Jill Zarin Allegedly Bragged About Demise of 'RHONY: Legacy'

Reza Farahan claims Zarin took credit for the show's failure during filming of 'The GOAT' in 2024.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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According to 'Shahs of Sunset' star Reza Farahan, former 'Real Housewives of New York City' cast member Jill Zarin claimed she was responsible for the demise of the planned 'RHONY: Legacy' spinoff series. Farahan says Zarin told him she demanded the same salary as Luann de Lesseps, but Bravo refused, leading to the show's cancellation. However, Zarin has previously denied any involvement in the show's downfall.

Why it matters

The 'RHONY: Legacy' series was highly anticipated by fans, as it would have reunited several original cast members. Zarin's alleged boasting about her role in the show's failure, if true, could further damage her reputation among Bravo viewers and cast members.

The details

Farahan claims that while filming the Amazon Freevee series 'The GOAT' in 2024, Zarin told him 'You know that show fell apart because of me.' Farahan says Zarin told him she wanted the same salary as de Lesseps, but Bravo refused, leading her to 'put her foot down' and demand more money, which allegedly caused the 'RHONY: Legacy' series to be canceled. However, Zarin has previously denied any involvement, telling Page Six in 2023 that 'Legacy' didn't happen because 'it just wasn't meant to happen' and that 'it has nothing to do with me.'

  • In 2023, Bravo announced plans for a 'RHONY: Legacy' spinoff series featuring original cast members.
  • In 2024, Zarin and Farahan filmed the Amazon Freevee series 'The GOAT' together.
  • On February 11, 2026, Farahan made the claims about Zarin's alleged boasting on Page Six Radio.

The players

Jill Zarin

A former cast member of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' who was allegedly 'proud' that the planned 'RHONY: Legacy' spinoff series fell apart.

Reza Farahan

A star of the reality series 'Shahs of Sunset' who claims Zarin bragged to him about being responsible for the demise of 'RHONY: Legacy.'

Luann de Lesseps

A fellow 'RHONY' cast member whom Zarin allegedly wanted to be paid the same salary as for the planned 'Legacy' spinoff.

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What they’re saying

“You know that show fell apart because of me,”

— Jill Zarin (Page Six Radio)

“She said to me, 'You know that show fell apart because of me,'”

— Reza Farahan, 'Shahs of Sunset' star (Page Six Radio)

The takeaway

This story highlights the behind-the-scenes drama and contract negotiations that can impact the production of high-profile reality TV shows. Zarin's alleged boasting, if true, could further damage her reputation among Bravo fans and cast members, while the failure of 'RHONY: Legacy' is a disappointment for viewers who were looking forward to the reunion of original 'Housewives' stars.