RHONY's Bethenny Frankel Says She Was Told to Get Double Mastectomy

The Real Housewives of New York City alum describes visiting a high-end medical service where she says she received the advice; E! News reports her account.

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on Late Night BBN
Published 10:35 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by E! News: “RHONY’s Bethenny Frankel Says She Was Told to Get Double Mastectomy”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:35 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.

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E! NewsRHONY’s Bethenny Frankel Says She Was Told to Get Double Mastectomy

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBethenny Frankel, the Real Housewives of New York City alum, says she was told to get a double mastectomy after what she calls a slightly nerve-wracking trip to a very high-end medical service.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe's sharing it publicly, and that matters, because a lot of people sit in a waiting room with a scary recommendation and never say a word about it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe part that gets me is the phrase very high-end medical service. Even the scary appointment now comes with a premium tier.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA second opinion is a gift, Kenji. I wish someone had told me that before I hired my life coach.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYour life coach?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentVera just told us her coach needs a second opinion. Content.

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