‘Real Housewives Of New York’ Star Luann De Lesseps Is Checking Into Rehab Following Her Arrest

Luann De
Lesseps is going to rehab.

The “Real
Housewives of New York” star announced on Instagram Friday that she be will be checking herself into a treatment
facility following her arrest last Saturday.

“After
the events of last Saturday night in Palm Beach, I am truly embarrassed,”
she said in a statement. “I have decided to seek professional guidance and
will be voluntarily checking into an alcohol treatment center. I intend to turn
this unfortunate incident into a positive life changing event.”

The
52-year-old TV personality added, “Once again, I sincerely apologize
for my actions. I have the greatest respect for police officers and the job
they do. My actions alleged in the police report do not reflect my core values
and my law abiding character. I am so grateful for the love and support that I
am receiving from my family, friends and loyal supporters.”

WATCH: ‘RHONY’ Star Luann De Lesseps Arrested In Florida

Luann was
charged with disorderly intoxication, battery on an officer, resisting arrest
and threatening a public servant after entering the wrong room at the Colony
Hotel in Palm Beach and then refusing to leave. She “shoved” the
police officer who responded to the scene and “slammed” the bathroom
door on his forehead, multiple outlets report.

The day
after the incident on Christmas Eve, the Bravo star released a statement about
her behavior via Twitter.

“I
want to offer my most sincere apologies to anyone that I might have offended
with my behavior. This was my first time in Palm Beach since my wedding and
being here brought up buried emotions. I am committed to a transformative and
hopeful 2018,” she wrote.

Luann and
ex-husband Tom D’Agnostino married in Palm Beach on New Year’s Eve last year
and divorced seven months later.

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