Not gone: Tinsley Mortimer (pictured earlier this month) will return to Real Housewives of New York for season 12 – and is not in ‘survival mode’ or on the verge of being cut, DailyMail.com can reveal
Socialite Tinsley Mortimer will return to Real Housewives of New York for season 12 – and is not in ‘survival mode’ or on the verge of being cut, DailyMail.com can reveal.
Reports that surfaced over the weekend claimed producers are planning a cull of the cast, with Mortimer deemed to be ‘too scripted’ and ‘not offering a lot’.
But a source close to the 43-year-old socialite has hit back, telling DailyMail.com that the rumors are nothing more than ‘fake news’ put out by ‘delusional’ fellow cast member.
The source said: ‘This is fake news created by another Housewife who is desperate to be on the show next season and is so delusional that she feels pushing a false narrative in the press will result in it coming true.
‘Tinsley is the youngest cast member and one that the core audience demographic relates well to.
‘Therefore, from a business perspective, she is a big asset to the show and very well-liked by producers and crew.
‘Producers love Tinsley because she is easy to work with, doesn’t make diva demands, and is game for anything.
She’s unlike some of the veteran cast members who are demanding big paychecks and a long list of demands such as hair and makeup, wardrobe and assistants to be paid for as part of their contracts.
‘Tinsley is a saint in comparison.’
The insider added: ‘The cast members who are really on the chopping block are those who have gotten too big for their britches and have delusions of grandeur that have caused them to lose touch with reality.
‘Tinsley has a five year contract with two years left. As far as the others are concerned, many of their contracts are up and on a season to season basis.
‘Tinsley's not going anywhere.’
The claws are out: A source close to the 43-year-old socialite has hit back, telling DailyMail.com that the rumors she is leaving are nothing more than
