Aviva Drescher Leggy Blonde book cover
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Aviva Drescher pens memoir ‘Leggy Blonde’ – book cover and details

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Aviva Drescher is joining the ranks of Bravolebrities taking a stab at being an author with her memoir titled Leggy Blonde, due to hit shelves February 25, 2014. According to Aviva, in addition to opening up about the childhood farm accident that cause her to lose a leg, the book will include “my wackadoo childhood, marriage and divorce, family addiction, lawsuits, and more.” Keep reading to find out more and pre-order your copy now!

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PHOTO Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan make a Mario Singer bikini sandwich

ByAsa Hawks

It looks like Mario Singer might need to change his name to Mario Swinger! The husband of The Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer was the meat in a Frick ‘n’ Frack bikini sandwich in the above photo, tweeted by Ramona’s cast mate (and the Frack half of the sandwich bun) Sonja Morgan today along with the caption, “This past w/end w @ramonasinger @mariosinger in #Southampton” Plus, get the scoop on Sonja recently getting cozy with another man connected to one her RHONY cast mates, Aviva Drescher’s ex-husband Harry Durbin!

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PHOTOS Sonja Morgan’s burlesque charity show with RHONY cast mates in attendance

ByAsa Hawks

Anyone who watched the last few seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City knows that there is little Sonja Morgan likes to do more than find an excuse to get her flirt on and her clothes off — and what better reason could there be than for charity? That’s right, Sonja returned to the stage this weekend for a racy Caburlesque performance alongside Speakeasy Moderne and Sonja’s RHONY cast mates LuAnn, Aviva, Carole, and Heather were there to cheer her on — in Gatsby wear!

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Countess LuAnn de Lesseps signs contract for RHONY Season 6

ByAsa Hawks

Money can buy you class after all! After months of much-publicized contract disputes and delays in filming it appears as though Bravo has reassembled The Real Housewives of New York City cast from Season 5 in its entirety for Season 6! The last piece remaining after Avivia Drescher signed on a couple weeks ago was Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, she ended her holdout “and will rejoin production immediately.” But before LuAnn fans get too excited, it should be noted that her new role may be just that of a “Friend of the Housewives.”

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Ramona Singer aids police in catching a nanny thief

ByLindsay

Ramona Singer and the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York have just begun filming the sixth season of the show. Before the season got underway, the gang was in an extended hiatus and with a little extra time on her hands, Ramona took it upon herself to fight crime. After one of her friends was targeted by a jewelry thief who she later discovered was her nanny, Ramona helped her set the woman up and hand her over to authorities.

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REPORT Aviva Drescher signs on for Real Housewives of New York Season 6

ByLindsay

The Real Housewives of New York‘s sixth season just got one more cast member. According to a new report, Aviva Drescher has finally come to an agreement with Bravo and will join Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, and Heather Thomson for the upcoming season. The Countess, on the other hand, remains unsigned.

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LuAnn de Lesseps reacts to Bravo’s RHONY Season 6 cast announcement

ByLindsay

The Real Housewives of New York City are experts at creating drama in front of the cameras, but the ladies turned things around this past week as they faced off against Bravo off camera in a contract showdown that reportedly ended with the network holding firm on its salary offers. Earlier this week the network announced Ramona, Carole, Sonja and Heather had all signed on, which means the futures of Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and Aviva Brescher were still undecided. Keep reading to find out what LuAnn had to say on Tuesday about whether or not she will be back!

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Real Housewives of New York contract standoff ends, cast signs on for Season 6

ByLindsay

After a week of contract negotiations and bitter stand-offs, the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5 have all signed on to return for Season 6. Original cast member Ramona Singer led the pack, and while they didn’t get the huge salary raises they were hoping for, the cast is reportedly happy with the compromise.

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Bravo threatens to cancel The Real Housewives of New York City in salary standoff

ByDarren O

The current cast of The Real Housewives of New York City have banded to together and refused to sign contracts for a 6th season unless they see some serious pay raises. In return, Bravo has threatened to pull the plug on the long-running show as early as today if they don’t get all of the cast’s contracts inked.

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Aviva Drescher signs on for Real Housewives of New York Season 6, plans to visit Boston victims

ByLindsay

Despite previous reports suggesting otherwise, Aviva Drescher has reportedly just signed a six-figure deal to return to the cast of The Real Housewives of New York for the upcoming sixth season. The show is set to begin filming on May 6, but before then, Aviva will be heading to Boston where she will visit with the victims of the Boston bombing.

