RHONY: Dorinda Medley QUITS after six seasons of show

Dorinda Medley has quit her Bravo show Real Housewives Of New York after six seasons on the show.

The 55-year-old star made the announcement on Instagram while sharing a photo of herself with a black sparkly fan.

‘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,’ began the blonde.

She added, ‘This was a great outlet for me to heal when my late husband Richard passed away.’ Her husband Richard H Medley died at age 60 in November 2011.

She added, ‘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.’

The Massachusetts native ended her message with ‘Clip!’ 

Medley officially joined the show in 2015 for the show’s seventh season. 

This current season – season 12 – has been a rough one for Medley as she has been feuding with her co-stars and she has been criticized for her drinking. The star has said she has been more vulnerable than ever, and it has taken a toll on her.

This comes after the star is grieving the loss of her ‘dear friend’ Jon Giswold who died on Sunday.

The Bravo star took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to her long time pal, saying she was ‘devastated’ by his passing, in a post on Monday.

Along with being close confidants, Giswold and Medley had worked together to create her popular 80s themed workout class, Dorobics. 

‘I am devastated to let you know my dear friend Jon Giswold passed away yesterday,’ Dorinda penned in a sad Instagram message.

She shared two images that seemed to encapsulate her friendship with Jon, showing them both smiling and goofing around together.

‘Friendships are like homes, some of it is superficial and pretty and some are a part of your foundation. John [sic] was my ride or die, my 5:30 in the morning FaceTime, my thoughts and dreams person, my Dorobics buddy, My Forever Friend,’ Dorinda wrote in the caption.

She continued: ‘I will miss you dearly and smile every time I see a rainbow, hear Donna Summers on the radio, and wake up too early in the morning. 

‘I Love You John [sic] Giswold. Dancing in Heaven. The world is a little less without you in it.#oneofakind #myfriend #rip #❤️’

Along with the photos with Jon, Dorinda also posted a picture of a crucifix at the front of a church. 

Bravo fans will likely recognize Giswold, an author, designer, podcaster and knitter, from his occasional appearances on the Real Housewives of New York.

He also helped Dorinda conceptualize her high-octane retro aerobics class, Dorobics. 

Jon hosted two podcasts, a philosophical themed on called Moments that Matter and one focused on his beloved hobby of knitting, called Knit in the Pit. 

Just a few days ago, Dorinda tagged Jon in a funny Tweet about the infamous knitted afghan from the Rosanne sitcom.

It’s unclear how the entrepreneur died but it appears that his passing was unexpected.

Two days before he died, Jon shared a happy-go-lucky selfie with a poignant caption.