The ‘Real Housewives Of New York’ Season 9 Cast Shake-Up — Who Is In And Who Is Out?
Real Housewives of New York’s Season 8 was one of its most explosive to date.
From Bethenny Frankel’s secret illness to LuAnn de Lesseps’ scandalous engagement, the drama reached all-time highs. Season 9 is still pretty far off, but producers are already gearing up for some major casting changes.
Who will be returning for Season 9 of RHONY?
For starters, Bustle reports that Frankel might be on the outs next season.
The reality star revealed that she was already “distancing herself from the show” this summer.
“It was a long year,” she continued. “I’m glad that the audience is enjoying [the show], but I left it behind.”
It might sound like Frankel is thinking about leaving, but Bravo’s generous offer could keep her on the show for the foreseeable future.
@Bethenny Offered $1.5 Million For Season 9 Of #RHONY – @CountessLuann ‘Battling It Out’ To Remain On The Show https://t.co/rS8wmLIYfR
— Perry Miller (@perrymillercarp) September 14, 2016
The network reportedly offered Frankel $1.5 million to appear on RHONY next season. Now, Frankel makes plenty of money with her Skinnygirl franchise, but turning down a seven-figure deal would be a difficult decision nonetheless.
While Frankel’s future is uncertain, E! Online reports that Jules Wainstein will not be returning to the show next season.
Wainstein is still going through a troubling divorce with Michael Wainstein and wants to focus on her family life in the coming year.
This doesn’t mean, however, that fans have seen the last of Wainstein.
There is a possibility she will make a few cameo appearances in future seasons, as per usual with Real Housewives of New York alums.
According to Bustle, de Lesseps’ future on the show is also in jeopardy.
De Lesseps was demoted to part-time status at the beginning of last season, though her drama with fiancé Tom D’Agostino got her back in the spotlight.
The biggest problem standing in the way of de Lesseps return is her feud with Frankel.
Frankel and de Lesseps continuously fought with each other last season. Their feuding hit a high mark during the Season 8 reunion, where Frankel showed de Lesseps more proof of D’Agostino’s cheating ways.
Why did @DorindaMedley focus more on HOW @Bethenny told @CountessLuann vs what a schmuck Tom was to cheat on Luann? #RHONY
— Robin (she, her) (@RobinBme) September 15, 2016
De Lesseps responded by confirming that the wedding is still on, despite the cheating allegations. She also accused Frankel of cheating because she dated Dennis Shields before his divorce.
Feuding with Frankel isn’t a good idea, especially considering the Skinnygirl mogul’s pull with producers.
If de Lesseps is lucky, the drama the created last season will convince producers to keep her on for at least one more season.
Speaking of de Lesseps, there is a good chance that Sonja Morgan’s decision to remain on the show will depend on de Lesseps’ casting.
If de Lesseps returns for another season, it’s entirely possible that Morgan will part ways. After all, Morgan struggled while watching de Lesseps grow closer and closer to D’Agostino.
According to E! Online, de Lesseps held her engagement over her co-stars during the reunion. At one point, she mentioned all the single ladies by name, smugly wishing them good fortune.
Meanwhile, there are a few cast members who are likely to return next season.
This includes Ramona Singer, who didn’t have her biggest season last year.
Even still, Singer is now a single woman and will be back in the dating game next year. This should offer plenty of drama, especially if Singer goes after a younger man this time around.
Dorinda Medley’s future on RHONY is also looking up.
Despite her overdramatic season — which included an emotional breakdown at her home in The Berkshires — the reality star’s willingness to host events makes her a valuable part of the series.
Lastly, Carole Radziwill failed to make a splash last season. Sure, she became Frankel’s biggest friend, but she really didn’t create drama with any of the other ladies.
Her friendship with Frankel might land her another spot next season, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Bravo demote Radziwill to friend status.
Tell us! Who do you think should remain a part of the cast for Season 9 of the Real Housewives of New York? Check out some highlights from the reunion in the hilarious recap below and let us know in the comments.
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