Nicole Martin Is Not Returning for 'RHOM' Season 7 — But Is She Gone Forever?

Since The Real Housewives of Miami wrapped its three-part Season 6 reunion in March 2024, the behind-the-scenes drama has had fans begging for Andy Cohen and a camera.

Shortly after filming, Distractify broke that Alexia Nepola's third husband, Todd Nepola, filed for divorce after three years of marriage, and they've been anything but estranged ever since.

Unfortunately, RHOM Season 7 will continue without Dr. Nicole Martin.

Nicole joined RHOM in Season 4 when the show returned to Bravo after an eight-year hiatus. She soon became a fan-favorite 'wife, but shocked fans when she revealed why she would be stepping away from cameras in September 2024.

Here's what we know about the Bravolebrity's unexpected departure.

In a touching Instagram post, Nicole revealed that she was stepping away from RHOM Season 7 to focus on her mental health after experiencing post-partum anxiety following the birth of her second child, Genevieve, in March 2024.

"After this pregnancy, I started to suffer from significant postpartum anxiety—something new that I did not experience with my previous pregnancy. It all started about a week after giving birth when I found myself having an overwhelming sense of worry and fear out of nowhere," she wrote.

"This is a part of my life that I am learning to navigate, and it’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Given where I am right now, I have decided not to return to RHOM."

She continued, "Prioritizing my health and my family is something I need to do at this moment. It’s a step towards healing and finding balance, and I hope you can understand and support this choice."

Fans flooded Nicole's comment section with well-wishes, but it was Bravo boss Andy Cohen's comment that gave fans some hope Nicole will be back at some point.

"We have been lucky to have you and will be again if (and hopefully when) you feel the time is right," Andy wrote.

In the meantime, Nicole will be focused on her kids, including her older son Greyson, which she also shares with her fiancée, attorney Anthony Lopez.

While Nicole is not filming, there will reportedly be a "few fresh faces" vying to take her mojito.

We also know that the rest of Season 6's cast — Alexia Nepola, Lisa Hochstein, Larsa Pippen, Julia Lemigova, and Guerdy Abraira — and cast friends — Adriana de Moura, Marysol Patton, and Kiki Barth — are set to return for Season 7 and filmed scenes together on Sept. 10.

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