Fans were left frustrated and wanting more after the reunion of βThe Real Housewives of New York Cityβ (RHONY) aired. The two-part event finally addressed the bombshell season 15 finale, giving co-stars Ubah Hassan and Brynn Whitfield the chance to hash it out for good. But now that the two women settled their differences, the fate of Whitfield on the reality TV show seems to be up in the air.
During the reunion, emotions were high as Whitfield and Hassan recalled the night chaos ensued during their trip to Puerto Rico. All the cast mates got to share their peace, but what surprised everyone during the reunion was when Hassan walked over to Whitfield sitting on the opposite couch, hugged her, and forgave her.
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Unlike Hassan, the other cast members werenβt so quick to forgive Whitfield after their Puerto Rico trip led to a falling out between Whitfield and practically everybody else. Leading everyone to wonder if sheβll return next season.
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The Root previously reported on all the drama that unfolded during a group trip to Puerto Rico. Hassan first claimed Whitfield βmayβ have slept with an executive to secure her spot on the show. But everything ramped up a notch when Whitfield later told the other housewives she was especially hurt by Hassanβs accusation because she previously confided in Hassan about being sexually assaulted.
Most of the cast mates were on Whitfieldβs side until word got back to Hassan about Whitfieldβs confession to the women. Then, it became clear her story wasnβt adding up. Hassan was even sent reeling, crying and throwing up over the entire situation. In the end, it was revealed that Whitfield never had the phone conversation she claimed to have with Hassan, and with that, all the women began turning their backs on her.
Fan Reactions
Online, fans of RHONY expressed their frustration with the Whitfield/Hassan drama. @emma_oyomba tweeted βBrynn having SIX people explaining to her the severity of her actions & also telling her that the way she recalls things happening did in fact not happen that way and her STILL refusing to just acknowledge it and apologize shows me sheβs is living in a state of delusion.β
Another user, @jennS012, agreed calling Whitfield βcalculating and manipulative.β
In the end, Hassan and Whitfield seemingly made up. But just because Hassan forgave her for lying, that doesnβt mean the rest of the Bravo community does. X user @graciejones730 said βI donβt care if Ubah has forgiven Brynn. I still donβt want her back next season.β
Many fans remember Whitfieldβs recent interview with Rolling Stone and say sheβs completely changed her tune from the reunion. Whitfield gave βan emotional apology yet she had a Rolling Stones article locked and loaded still doubling down on her heinous actions,β said @glisteninnn on X.
Brynnβs Rolling Stone Interview
In the interview, the reality TV star doubled down on feeling ostracized by the other women while filming. βThat was shocking,β Whitfield said. βYouβre telling me that in the three minutes from when Iβm called horrible names [by Hassan] and Iβm obviously upset that I somehow devised a plan?β
She continued saying sheβs still confused by everyoneβs sudden change in behavior. βI look back, Iβve scanned every text, Iβve checked every conversation, and I have no idea.β The interview happened after the reunion was filmed but before the episodes aired. βAfter the reunion, I personally felt like β are we in a position where everything is fixed and perfect? No, not remotely,β Whitfield admitted. βBut at least weβre now, maybe hopefully at step one.β
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