The latest season of Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) has stirred up more than just on-screen drama. As the season finale aired, fans of the show flooded social media, with some sending angry messages to cast members, particularly Sai De Silva. The controversy? A heated feud between Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan, which raised questions about who knew what and when. Now, the fallout is a mix of online outrage, shifting loyalties, and surprise alliances.
Sai, one of the newest RHONY stars, took to her Instagram Story to defend herself against the backlash from viewers. Many fans sent angry direct messages accusing her of not intervening during a tense moment when Brynn allegedly used Ubah’s past trauma against her. However, Sai clarified that she was not in the room during the confrontation. She was in a different room with Ubah, and therefore, couldn’t have passed along the information she didn’t know herself.
“I wanted to address this so [people] can stop sending me angry DMs,” Sai wrote, explaining that she was simply not present when the heated discussion took place. She pointed out that Jessel Taank, not her, had been the one to step in and try to mediate. Still, the damage was done, and the anger from fans continued to simmer.
While Sai was under fire, Jessel Taank emerged as an unlikely hero in the eyes of many fans. Despite being a more understated figure on the show, Jessel took charge during the fallout and attempted to defuse the situation. Her actions have sparked conversations about her role in the RHONY group dynamic, with many viewers praising her for stepping up, while others wonder if she was merely stirring the pot.
As for Jenna Lyons, the show’s most glamorous and poised cast member, she’s caught in a bit of a different narrative. Throughout the season, Jenna’s relationships with the other women have been notably less volatile, earning her some points of favor among fans. During an “Ask Me a Question” session on Instagram, Sai was asked about her relationship with Jenna. “I’m still stalking her,” Sai joked, before adding, “She can run, but she can’t hide. We’re good!”
Despite some tensions on the show, it seems that Sai and Jenna have maintained a strong friendship outside of the drama. Fans of the show have rallied behind Jenna, with many praising her for being level-headed amidst the chaos of the other cast members.
With season 15 now wrapped up, fans are clamoring for information about what’s next. The drama surrounding the Brynn-Ubah fallout and Sai’s role in it has left viewers eager for more. However, when asked if RHONY would return for another season, Sai was blunt: “I know nothing.” While no official announcement has been made, the buzz surrounding the show and its cast members suggests that the drama might be far from over.
The ongoing fan reactions paint a picture of divided loyalties. On one hand, some viewers believe Sai was unfairly criticized and misunderstood. They argue that she did what she could under the circumstances, and any further involvement would have only made the situation worse. On the other hand, fans are still undecided on whether Jessel’s mediation was genuine or if she was simply trying to make a splash in the ongoing drama.
Then there are those who feel that Brynn and Ubah’s feud overshadows everything else, questioning whether the show can ever return to its former glory without such intense personal drama dominating the narrative. Many fans seem to be longing for a more balanced dynamic, where the friendships and alliances feel less manufactured and more authentic.
While the drama on RHONY has become increasingly intense, the real story may lie in the mysterious messages and fan responses that have kept the cast on their toes. Are these messages truly reflective of what viewers want, or are they just another piece of the show’s manufactured drama? With so many unanswered questions, the cast’s journey—whether on-screen or on social media—is far from over. Only time will tell which cast members emerge victorious in this ongoing battle for fan support and whether RHONY will continue to reign as one of the most compelling reality shows on television.