Bad news for cabbies: As of now, Kelly Bensimon is the only cast member slated to return to season 3 of Real Housewives of New York, which means we can expect more inane arguments, childish pillow fights and dopey middle-of-5th-Avenue-what-the-heck-is-she-doing? jogging sessions.
Of course, this is not to say the other five housewives — yes, I’m counting Simon — won’t sign on for an additional season (word is the ladies are just holding out for more cash). But I find it interesting that Kelly would be the first on board, since her image was transformed from relatively respected fashionista to self-important crazy-face thanks to the show. Sure, she’ll get the opportunity to redeem herself with another season, but come on, Kelly. There’s a reason Paula Abdul, god bless her, only filmed one season of Hey Paula. You should really just run away when you still can! Just not in the middle of the street, m’kay?
But the whole casting sitch has also made me wonder: Which housewife could I not live without? If Bravo could only cast only one of the six — yes, I’m counting Simon again — who would I choose? The easy answer is fan favorite Bethenny, since the skinny girl brings a certain amount of refreshing soberness to an otherwise bonkers cast. But you know what? I’m going to go with Ramona (gasp!). Because love her or hate her, what would the show be like without her oh-so-offensive (sometimes) unintentional insults? Or her standing-in-place dancing to mysterious, inaudible music? Or her embarrassed, dying-slowly-inside daughter?
Who would you choose, PopWatchers?
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Hmmm. B has to come back for K to have her foil, we want to see how Luann is doing and so she needs to come back, Alex should come, not sure about Simon and Ramona, how can you keep Jill out?? She is the glue that holds Manhattan together. All of the original cast need to come back. http://therealhousewivesarenuts.blogspot.com/
Why, Bravo? Wwhhhyyyyyy?!? Kelly is the only one that makes me NOT want to watch the show. Bethenny and Jill are musts!
I like the cast as is, but Jill and Bethany are musts. Without them I’d rethink watching. I like Luann too and Ramona adds a nice dose of crazy. Kelly is too much for me. Alex and Simon…w/e.
Please – please tell Kelly to go away – she is so hard to watch, so in love with herself, sooooo out of touch with reality. I guess the producers think she adds drama, but they ought to listen to the viewers who CAN’T STAND HER!
Kelly Bensimon ruined the show for me- her strong man’s face and ridiculous male body except for the fake boobs belongs on a different type of reality show. And who in the H is she- I’ve never heard of her before and only whe she was arrested for battery did she get any press- she looks like a transgender- hard to believe she every modeled. She’s built like a man except for the fake boobs.
Why did you leave Alex out of the vote? I’d like her a lot better without Simon. He’s absolutely the most unappealing person on reality TV-he’s a fop to the nth degree!