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Aviva Drescher may not return for The Real Housewives of New York season 6

ByLindsay

Aviva Drescher joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City during season 5 after Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon and Alex McCord got the boot. Throughout the season, Aviva and Ramona Singer butted heads and their feuding became one of the main story lines of the show — but were their antics a bit too much for producers? According to a new report, Aviva may not be asked back for season 6.

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PHOTO Only 3 RHONY cast members attend Bravo Upfront, are the others out for Season 6?

ByHannah Rose

Seemingly hundreds of Bravolebrities were in attendance last night at the 2013 Bravo Upfront Presentations, including many of the Real Housewives across the various franchises, but one noticeably large chunk was missing: half of the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York City were not in attendance! Find out who was there, who was conspicuously absent, and what this could mean for the cast of Season 6.

Should Bravo completely recast The Real Housewives of New York City?

ByLindsay

The Real Housewives of New York City have been in hiatus for nearly a year now and they still haven’t even begun to film the upcoming sixth season of the show. Earlier this year it was reported that the ladies’ contracts had yet to be signed, which caused the start date to be pushed back several weeks. Then, cast members claimed filming was post-poned until spring so that their wardrobes would be more appealing. So, what’s the truth? Apparently, Bravo is considering re-casting the whole show!

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Sonja Morgan predicts Heather Thompson and LuAnn de Lesseps won’t return to RHONY

ByLindsay

Sonja Morgan and the ladies of The Real Housewives of New York have been waiting to begin filming on the upcoming season of the show for months now. First, they were reportedly scheduled to begin in early February, then it was pushed a month. According to LuAnn de Lesseps, the reason for the delay was fashion. Producers didn’t want the ladies all bundled up so they decided to wait. However, there might be a bit more to it.

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Ramona Singer wedding photo

ByAsa Hawks

The Queen of Throwback Thursdays Ramona Singer strikes again! And this Throwback Thursday was extra special for The Real Housewives of New York City star because it was also the 21st anniversary of her becoming a housewife to Mario! Keep reading to see the awesome wedding photo shared by Ramona in honor of this doubly special day.

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Shapewear showdown! RHONY’s and Yummie Tummie’s Heather Thomson vs. Spanx creator Sara Blakely

ByLindsay

Shapewear showdown! Yummie Tummie creator Heather Thomson and Sara Blakely, the creator of Spanx, are going head-to-head over a tank top. Thomson, who stars on The Real Housewives of New York City, claims that Spanx has ripped off her Yummie Tummie slimming tank and she’s ready to fight tooth and nail to make sure that justice is served.

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PHOTOS Real Housewives Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Cynthia Bailey attend events in NYC

ByLindsay

The Big Apple saw a Real Housewives invasion last night as a few of the Bravo ladies got gussied up in support of good causes. Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York City (above) joined Cynthia Bailey of The Real Housewives of Atlanta at The Doe Fund’s “Sweet: New York” event in Manhattan. Across town, Ramona’s cast mate (and other half of Frick & Frack) Sonja Morgan was in attendance at the Love Heals Gala.

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Carole Radziwill and Russ Irwin split

ByLindsay

Another Real Housewives couple has called it quits. This time around, it’s The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Carole Radziwill and her boyfriend Russ Irwin. The two had been carrying on a long-distance relationship for two years, and had even recorded a song together, but now, just days before Valentine’s Day, they have parted ways.

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How many Real Housewives have divorced?

ByStarcasm Staff

The Real Housewives of all the cities have offered up their lives to the public, and while sometimes the situations are “set-up” the drama is often all too real with real life consequences. The Huffington Post broke up some of these life-changing events by the numbers, focusing on bankruptcies, divorces, and businesses in an infographic….

Aviva Drescher says imprisoned drug users are “today’s slaves who are shackled in the modern day plantations”
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Aviva Drescher says imprisoned drug users are “today’s slaves who are shackled in the modern day plantations”

ByLindsay

Aviva Drescher has always been a bit on the outspoken side on the Real Housewives of New York City, and now she’s taking her voice to politics and speaking out for the legalization of the possession of all drugs and the release of today’s “slaves” who are currently in prisons around the country.

