Dorinda Medley Talks Joining Real Housewives Of New York!

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Socialite Dorinda Medley is the newest Housewife on Real Housewives Of New York in a season that promises tons of ups and downs. The long-time Upper East Side resident warns that she “loves” a good argument and isn’t afraid of drama, or being herself.

Dorinda, a close friend of Ramona Singer, explains that although she’s the new Housewife, she’s very familiar with the way these girls roll! “I know these girls. I know their world. I’ve even done a few cameos,” explains Dorinda. 

“So I thought, why not give it a try and see if it is something that suits me? I live on the Upper East Side, and it’s a small fishbowl up here,” continues Dorinda. “I am not going to be that ball of yarn that came out of nowhere.” 

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The Massachusetts-native, who once ran a cashmere company that was a favorite of the late Princess Diana, moved back to NYC following her divorce and got into high-end real estate, eventually marrying hedge fund manager Richard Medley, who passed away in 2011.

Dorinda describes herself as self-made and not afraid to get into a tangle, but she also knows how to mix with the rich and fabulous! With the death of her husband, she found herself in the face of yet another renaissance as she rebuilt her life. 

“I’ve been presented with a lot of different challenges and that’s why I wasn’t afraid to be on the ‘Housewives,” she tells the New York Post. “The whole point is to keep going foward and try again.” Courtesy of her friendship with Ramona, Dorinda was prepared for the drama and ready to mix it up – even if that meant an argument or two! Although she does have trepidations about the magic of editing and is nervous about the finished product.  

“I think I’m creative, and I consider myself a smart woman,” Dorinda describes. “I like to see a good argument between two people. I think you learn when you argue, it’s just an expression of your opinion.”

As for the role she hopes to play on RHONY, Dorinda wants to be “the fun one” and says she has no qualms about getting older and keeping the party alive! “I want to be the woman at 80 cracking jokes and picking up a man,” she quips. “I want to be the life of the party until my last breath.” TURTLE TIME (I can see why she and Pinot get along…)

Dorinda will also be featuring her relationship on the show. She is currently dating John Mahdessian, renowned restorer of couture -and the owner of Madame Paulette. I can only imagine what this man will do with Sonja Morgan‘s closet… 

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[Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/Bravo]

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