Exclusive: How Ramona Singer Helped Get Jill Zarin Kicked Off Real Housewives
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Did Ramona Singer push Jill Zarin out of The Real Housewives of New York City?
Days after Bravo confirmed reports that Zarin, 47, would not be returning for a fifth season, a source told the new issue of Us Weekly (out now) that the pinot grigio-swilling Singer "wanted Jill out and her friends in."
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(Alex McCord, 37, Kelly Bensimon, 43, and Cindy Barshop, 47, were also axed from the hit reality series.)
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According to the source, Singer "came to Bravo with a few pals she thought would make good additions. Bravo decided to go with the new girls and not Jill, so Ramona basically ran her off the show."
Singer insists she doesn't wield that much power, telling Us: "We can recommend people to come to the show, but it's not my decision."
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Though Zarin was part of the original cast, she probably won't be missed by her former costars. "Jill caused a lot of problems," another insider tells Us. "Her castmates were upset with her, since she'd tweet all these negative things. Karma's a bitch."
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24love Ramona, love that she is who she is, and aspire to be a prosperous business like her and still have enough fun in me to do a Turtle Time every now and then... Hire me Ramona
Why..why only going on about Jill and Ramona. What about Alex? And her husband? their the weirdos ones, her outburst in the latest reunion was like pouring acid. There was no self restraint, think before you speak. Called Lu Ann a thug in a coctail dress? Takes one to know one then. Her other half Simon, need to hang out more with the guys, not getting involved in wifes business, ITS NOT MANLY! After all the title is New York 'housewifes' not 'with husbands'. Also a gentleman would not make a threat words 'watchout' against a woman whatever the reason. Specially when being broadcast all over the world, a coward thing to do, pick on other man your own size and see if you dare. My husband wouldn't dream doing that to my friend how ever bad, its not a man thing to do. Do D I Y, man bondings, join the wrestling that makes a man out of you. Just do the thing what mens do. Tweets and blogs about men stuff not gossiping like bored housewife. Good riddance to weirdo couple..can't wait for season 5 WITHOT THEM!
I can't stand Ramona! I will no longer be watching the show.
Is it just me, or does Ramona look like she is always surprised? I can't stand looking at those eyes! They look they're about to POP OUT any minute.
Ramona should have been the one that was fired. She is a drunk whether she wants to admit it or not and she is a dumb blonde. Really she didn't even know the place where her wine even comes from. I love Jill, Cindy, and Kelly. Alex and Ramona should have been the two to go.
With Ramona staying and Jill and Kelly gone, I can say I am DONE watching! Bravo you may as well pull the show all together.
Well on the Housewife on New York, well look like Ramona shall have been swept from the show also. All the craziness she got going on is enough to run someone else crazy. She needed to see a physic, here self. She so self center she try to make everything about here. She just a train waiting to run off the track.
Ramona is an alcoholic and caused more drama than Jill ever did !!!! Ugh, so not watching anymore....
I agree Heather, I wish they would have gotten rid of Luann. I can't stand watching her judge everyone else. She is just as bad when it comes to talking behind peoples back. Class with the Countness...ummm I think Alex was right, read your own book. Who whomever told her she could sing....yikes!!!!
Even though jill cause drama they all do i really liked this cast. Ramona is a drunk and she cause drama as well with that being said i will not be watch this season.
I wish they had axed Luann. I can't stand her snobby attitude. She slams the way the other ladies act and she is the rudest one of all. All the "ladies" on the show are so full of themselves.
I WILL MISS ALEX MC CORD
Romona is a alcoholic. Better keep the Lush huh Bravo??? IDIOTS.
As long as Alex McCord is not coming back is all that matters to me. Can't stand Ramona, she is a freaking alcoholic and watching her on that show is like nails on a chalkboard.
Isn't that what Jill tried to do to Bethany? Karma baby.
I cannot stand Jill Zarin. She is the biggest hypocrite of all, the biggest trouble maker and the worst liar. I was embarrassed for her the last two seasons. I will be watching!
i AM SOO glad to get rid of Jill anyway...i hate her and her drama. i love Ramona and IF she HAD the power to get rid of Jill...so be it..good for her...good bye Jill..u think u r such a diva!
Don't care how it happened, I'm just thrilled it happened! Not having to listen to Jill's nasty, lying mouth is going to heaven!!! Note to Jill and Kelly-- KARMA'S A B.I.T.C.H.
Either way it does'nt matter to me. I stopped watching when Bethany left. The show chnaged and the women were so full of themselves and their "status" that it was just constant one upsmanship and shameless self promotion. Not saying Bethany did not benefit from RHONY but she was more real than the other "Real" housewives
Well I will not be watchingthis show anymore because the women i liked best are going. Now there is no relief from the annoying Ramona and "the countess".!