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Is Kelly Bensimon dating fellow Bravo star Ryan Serhant? She responds

ByLindsay

Kelly Bensimon has been divorced since 2006, but since then we haven’t seen much romance in her life. Sure, she went on a couple of awkward dates on Real Housewives of New York but no one seemed to impress her. Fortunately, it looks like Kelly has finally met someone who can keep her attention — and they have Bravo in common.

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Ramona Singer says her bikini body is better than Aviva Drescher’s

ByLindsay

Ramona Singer and Aviva Drescher butted heads all season long on Real Housewives of New York and even though they are currently in hiatus from filming, their feud lives on. Earlier this year, Aviva shared some hot bikini photos of herself along with a few of her stay slim secrets, and now, Ramona is speaking out and claiming that Aviva and her husband have nothing on her and Mario’s beach bodies.

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PHOTOS The Real Housewives and families in Halloween costumes

ByLindsay

There’s not a funner or more dramatic group of peeps no the planet than the stars of Bravo’s Real Housewives franchises, and there is no better holiday for being fun and dramatic than Halloween, right? Right! Check out the ‘Wives and their families celebrating the holiday in all sorts of spooky, fun, and sexy costumes!

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Sonja Morgan’s toaster oven line still in need of financial backer

ByLindsay

Fans have been hearing about Sonja Morgan’s toaster oven for a while now, and yet there’s still no sign of the thing. Even after recruiting her Real Housewives of New York co-star Heather Thompson to help her with marketing, she doesn’t seem to be any closer to the big reveal. So, what’s the hold up?!

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PHOTO Starcasm faves collide! Sonja Morgan, Barry Weiss and Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris together!

ByAsa Hawks

Wow! Earlier this week we had Christopher Walken and Tom Waits on the same red carpet, and now my TV faves are colliding as The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Sonja Morgan, Storage Wars‘ Barry Weiss, and Breaking Bad‘s Dean Norris (that’s DEA agent Hank Schrader y’all!) were photographed having wine together in the green room at NCC media’s New York City Upfront event yesterday!

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VIDEO: Jill Zarin feels being fired from Real Housewives was “like a death”

ByStarcasm Staff

Next Monday’s Watch What Happens Live on Bravo has a very special pre-taped interview with former Real Housewife of New York Jill Zarin. She has a lot of questions for Bravo and Andy Cohen, and she discussed with him the litany of emotions she felt about her unceremonious dismissal. In the preview clip Jill expresses a belief that Bravo and Andy had favoritism towards Bethenny.

Why do you think Jill was fired?

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EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS Real Housewives stars celebrate launch of Cat Ommanney’s new book The Gift

ByLindsay

Last night, Bravolebrities (aka the stars of Bravo) were out in full force to show their support for former Real Housewives of D.C. star Cat Ommanney at the launch of her new book, The Gift. The event was held at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in New York City and hosted by Real Housewives of New York star Sonja Morgan and her party planning company Sonja In The City.

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Did Carole Radziwill date George Clooney?

ByLindsay

Carole Radziwill has it all. This Real Housewives of New York is not only a Princess, she’s also rich, famous, and she’s allegedly dated one of Hollywood’s hottest actors. While many fans were left shocked after LuAnn’s St. Barths affair on last night’s show, others were even more surprised to hear Sonja reveal that Carole dated George Clooney for a year.

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Countess LuAnn de Lesseps’ has her tubes tied, says her mom

ByLindsay

Although Countess LuAnn de Lesseps has been trying to get pregnant all season of Real Housewives of New York, someone very close to her is claiming that it simply isn’t a possiblity for her. Is The Countess trying to pull the wool over our eyes and create a bogus story-line for herself that will keep her fans interested?

VIDEO Jill Zarin says shapewear helps “normalize” the bodies of teenage girls
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VIDEO Jill Zarin says shapewear helps “normalize” the bodies of teenage girls

ByLindsay

Jill Zarin has put her foot in her mouth — is anyone surprised? As fans of Real Housewives of New York know, this former reality star has her own shapewear line Skweez Couture. Some might think that the brand is aimed at 40-something women who are beginning to lose their shape, but according to Jill, the brand isn’t aimed at any age in particular and every woman, including teens, can benefit from her product. See a video of Jill and her daughter explaining how shapewear is a must for teen girls and helps “normalize” their bodies.

