodbye to my @Bravotv Family as I continue to focus on a my recovery, my children and bring back the privacy within our Home (sic).”
She also added, “Thank you to all the fans for your love and unwavering support these past 4 years. I am grateful for the housewife experience and all it has taught me. I’am excited about this CHOICE and look forward to the next chapter of my life #RHOBH #TimeToSayGoodbye with#Gratitude @evolutionusa @bravoandy @bravotv #WWHL (sic)”