Jenna Lyons Explains Why She Played Coy About Her Engagement: 'I Don't Know If We’ll Ever Actually Do It’

Mar. 15, 2025

Cass Bird (left) and Jenna Lyons (right) on Oct. 17, 2024.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Jenna Lyonsis getting candid about her relationship.During season 15, episode 4 ofThe Real Housewives of New York City, Lyons opened up toSai De Silva,Jessel Taankand Rebecca Minkoff about why she played coy about her engagement toCass Bird.In the episode, Taank asked to try on Lyons' ring, which prompted De Silva to specify which ring, “the promise ring.” Except it’s not a promise ring anymore. “It’s an engagement ring,” Lyons clarified, adding, “It is an engagement.“Jenna Lyons and Cass Bird on Oct. 17. 2023.Daniel Zuchnik/WWD via Getty"It was hard because the kids… it was just like, we were trying to be low profile,” Lyons explained. The Bravo star shares son Beckett with ex-husband Vincent Mazeau, whom she was married to for nine years beforetheir split in 2011. Meanwhile, Bird shares two kids — son Leo and daughter Mae — with her previous partner, Ali Bird.“What do you mean? The kids know what’s going on!” De Silva asked in response.“We’re trying to be low profile but here’s a ring the size of China,” Minkoff quipped.“I don’t know if we’ll ever actually do it,” Lyons admitted. “I think it’s more about commitment and saying to each other that’s what we want.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.A year ago, Lyons clarified that shewouldn’t discuss her partneron the show. She also dodged questions about the status of her relationship during other public appearances.Jenna Lyons and Cass Bird.Jenna Lyons InstagramLyons, who first revealed her relationship with Bird in June 2023, wouldn’t directly answer whether or not she was engaged during her appearance onWatch What Happens Live With Andy Cohenlast October.“So basically, here’s the story. My girlfriend, who I adore, kept telling me that I had to button my shirt, and I said ‘If you want me to button my shirt, you have to put a ring on it,’” she said, seemingly referring to her penchant for showing off her décolletage. “We’re just really happy, and she gave me the ring that I wanted.”Engagement rumors sparked that September when fans spotted a large ring onthatfinger in hercozy picturealongside Bird. At the time, a source close to Lyons told PEOPLE “she’s not engaged,” despite what it might look like.But three weeks ago,Lyons appeared onWWHLagainand went as far as to hint that she and Bird already got married.“Well, maybe I don’t need to get married. Maybe I already did,” she teasedCohenafter being questioned about her wedding plans.RHONYairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and is available to stream on Peacock.

Jenna Lyonsis getting candid about her relationship.

During season 15, episode 4 ofThe Real Housewives of New York City, Lyons opened up toSai De Silva,Jessel Taankand Rebecca Minkoff about why she played coy about her engagement toCass Bird.

In the episode, Taank asked to try on Lyons' ring, which prompted De Silva to specify which ring, “the promise ring.” Except it’s not a promise ring anymore. “It’s an engagement ring,” Lyons clarified, adding, “It is an engagement.”

Jenna Lyons and Cass Bird on Oct. 17. 2023.Daniel Zuchnik/WWD via Getty

Daniel Zuchnik/WWD via Getty

“It was hard because the kids… it was just like, we were trying to be low profile,” Lyons explained. The Bravo star shares son Beckett with ex-husband Vincent Mazeau, whom she was married to for nine years beforetheir split in 2011. Meanwhile, Bird shares two kids — son Leo and daughter Mae — with her previous partner, Ali Bird.

“What do you mean? The kids know what’s going on!” De Silva asked in response.

“We’re trying to be low profile but here’s a ring the size of China,” Minkoff quipped.

“I don’t know if we’ll ever actually do it,” Lyons admitted. “I think it’s more about commitment and saying to each other that’s what we want.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

A year ago, Lyons clarified that shewouldn’t discuss her partneron the show. She also dodged questions about the status of her relationship during other public appearances.

Jenna Lyons and Cass Bird.Jenna Lyons Instagram

Jenna Lyons Instagram

Lyons, who first revealed her relationship with Bird in June 2023, wouldn’t directly answer whether or not she was engaged during her appearance onWatch What Happens Live With Andy Cohenlast October.

“So basically, here’s the story. My girlfriend, who I adore, kept telling me that I had to button my shirt, and I said ‘If you want me to button my shirt, you have to put a ring on it,’” she said, seemingly referring to her penchant for showing off her décolletage. “We’re just really happy, and she gave me the ring that I wanted.”

Engagement rumors sparked that September when fans spotted a large ring onthatfinger in hercozy picturealongside Bird. At the time, a source close to Lyons told PEOPLE “she’s not engaged,” despite what it might look like.

But three weeks ago,Lyons appeared onWWHLagainand went as far as to hint that she and Bird already got married.

“Well, maybe I don’t need to get married. Maybe I already did,” she teasedCohenafter being questioned about her wedding plans.

RHONYairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and is available to stream on Peacock.

source: people.com