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Pretty on the Outside artist wants to do murals of Real Housewives in LA and New York City

ByAsa Hawks

Artist David Gilmore from the site PrettyOnTheOutside.com has been doing hilarious caricatures of Bravo’s many Real Housewives for years, and getting lots of accolades from sites like ours, Zimbio, BravoTV.com and numerous others. But David seems to have grown a bit restless working small and announced earlier today that he hopes to go big — REAL big! As in murals! (The post includes some of my favorite Gilmore caricatures for those unfamiliar with his work.)

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VIDEO Obama tells kids to stop watching The Real Housewives

ByDarren O

Oh man. POTUS was speaking to the National Urban League in New Orleans and one of the ways in which he suggested kids can compete globally is to quit watching The Real Housewives! Read his quote, see the brief clip of his statement, find out why Michelle Obama might have a problem with this and then see 2 separate pics of Obama posing with said Housewives.

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Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen to appear on Couples Therapy season 2

ByLindsay

Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen haven’t been off TV for long, and already another network has come knocking at their door wanting them on their reality show. It was announced today that the Big Apple duo will be on VH1’s second season of Couples Therapy! This makes them the first axed Real Housewives of New York stars to make a reality TV return. (Though not on a reality show, Jill Zarin will also be returning to the small screen by joining Good Afternoon America for a weekly segment discussing reality TV. Kelly Bensimon, you’re up next!)

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VIDEO Countess LuAnn caught cheating in St. Barths?

ByLindsay

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps in known for her need to maintain her role as The Countess on Real Housewives of New York. An episode doesn’t go by without her either instructing someone on how to be more classy or expressing her shock at someone’s lack of class which makes this new preview clip even more shocking!

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Jill Zarin to host reality show segement on ABC’s “Good Afternoon America”

ByLindsay

Jill Zarin got the boot from Real Housewives of New York after four seasons on the hit show. However, she hasn’t let that bump in the road slow her down. Since leaving the show, Jill has appeared on several talk shows including Better TV, Daytime TV, and the WPIX morning show, just to name a few. Now, Jill has caught the eye of a producer and has gotten her own gig! Keep reading for the announcement and prepare yourself for getting used to another weekly dose of Zarin!

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PHOTO Kelly Bensimon wears a Bob Dylan dress, nerdy blog fawning ensues

ByAsa Hawks

Being a celebrity blogger I’m used to enjoying the sight of attractive female celebrities wearing everything from bikinis to lingerie to sometimes nothing at all, but former Real Housewives of New York City‘s Kelly Bensimon struck me out looking by pitching some high heat fashion woo in a Bob Dylan print cami dress earlier today. Keep reading to see the photo that may just have converted me from Team Bethenny as well as some brutally twisted Dylan lyrics like:

“Well, I see you got your brand new Bob Dylan print cami dress…“

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Sonja Morgan wants to like Bethenny Frankel, but bigger!

ByLindsay

Sonja Morgan is getting ready to hit it big, and we mean BIG! The Real Housewives of New York star is determined to build a successful empire and be even bigger than her former co-star Bethenny Frankel. Go hard or go home, right? If there’s anyone Sonja should look up to while building her brand, it should be Bethenny!

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Is Carole Radziwill’s book coming to the small screen?

ByLindsay

Carole Radziwill, star of Real Housewives of New York, is also the author of several books, the latest being, The Widow’s Guide to Sex and Dating. Her co-star, Aviva Drescher, is a big fan of her writing and viewers of the show saw her excitement at getting to meet Carole on the first episode of season…

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RHONY’s Carole Radziwill channels her inner cougar while beau Russ is in LA

ByLindsay

Carole Radziwill has been extremely open with the fact that her and Russ Irwin have an open relationship. Carole lives in New York City and Russ lives in Los Angeles, and it works for them! When they are in the same city, they reunite and do normal boyfriend/girlfriend activities. When they are apart, they live as single people — they even go on dates!

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Aviva Drescher’s ex-husband and RHONY playboy owes $350k in child support!

