The Real Housewives of Rhode Island was a smash hit with Bravo fans. It was the franchise’s first new city in several years. Liz McGraw was a big part of several storylines in the first season. However, she made the shocking announcement after the reunion that she was leaving and wouldn’t be back for Season 2. Her close friend and RHONJ star, Dolores Catania, dropped a huge clue about the reason behind the sudden exit. Keep reading for all the details.
Liz McGraw Announces She’s Leaving RHORI After 1 Season
Liz McGraw didn’t always get along with her RHORI co-stars, but she always brought the drama. She often tangled with Jo-Ellen Tiberi, whom she accused of stirring things up. Bravo didn’t waste time renewing the hit show for another season. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiered in April, and Andy Cohen announced Season 2 a month later.
But just as the cameras picked up again, Liz McGraw made a shocking announcement. She wrote on social media that she made the decision to “step back” from the show to focus on her “my family, my work and my passions.”
The news sent shockwaves through the Bravoverse. Usually when a Real Housewives star is one season and done, it’s the network’s decision. What happened?
Dolores Catania Drops Clue For Sudden Exit
RHORI fans thought they were seeing double when Dolores Catania and Liz McGraw shared scenes together. The two bear an uncanny resemblance. They’re also close friends. Bravo viewers know Dolores Catania from her role on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She’s one of three cast members returning for Season 15 later this year.
Dolores Catania was a guest on the Two Ts in a Pod podcast this week. RHOC star Tamra Judge expressed surprise that Liz McGraw quit RHORI after one season. Dolores Catania gave a huge clue about what caused her friend to leave. “She got hammered on social media. What did she do to deserve that?”
Tamra Judge admitted it would be hard for a first-time reality star to face backlash online. “It was more than that. Liz does homeless food drives at her dispensary. She’s the most generous person. And I wish that everyone got to see that side,” Dolores Catania added.
Fans speculated online after Liz McGraw’s announcement that she was worried about things from her past coming to light. One of her close friends is currently facing decades in prison. However, she denied the rumors and threatened to track down the source of the speculation. “Now that I have time on my hands, I will start the process of holding those originating and spreading such fiction accountable,” the RHORI star wrote on social media.
Finally, Dolores Catania hinted that online hate was the reason for Liz McGraw’s departure. Share your reaction in the comments.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
