Luann D’Agostino Says Tinsley Mortimer “Holds Her Own” On RHONY!

Luann D’Agostino opens up about her newest Real Housewives of New York City cast member, former New York City socialite Tinsley Mortimer. The former Countess reveals that the newbie on the show "holds her own" and reveals what fans can expect from her in new season.

“You know how socialites, you know them just a little? You’re aware of them, you meet them, you don’t get to spend a heck of a lot of time with them or get to know them really well,” D’Agostino told PEOPLE Now. “So I think her biggest challenge is integrating with a group of women like this, who have a history and have many years of working together and being friends … really just infiltrating this cast.”

“Not intimidating at all!” she added with a laugh. “I’m sure it was easy as can be for her.”

That being said, D’Agostino said Mortimer “holds her own.”

“She’s a little younger, she’s dating, she’s reinventing herself in New York from her past and moving forward,” said D’Agostino of the star. “I admire girls who change it up, switch it up and move forward — really fast.”

“Every season you never know what to expect,” continued D’Agostino. “We travel and we take a trip to Mexico, which is a lot of fun but also a lot of drama.”



“This cast has such a history together that there are so many things that are yet to be uncovered,” she added. “Even though you’ve seen us on the show for years, there’s always something new that comes up.”

The star also opened up about how her daughter Victoria, 22, and son Noel, 20, are adjusting to their new stepfather Tom D’Agostino, Jr.

“The kids love Tom,” gushed D’Agostino. “When you’re married, it solidifies everything. The children were in the wedding. Victoria was my flower girl and Noel was my ring-bearer. For them to see their mom walking down the aisle and getting married made it really solid for them.”

“They’re loving life,” she continued. “They’re totally grown and don’t live at home anymore. We have a lot of fun with them. When Mommy’s happy, everybody’s happy! Now Mommy is Mrs. D’Agostino.”

The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 airs Wednesday nights at 9pm/8c on Bravo. For International #RealHousewives TV Listings, click here!

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