As Luann de Lesseps once famously sang, “Money Can’t Buy You Class” — and it seems the “Real Housewives of New York City” icon had that lyric in mind during a recent interview.
While speaking with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” Luann reacted to former castmates Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer joining forces with longtime frenemy Bethenny Frankel for a promotional campaign with RoC Skincare.
And while Luann wished them well, she couldn’t resist slipping in a little shade.
“Good for them,” Luann said. “I think they needed a little cash, so perfect. It’s a cash grab, what do you want?”
Luann de Lesseps Reacts to Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer’s Bethenny Frankel Team-Up
The partnership raised eyebrows among longtime Bravo fans given the complicated history between Bethenny and many of her former “RHONY” castmates.
Still, Luann made it clear she wasn’t interested in policing anyone’s friendships.
“They can have their relationship, they can be friends with whoever they want,” she said. “I’m not the sn*tch guard anymore. I’m not telling them what to do.”
The Countess also hinted that the reunion may not be quite as permanent as it appears.
“They went very quickly, and they came back very quickly,” she added. “Because we have our own show to do.”
The comments come as several former “RHONY” stars continue finding ways to reconnect outside of the Bravo spotlight.
The RHONY OG Would Rather Zip-Line Than Work With Bethenny Frankel
Luann was promoting the upcoming “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” during the interview when hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy asked a hypothetical question.
Would she rather zip-line again or work alongside Bethenny?
For Luann, the answer came without hesitation.
“Oh girl, give me a zip-line any day, so I can zip on out of there!” she joked.
The remark is the latest chapter in a friendship that has seen plenty of ups and downs over the years.
Luann and Bethenny spent much of their time on “The Real Housewives of New York City” alternating between friendship and feuds. While the pair appeared to put their differences aside during a reunion in the Hamptons in 2024, the peace didn’t seem to last.
After reports surfaced that they had buried the hatchet, Luann later accused Bethenny of using her daughter to get closer to her.
Now, while Sonja and Ramona appear happy to collaborate with Bethenny, Luann seems perfectly content keeping her distance — and making a few memorable one-liners along the way.
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