Episode 2 of The Real Housewives of New York City season 15 was released on October 8. The episode, titled You Can Run but You Can't Ride, saw Erin apologize to Brynn for talking about her financial situation on the Jeff Lewis podcast.
While they were sitting down and talking about how they felt about the podcast, Erin opened up about the stress she was under because of her mom being in chemo. Fans of The Real Housewives of New York City already know about her mom battling cancer and her support towards her.
Brynn, who was sitting right abross her on the sofa, didn't move to hug her or to comfort her. She then appeared on a confessional to say that she and Erin were like sisters, so seeing her go through it hurt her. Fans of The Real Housewives of New York City took to X to criticize Brynn for not hugging Erin in times of need, then going on a confessional to say they were like sisters.
"Why is Brin breaking down telling Brynn about her mom going through chemo and Brynn is not even making a move to hug her or hold her hand or show some... empathy?" a fan said.
"This seems so awkward with Brynn not comforting Erin about her mom," another fan said.
"I kinda wish Brynn hugged Erin when she was crying about her mom but oh well," said a third fan.
"Brynn not going to hug Erin as she cries about her mom’s chemo is sending me," another comment read.
Some Real Housewives of New York City fans also criticized Brynn for bringing up issues she had with Erin at a time when she was going through so much because of her mom's illness. Others simply talked about her having a straight face while her friend cried.
"Erin’s Mom has cancer yet she’s fighting and losing battles with Brynn over Brynn stirring the pot," an X user commented.
"Idk Brynn didn’t seem moved by Erin’s mom going through chemo…you gotta watch that," another X user said.
"Erin’s sitting there crying about her mom getting chemo and Brynn is sitting there with the straightest face, no hug no nothing and then proceeds to say they’re like sisters???" a third user commented.
"Brynn didn’t even move an inch to give Erin a hug as she’s crying over her mom," another fan wrote.
Brynn and Erin talk about the latter's appearance on Jeff Lewis' podcast on The Real Housewives of New York City
When Erin went on Jeff Lewis Live on August 8, 2023, he questioned where Brynn gets her money from because she hasn't been seen working or earning a living from a specific source on the show. Jeff said he thought she was being helped. He asked Erin if she thought someone was helping her financially, and Erin said she didn't think so.
