Real Housewives Of New York City: Bethenny Frankel reveals being hurt by Luann de Lesseps comments
Bethenny Frankel choked back tears while admitting that Luann de Lesseps hurt her feelings on Wednesday's episode of The Real Housewives Of New York City.
The 48-year-old Skinnygirl lifestyle brand creator made the revelation while visiting Luann, 53, at her new home in upstate New York.
'I'm hurt that you would say something negative. It really did hurt me to be honest,' Bethenny said as her voice cracked with emotion.
Hurt feelings: Bethenny Frankel revealed that she was hurt by comments made by Luann de Lesseps on Thursday's episode of The Real Housewives Of New York City
She was stung by comments that Luann made after Bethenny had to leave her Halloween party to be with her nine-year-old daughter Bryn.
Luann anticipated that Bethenny was going to come in hot to her home in Kingston and was prepared to deflect her attack.
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She told early arrival Sonja Morgan, 55, that she planned on telling Bethenny that she 'wanted her there to celebrate my accomplishment'.
Luann tried it out with Bethenny in the heat of the moment, but it immediately backfired.
Halloween host: Luann was critical of Bethenny after she left her Halloween party before her performance
Early night: Bethenny said she was at the party for three hours but had to leave to relieve her babysitter
Bethenny said Luann was being narcissistic particularly after she had stepped up with her intervention and rehab.
'I can't live my life to celebrate you. I've done Luann,' Bethenny said as Luann looked on with a shocked look on her face.
The season 11 episode titled Upstate Girls opened with Bethenny and Tinsley Mortimer, 43, meeting up at a Mexican restaurant.
Chiming in: Tinsley Mortimer also chimed in that Luann was being self-centered at her party
That backfired: Luann planned on defusing the situation by telling Bethenny that she wanted her to celebrate the good after helping her with the bad, but that didn't work
Tinsley was dealing with her dog Bambi being diagnosed with cancer and her biological clock ticking.
She took heat a few days earlier from Sonja for desperately wanting a family after her recent breakup with Scott Kluth.
Sonja meanwhile was getting a tour of Luann's new place up the Hudson River.
The hostess: The reality star was hosting the women for the first time at her home in Kingston
Round house: Luann was living in a round house up the Hudson River from New York City
Secluded area: The reality star said she felt more secure in the secluded area
Nice views: The cozy home featured plenty of views of the water
She confessed to Luann that she was too harsh with Tinsley, but stood by her opinion that Tinsley didn't need a man to have a baby.
Ramona Singer, 62, caught up with Bethenny and Tinsley at the restaurant.
She mentioned shopping with show newcomer Barbara Pavovit and learning a lesson about communication.
Clock ticking: Tinsley Mortimer told Bethenny how Sonja Morgan yelled at her for wanting to have a family
Ramona then prefaced her next remarks to Bethenny by saying she had 'good intentions'.
Bethenny was shown in a confessional pulling her arms above her head.
'Let me get stretched out and ready for this bulls***,' she quipped.
Good intentions: Ramona Singer arrived and told Bethenny that her next remarks were going to be delivered with 'good intentions'
Stretching time: Bethenny was shown in a confessional stretching and quipped that she was getting ready for Ramona's 'bulls***'
Ramona tried to scold Bethenny for missing her fundraising event to attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show instead.
Bethenny shut it down by asking Ramona what she would have done in her place.
'I don't know,' said Ramona, who has gained a reputation for social climbing.
Full schedule: Bethenny shut down Ramona as she tried to scold her for missing a fundraiser
Bethenny apologized but noted that she goes to bed early and even left Luann's Halloween party at 11:30 pm.
Ramona, Bethenny and Tinsley all were in agreement that Luann was out of line criticizing Bethenny after all she had done to help her.
'She expects people to do things for her because she's a cabaret star,' Ramona said.
Cabaret star: Ramona in a confessional mocked Luann for being a demanding cabaret star
Tinsley admitted that she felt 'inadequate' without a child and was 'programmed' to feel that way.
She called herself a great guardian of her chihuahuas and considered it a strong indicator for her parenting potential.
'I know I could be a great mother,' Tinsley said.
Tough time: Tinsley admitted that she felt 'inadequate' without a child
Great mother: The socialite called herself a great guardian of her chihuahuas and considered it a strong indicator for her parenting potential
She also revealed that she did not want to date.
Bethenny said she couldn't have it all and Ramona said by not dating she'd 'lose another six months'.
'She is running out of time,' Ramona said.
Good advice: Ramona and Bethenny urged Tinsley to change her thinking about having kids
'If you want to have children, you need to get cracking,' Bethenny said.
Tinsley said she would get back to them in four weeks after considering using a sperm donor to become a mother.
Ramona then floated going on a group get-away to Miami before Christmas and Tinsley and Bethenny said they would go.
Miami trip: Ramona at the Mexican restaurant floated going to Miami before Christmas
Sonja meanwhile warned Luann that the women were upset that she didn't come down to see them at her Halloween party where she performed Money Can't Buy You Class.
She agreed with Luann's strategy to defuse the situation and said she was borrowing a page from Ramona's playbook.
Bethenny on the ride upstate wondered how often Luann would say the word 'cabaret' and Tinsley suggested they should drink each time.
Duly warned: Sonja warned Luann that the women were upset that she didn't come out to see them at the Halloween party
Ramona was coming late to Luann's but decided to spend $200 on a housewarming gift to stay on her good side.
Luann, Sonja and Barbara were lounging around by the fireplace when Bethenny, Tinsley and Dorinda Medley arrived.
They checked out social media posts of Ramona enjoying her birthday party with another group of 'best friends'.
Housewarming gift: Ramona was looking to spend $200 on a housewarming present for Luann
Running late: The reality star decided to buy candles for Luann
Carpool ride: Dorinda, Bethenny and Tinsley rode upstate together
Word game: Bethenny wondered how many times they would hear the word 'cabaret'
Barbara revealed that she was 'sexually fluid' but preferred men more than women.
Bethenny then brought up her issue with Luann speaking critically of her for leaving the Halloween party and the episode with a To Be Continued message.
The Real Housewives Of New York City will return next week on Bravo.
Birthday girl: The women checked out social media posts of Ramona celebrating her birthday with another set of friends
Statement necklace: Luann was wearing one of her statement necklaces from her cabaret collection
Cowboy hat: Bethenny arrived wearing a stylish cowboy hat
Sexually fluid: Barbara revealed that she was 'sexually fluid'
In stride: Bethenny took Barbara's revelation in stride
