Once Bethenny left, the show lost it's spark for me. I still watch it but it's definitely not the same as before.

The cynic in me thinks she wants out of her contract with Bravo so she can start her own spin-off like Bethenny did instead of sharing the spotlight with the other women.

Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase be true!

Sorry, I love Jill. I suspect that her contract would preclude her from making certain media deals.

I'm with you! I actually like Jill. I really believe she doesn't do things intentionally to be malicious, because most of her antics are just fun that can often go a little too far. But, she's really a nicer person than we've given her credit for at times I think. In my opinion, she's a lot nicer than Ramona ... :rolleyes:

Ramona isn't nice. And perhaps it is the Pinot talking, but she isn't "honest" she's mean. Or she has a drinking problem and is delusional. Pregnant at 55? Seriously? One of my friend's grandmothers had her period once a month until the day she died...in her 90s. At a certain point she knew she wasn't having anymore children. She was a great deal younger than Ramona.

Jill says things that we all say and don't get caught, but she's on camera. Do we all, hopefully, filter for our friends? I hope so. I was at an event recently when a friend showed up in a halacious outfit. When she asked me how I "loved" it I said, "I have never seen anything like it!". Said with confidence this has two meanings. If I were on camera it would have captured my different meaning.

I find the Countess cold, but I could deal with her. And Alex, class is a word that is used.

Jill addresses the rumors: She's not leaving RHNYC

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0...3_lnk1%7C86913

Bravo is delaying production on the next season of RHONY.

Curious. Will it meet the fate of the D.C. ladies or will they recast? Frankly, some of these women need to go (aka Cindy) b/c she offers nothing to the cast. I also wouldn't mind seeing less of LuAnn and Kelly. LuAnna is a condescending bitch & Kelly is just nuts. I like Alex but ban Simon. He's annoying & frankly, I don't think he's out of the closet. Lol!

Awwww, come on ... I LOVE LuAnn! Kelly could certainly go fly a kite, but LuAnn is the epitome of "class", ... and I love all the etiquette she brings to the show. While it may be over-the-top for some and offensive to others, I think her theories are very interesting and, I don't know ... sophisticated (even though they don't exactly to apply to our rebellious pop culture). I study opera, so maybe it's my love for the traditional old standard that causes me to adore "The Countess". :)

I thought it was out that Cindy's contract wasn't renewed and up in the air are Kelly and Alex.

Jill, Alex, and Kelly are all being let go from the show by Bravo.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0...3_lnk1%7C95907

Apparently, they're also letting go of Cindy Barshop.

So that leaves LuAnna, Ramona & Sonja. Seriously? The three less interesting women (IMO). Jeez. Unless they cast someone super awesome & interesting, I'm done watching the New York housewives.

I found Cindy and Kelly dull. Sonja was interesting at times, but not in that Little Bo Peep costume sans panties. I do miss Bethenny, glad she has her own show.

WOW!! I can't even imagine the show without Jill, ... but Kelly and Alex annoy me, and I doubt their absences will even be felt.

Ok, so now Jill and Alex are denying the casting rumors.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/09/16/real...3_lnk3%7C96092

They must have not been reading the papers. Or they're trying to find a way to put a positive spin on their firing such as it was a blessing b/c now they're free to go on to other projects. :rolleyes: