Annemarie Wiley at BravoCon 2023.Photo:Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty
Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty
Annemarie Wileywill not be returning toThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsfor a second season, a decision she says was not hers.
The 41-year-oldnurse anesthesiologist— who shares four kids with former NFL defensive endMarcellus Wiley— revealed the news of her exit on Instagram on Thursday, ina lengthy statementahead of the show’s 14th season.
“I just got word today that I will not be returning toThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” she wrote. “To say that I’m disappointed is an understatement.”
PEOPLE first reported news of Annemarie’s castingin March 2023. At the time, the Bravo show was midway through shooting the franchise’s 13th season, and brought Annemarie into the fold through longtime castmateKyle Richards.
“I never auditioned for this show. The show found me and asked me to be on it out of the blue, 6 weeks after the cast had already started filming,” said Annemarie, who is also a competitive athlete in track and basketball. “I was thrown into filming 2 weeks later, mid-season.”
PEOPLE reached out to representatives from Bravo for comment.
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The cast of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ season 13: Annemarie Wiley, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff.Emily Shur/Bravo via Getty Images
Emily Shur/Bravo via Getty Images
Annemarie went on to say that she was displeased “fans never got to see the real me or even a glimpse of my unique life story,” and that many things about her were “taped but never shown last season.”
“What I am is a woman — a proud Black woman — who is truly blessed with a wonderful strong Black man as my husband, who lifts me and our four wonderful children up with so much love and positivity on the daily,” she wrote. “It was an important mission of mine for the next season to show a solid Black family unit and that ‘true Black love’ exists, even in Beverly Hills.”
The reality star also explained that she was hoping to explore “my struggle with losing my mother to lung cancer within weeks of taping, and my struggle with adoption trauma and what was going to be, and still will be, a new life journey for me to find my biological parents.”
Annemarie Wiley on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’.Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty
Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty
“To the fans that saw past what was portrayed and saw the REAL me, thank you so much for the love and support,” she said. “I wish all the ladies good luck on the next season and thank you Bravo for the opportunity.”
And though unhappy with the way her story was told, Annemarie said she’s learned from the experience. “As an athlete, challenges only make you stronger and more determined to prosper!” she said. “I’m excited for the new opportunities ahead that celebrate positivity, truth, authenticity, and the values I truly align with.”
“Until we meet again!” she said.
Annemarie Wiley and Marcellus Wiley attend the 2023 Zodiac Ball at The Houdini Estate on Sept. 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
Many fans expressed their outrage over Annemarie’s exit in the comment section of her post, with several claiming that she deserved another shot after she took responsibility and apologized to Stracke during the season reunion.
Others were hoping to see how Annemarie handled the controversy surrounding her husband Marcellus. In November, a women filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court Tuesday claiming that Marcellus, 49, sexually assaulted and raped her in the fall of 1994 on the campus of the New York City-based university.
Marcellus has denied his accuser’s allegations, saying in a lengthy video posted to his YouTube channel that “we did not engage in intercourse.”
Filming on the new season ofRHOBHis set to begin next month. No casting has been announced, but in addition to Richards and Stracke, season 13 also featuredErika Girardi,Dorit Kemsley,Garcelle BeauvaisandCrystal Kung Minkoff.
All seasons are now streaming on Peacock.
source: people.com
