Luann de Lessepsis not about to take the fall for something she didn’t do.De Lesseps slammed a report that claimed she put production of theReal Housewives of New York Cityin jeopardy after she wasphotographedattending an indoor party in Coral Gables, Florida, with friends earlier this week amid the ongoingcoronaviruspandemic. In several photos, de Lesseps was seen without a protective face mask.But the reality star, 55, toldPage Sixthat all guests were required to provide a negative COVID-19 test before entering the party.“I took the mask off for some photos,” she told the outlet. “Knowing everyone had tested negative, I felt comfortable doing that.“Her behavior came into question after the production ofRHONYwasforced to shut down for a second timeearlier this month. A source told PEOPLE that a cast member had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Luann de Lesseps.Getty ImagesAfter one of the women received the positive diagnosis for COVID-19, the source said production swiftly came to a halt and a previously scheduled cast trip was also canceled as part of Bravo’s strict safety protocols.RHONY season 12 cast.Sophy Holland/BravoIn October, filming on the New York City franchise was partially suspended after a crew member tested positive. Despite a report claiming at the time that production on season 13 was shut down after a member of the cast tested positive, a source close to production said that “a Housewife never tested positive for coronavirus.“Along with de Lesseps, the new season will feature returning HousewivesRamona Singer,Leah McSweeneyandSonja Morgan, along with newcomerEboni K. Williams. Williams' casting news was announced in October, making her the show’sfirst Black Housewife.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the WHO andlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
Luann de Lessepsis not about to take the fall for something she didn’t do.
De Lesseps slammed a report that claimed she put production of theReal Housewives of New York Cityin jeopardy after she wasphotographedattending an indoor party in Coral Gables, Florida, with friends earlier this week amid the ongoingcoronaviruspandemic. In several photos, de Lesseps was seen without a protective face mask.
But the reality star, 55, toldPage Sixthat all guests were required to provide a negative COVID-19 test before entering the party.
“I took the mask off for some photos,” she told the outlet. “Knowing everyone had tested negative, I felt comfortable doing that.”
Her behavior came into question after the production ofRHONYwasforced to shut down for a second timeearlier this month. A source told PEOPLE that a cast member had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Luann de Lesseps.Getty Images
After one of the women received the positive diagnosis for COVID-19, the source said production swiftly came to a halt and a previously scheduled cast trip was also canceled as part of Bravo’s strict safety protocols.
RHONY season 12 cast.Sophy Holland/Bravo
In October, filming on the New York City franchise was partially suspended after a crew member tested positive. Despite a report claiming at the time that production on season 13 was shut down after a member of the cast tested positive, a source close to production said that “a Housewife never tested positive for coronavirus.”
Along with de Lesseps, the new season will feature returning HousewivesRamona Singer,Leah McSweeneyandSonja Morgan, along with newcomerEboni K. Williams. Williams' casting news was announced in October, making her the show’sfirst Black Housewife.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from the WHO andlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
source: people.com