ByLindsay

Aviva Drescher’s ex-husband Harry Dubin is Slade 2.0 in more than one way. Not only has the guy dated half the cast of Real Housewives of New York, he also owes his ex-wife a whole lot of child support! Aviva claims that Harry owes her a whopping $294,372 in child support as well as $50,000 for their ten-year-old son Harrison’s schooling and summer camp.

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RHNY’s Carole Radziwill has a casual, long-distance relationship with Aerosmith’s Russ Irwin; they even see other people!

ByLindsay

Real Housewives of New York star Carole Radziwill is currently in a long-distance relationship with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Russ Irwin. Russ is a touring member of Aerosmith and also has a solo career. He resides in Los Angeles while Carole is based in New York. Although their relationship is anything but traditional, it works for them.

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LuAnn de Lesseps wants to be pregnant! Will the Countess have another baby with boyfriend Jacques?

ByStarcasm Staff

Another baby on the way for 47-year-old Real Housewives of New York star LuAnn de Lesseps? Yes, if she has anything to say about it. The reality star is itching to have another baby with boyfriend Jacques Azoulay, and she has her daughter Victoria’s blessing.

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Aviva Drescher family photos with husband Reid Drescher and children Harrison, Veronica, Hudson and Sienna

ByAsa Hawks

Aviva Drescher is brand new to The Real Housewives of New York City, and it hasn’t taken this smart and sexy mother of four very long to win over fans with her cool-headed class and neurotic quirkiness. But, just in case those qualities weren’t enough to get you on Team Aviva, check out these great family photos of Aviva, her husband Reid Drescher, and their four children. Oh, and just in case you hadn’t heard the story, find out how this whole family happened all because of a fateful trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond!

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Details on Aviva Drescher’s $25,000 artificial leg. Oh, and her other one too!

ByAsa Hawks

In the Season 5 Premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City, new cast member Aviva Drescher went with Sonja Morgan for a pedicure, where she revealed that she not only has an artificial leg (stemming from a traumatic childhood accident in a barn), but she has two of them – one for high heels and one for flats! And she has to bring them both along any time she gets a pedicure so that all fifteen of her toes match! (Makes perfect sense – I just never thought bout it before.) Keep reading to watch the clip and find out more fascinating facts about Aviva’s prosthetic, including how long it takes her to switch them out, how much it cost (in case you didn’t read the title), and how much weight she can gain or lose before it won’t fit any more!

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Meet Harry Dubin, the man who’s dated half of The Real Housewives of New York City

ByDarren O

It’s been said that the Real Housewives of New York City run in a tight knit group and no one knows this better than one Harry Dubin apparently! Harry Dubin is a real estate dude who just so happens to have had romantic ties to half of the current cast of The Real Housewives of New York City! Find out who he was married to and who the other two ladies are that Harry Dubin has spent some quality time getting to know with his “harry dubin.” He’s the most interesting man in the world’s realtor!

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VIDEO The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5 intros

ByDarren O

We’re inching closer and closer to the premiere of Season 5 of The Real Housewives of New York City. Bravo did some serious cast shuffling and we’ve got some new ladies mixed in with some RH vets. The 6 ladies representing the Big Apple are Heather Thomson, Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, The Countess and Ramona Singer. Check out the video intro for Season 5 as well as images of all the ladies accompanied by their all important tag lines!

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How did Aviva Drescher lose her leg?

ByAsa Hawks

Aviva Drescher is one of the new additions to the revamped Real Housewives of New York City and she brings with her some of the expected background: attractive blonde, cousin-by-marriage of The Nanny star Fran Drescher, mother of four, and married to a wealthy Wall Street investment banker. But Aviva brings something completely new to the Housewives table: and artificial limb! Keep reading to find out the details surrounding Aviva’s childhood accident that lead to the removal of her left leg and see photos of the remarkable prosthetic that has allowed her to overcome the injury and live a productive (and glamorous!) life.

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Top 5 Quotes from the Real Housewives of New York Season 5 preview trailer

ByAsa Hawks

After Bravo’s drastic overhaul, the only cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City returning for Season 5 are Pinot Grigiona Singer, Lady Princess Queen Duchess LuAnn De Lesseps, and “Don’t worry nether regions, I will never put any pantiesonya” Morgan. Keep reading to watch a preview clip of the upcoming season with newbie housewives: fashion designer Heather Thomson, reporter and author (and princess!) Carole DiFalco Radziwill, and Wall Street big wig wife (and Fran Drescher’s cousin by marriage!) Aviva Drescher! Includes our list of the Top 5 quotes! (Frightened David Schwimmer invites you in!)

