Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Bensimon has called off her engagement to Scott Litner, just four days ahead of their planned nuptials. A representative for Bensimon confirmed the news to Us Weekly on June 25th, stating that she is “taking a moment to herself” before elaborating on the breakup, with her primary focus being on her daughters, Sea and Teddy, from her previous marriage.
“I have decided that my two daughters are my priority and I won’t be moving forward with this wedding,” Bensimon, 56, stated, requesting privacy during this time.
The couple had intended to exchange vows in an intimate ceremony in Litner’s mother’s backyard in Boston, followed by a larger celebration in the Hamptons.
In the months leading up to the wedding, Bensimon had been actively involved in planning the nuptials, initially aiming for a relaxed approach but later jokingly admitting to People that she might “become a total bridezilla.”
The Real Housewives of New York City debuted in 2008, but not all of the original cast members have remained on the show. The first season featured Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Bethenny Frankel, Jill Zarin, and Alex McCord. Kelly Killoren Bensimon joined in season 2, while Sonja Morgan became a full-time cast member later on. […]
Bensimon and Litner got engaged during a romantic getaway to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in July 2023. Speaking to Us Weekly about the proposal, Bensimon shared how Litner asked her to take him to her favorite spot in her hometown, where he popped the question. She described the moment as “very real and genuine.”
Following the engagement, Bensimon listed her New York City apartment for rent and moved in with Litner.
While some celebrity couples have stood the test of time, others have not been so fortunate. Several Hollywood duos called it quits in the early months of 2024, leaving fans surprised. One notable split was that of The Bachelorette’s Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo, who divorced after four years of marriage. […]
In the lead-up to her wedding, Bensimon selected three wedding dresses from Kleinfeld Bridal and enjoyed a memorable bachelorette trip with her daughters in Jamaica. She expressed her joy and emotion leading up to her wedding day, stating that she “would not change this day and the lead-up to it for anything.”