Luann de Lesseps‘stay in rehabwon’t be affecting her upcomingCountess and Friendscabaret dates.
TheReal Housewives of New York Citystar announced on Saturday that she would bereturning from the alcohol treatment facilityafter three weeks to take the stage for her acclaimed show next month.
“Thank you so much for all of your support,” de Lesseps, 53, wrote on Instagram, captioning a video of the cabaret. “I wanted you to know I’m doing great and I hope you’ll come and see me. … Looking forward to being back on stage!!!”
De Lesseps is scheduled to take the stage atThe Paramount in Long Island, New York, on Aug. 4 and then again at the Music Box Theater atThe Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Aug. 24.
After her cabaret, “she will continue her out-patient treatment” before returning to film the next season of the Bravo series, a source close to the star tells PEOPLE.
Says the insider: “Luann feels a lot better. Bravo has been so supportive.”
PEOPLE broke the news exclusively on July 16 that she hadreturned to rehab for a second time, with costarBethenny Frankelcalling the decision “brave and honest.”
In turn, she missed the taping of theRHONYseason 10 reunion.
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It’s been a tough year for de Lesseps.
The Countess wasarrested in the early morning hours of Dec. 24and released on her own recognizance that same day after allegedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida. She recentlystruck a plea deal in the case, and will avoid jail time.
After her arrest, de Lesseps — who hadgotten marriedto ex-husbandTom D’Agostinoin Palm Beach on the previous New Year’s Eve beforetheir divorce seven months later— released a statement, saying, “This was my first time in Palm Beach since my wedding, and being here brought up long-buried emotions. I want to offer my sincere apologies to anyone I might have offended with my behavior. I am committed to a transformative and hopeful 2018.”
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The source close to mother of two said that lawsuit was a driving factor in her heading to rehab.
“The lawyers are speaking on both sides and Luann is hoping for a speedy resolution because she loves her children very much,” the source added.
The Real Housewives of New York Cityairs Wednesdays (9 p.m. ET) on Bravo.
source: people.com