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Is Carole Radziwill a princess?

ByDarren O

New addition, Carole Radziwill, to the Real Housewives of New York City may very well have the most impressive resume of any of the cast members from the multiple franchises. Carole is a best-selling author having penned the memoir, “What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love.” She is an established journalist who, among many other assignments, covered the SCUD missile attacks during the Gulf War. For her journalistic excellence she has received a Peabody Award as well as three Emmys. She’s also been a contributing columnist for Glamour Magazine. Radziwill is a widow and her late husband’s life and career is just as interesting as Carole’s. We all know Luann De Lesseps likes to be called ‘The Countess’ because of her previous marriage to a French nobleman. Carole doesn’t use a princess moniker but her late husband, Anthony Radziwill, was a straight up prince! Get the couple’s amazing back story including Anthony’s relation to none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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RHNY’s Sonja Morgan says she’s dating Ryan Serhant, Realtor from Million Dollar Listing New York, former soap star

ByStarcasm Staff

Sonja Morgan is moving on from her divorce from John Adams Morgan with a fellow reality star, and super hottie!

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PHOTOS Sonja Morgan tries on bikinis in Miami

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Sonja Morgan was caught by the Bravorazzi in Miami this weekend trying on bikinis on the balcony of her hotel. The 48-year-old blond somehow managed to transition from a white two piece to a red one without exposing herself, which is quite shocking given the reality starlet’s propensity for flashing cameras! Also on the balcon are Sonja’s Season 5 co-stars Ramona Singer and Aviva Drescher.

Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen in Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein costumes
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PHOTOS Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen in Lily and Herman Munster costumes

ByAsa Hawks

Former Real Housewives of New York City stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen aren’t going to let a little firing get in their way of having a blast! The couple livened up the red carpet at the Pop Art Halloween event last night in hilarious Lily and Herman Munster costumes.

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PHOTO Bethenny Frankel in a Hello Kitty Halloween costume

ByAsa Hawks

The celebrity Halloween costume parade continues as former Real Housewife and current business mogulista Bethenny Frankel struts her Skinny Girl frame in a Hello Kitty costume at Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween bash Saturday night. Keep reading for all the amazing technicolor dreamleggings glory!

Bethenny Frankel to divorce Jason Hoppy, according to mom Bernadette Birk Bethenny Frankel’s estranged mom thinks she’s headed for divorce
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Bethenny Frankel to divorce Jason Hoppy, according to mom Bernadette Birk Bethenny Frankel’s estranged mom thinks she’s headed for divorce

ByDarren O

I think Bethenny Frankel’s estranged mom might have downed a few Skinnygirl Margaritas when she spoke with Star magazine about her daughter. Bernadette Birk is, in the least, awash in sour grapes as she called out Bethenny for being power hungry and only concerned about #1. Read her bitter statements that include her claim that the Skinnygirl mix was her idea.

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PHOTO Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon have lunch, celebrate RHONYC firing?

ByAsa Hawks

Fellow Real Housewives of New York City cast offs Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon met earlier today for a peaceful, Bravo-camera-free lunch together at Le Bilboquet in New York City. Both ladies took to Twitter to talk about their grub grabbing including an interesting tweet by Jill in which she reveals that she walked by Sonja Morgan’s house where Bravo was filming the new season of RHONYC and that she is “So happy it is behind me.”

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PHOTOS Carole Radziwill filming Real Housewives of New York City Season 5

ByAsa Hawks

It’s only been a couple weeks since Bravo made the official shocking announcement that Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord and Cindy Barshop would not be returning for Season 5 of The Real Housewives of New York City and the network has already begun filming with their new cast members: Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, and Aviva Drescher. Keep reading for photos of Carole Radziwill (widow of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ nephew Anthony Radziwill as well as a journalist and New York Times best-selling author) out and about in Greenwich Village earlier today with Bravo cameras in tow!

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Meet the new RHNY cast: Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, and Aviva Drescher

ByStarcasm Staff

Bravo already has replacements after the bloothbath Real Housewives of New York City firings that shuttered through the reality tv world last week. An established fashion designer, an author/reporter, and a Wall Street wife.