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Nicole Martin confirms that she won’t be returning to RHOM full-time for season 7 and reveals the surprising reason why. Plus, Andy Cohen weighs in on Nicole’s departure.
The rumors are sadly true!
Over the weekend, Nicole Martin confirmed the recent rumors that she would not return for season 7 of the Real Housewives of Miami. Production for the upcoming season began last Tuesday, but the anesthesiologist and longtime RHOM star was nowhere in sight.
In a statement on Instagram, Nicole Martin explained that she would not be returning to RHOM for season 7 as a full-time cast member due to experiencing postpartum anxiety following the birth of her daughter, Genevieve, in March.
The RHOM star shared:
Taking a moment to shine a light on something I’ve been quietly navigating in my personal life…
On March 26th, we proudly welcomed our daughter, baby Genevieve, arriving 5 weeks ahead of schedule and spending almost 2 weeks in the NICU. After this pregnancy, I started to suffer from significant postpartum anxiety—something new that I did not experience with my previous pregnancy. It all started about a week after giving birth when I found myself having an overwhelming sense of worry and fear out of nowhere. It felt like my mind was constantly on high alert, panicked and worrying endlessly about the health of my baby, myself, and my family.
Postpartum anxiety is more common than we hear about, and it’s crucial that we talk openly about it. 1 in 5 mothers experience mental health disorders during or after pregnancy, with most issues going unreported and untreated. By sharing our experiences, we can offer each other comfort and strength, and remind one another that we’re not alone.
This is a part of my life that I am learning to navigate, and it’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Given where I am right now, I have decided not to return to RHOM. Prioritizing my health and my family is something I need to do at this moment. It’s a step towards healing and finding balance, and I hope you can understand and support this choice.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me and for creating a space where I feel comfortable sharing these parts of my life. I hope that my openness can help others who might be struggling and encourage us all to support one another through our most challenging times.With Love,Nicole
Shortly after Nicole Martin’s announcement, Andy Cohen weighed in and clarified that Bravo would happily welcome her back into the fold whenever she is ready.
“We have been lucky to have you and will be again if (and hopefully when) you feel the time is right,” Andy commented on Instagram, to which Nicole replied, “Thank you, @bravoandy, for all the support over the years!”
Insiders confirm that the rest of last season’s full-time stars, Alexia Nepola, Lisa Hochstein, Larsa Pippen, Julia Lemigova, and Guerdy Abraira, are all back for season 7.
Adriana de Moura, Marysol Patton, and Kiki Barth are also shooting for the upcoming season of RHOM.
Several new faces are expected to begin filming soon. According to Page Six insiders, “showrunners will decide at a later time who will secure a coveted mojito and who will appear in a part-time role.”
The Real Housewives of Miami is expected to return for season 7 in mid-2025.
Stay tuned for more on this developing story.
