Real Housewives of Orange County star Peggy Tanous has announced that she will be leaving the BRAVO franchise, effective immediately.

The mother-of-two confirmed her decision via a Facebook post, Tuesday – because, what is more official than a FB status update?

After months of negotiation and soul searching, I have declined [Bravo's] offer to return to the show… I just felt in my heart that…the time it would take me away from my family was just not a healthy path for me.

With other Housewives are speaking out against the “unhealthy” nature of the BRAVO reality series, Tanous is saying quite the opposite, crediting her experience on RHOOC with helping her overcome the postpartum depression she suffered after the birth of her daughters.

I loved being a part of the Bravo family and do look forward to any new endeavors this may bring,… I already have several opportunities to host upcoming TV shows that will empower woman, as well as my husband and I are about to launch our own wine… Who knows, perhaps if many of you want to continue to follow me and my family’s lives, then a new show can be created! One of ‘real’ family fun, natural life drama, holistic living, life lessons and experiences.

A new show?  Oh I see.  You’re not an ensemble type gal – you’re looking for your next stint on TV to be “The Peggy Show”.  I got you.

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