Why Bethenny's Departure Marked The Beginning Of The End For RHONY
Bethenny Frankel was at the center of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City until she left after season 11, which many believe was the demise of the show. A straight shooter, Bethenny was never afraid to call it how she saw it and provided countless iconic RHONY moments. Her initial departure from the series left a gap that is yet to be filled and marked the start of the show's downfall.
The world was introduced to RHONY two years into The Real Housewives franchise. With The Big Apple as its backdrop, RHONY took things to new heights, new levels of wealth, and bigger personalities to play with. One such personality was Bethenny. She had drive, ambition, big dreams, and a passion for what she did. From season 1, Bethenny proved herself as a worthy cast member in a show profiling wealthy New York housewives with plenty to say and nowhere to hide. Few in The Real Housewives universe, or even RHONY, have never stepped up to match the no-holds-barred attitude and quick wit of Bethenny.
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Whether it was putting Kelly Bensimon in her place on the Virgin Islands, confronting Luann de Lesseps at a fashion show, or her famous feud with Jill Zarin, Bethenny's first run as a RHONY housewife was action-packed. She was able to hold her own in every disagreement and, while doing so, gave fans countless one-liners to re-watch over and over again. This coupled with her poised demeanor and commitment to being a true friend to those close to her, made her a well-rounded, likable piece of the RHONY puzzle.
During her time away from the show between 2010 and 2015, Bethenny filmed two spin-offs and gave birth to her daughter Bryn. Meanwhile, the likes of
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