What to Expect on Monday's Real Housewives of New York City Reunion
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Fans who thought they had seen all the drama the Real Housewives of New York City ladies had to offer this season had best think again, as Monday night's reunion episode will push the cast to the brink, costar Cindy Barshop confirms.
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"We sat there screaming at each other for eight hours. It's not normal!" single mom of twins Barshop tells Us Weekly ahead of the two-part reunion special. "I can say that people get off the couch. It gets really crazy."
As was evidenced throughout the season, the cast continues their "blondes vs. brunettes" battle at the reunion, says Barshop, a member of the "brunettes" alliance with Kelly Bensimon, LuAnn de Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon and Jill Zarin.
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"[With] everything that we talk about -- say I'm talking to Ramona [Singer] or Sonja [Morgan] about something -- the blondes stick together; it's almost like they made a pact," says Barshop, who told Us Housewife Alex McCord angered the women when she frequently interrupted the conversations.
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McCord also took heat during the reunion show for her husband Simon van Kempen's actions on the series. "One thing we talked about was how aggressive Alex's husband gets when he drinks. At least I think he does. That's my opinion on the situation," Barshop tells Us. "Alex got really riled up about that."
And according to Barshop, McCord wasn't the only wife to make waves. Ramona Singer -- who had a pregnancy scare on the show's July 21 finale -- allegedly verbally attacked de Lesseps' parenting skills.
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"In my opinion, Ramona goes way too far. She hit below the belt. It was really bad," hints Barshop. "She says 'don't talk about the kids' but she really went too far talking about parenting skills and LuAnn's kids. It took me a while to figure out that's how these people treat each other," she continues. "This crowd -- when they're together -- this is how they really act."
Still, despite the season's wild revelations and intense blowout fights, Barshop tells Us rumors of her leaving the series are exaggerated.
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"There's no [season five casting] decision on either side --on theirs [Bravo] or myself," says the reality star. "Some people just start rumors to get their names in the press. Bravo hasn't made any decisions. They haven't asked anyone or not invited anyone. But I can’t imagine Bravo not wanting any of us back because I know the ratings are up."
Part one of the Real Housewives of New York City's reunion airs Monday at 10 p.m. (EST) on Bravo, with part two airing August 1.
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11You People need to be quiet you doon't know these women. I agree with this season it was just too much fighting maybe it will get better next season.
Still cannot stand Kelli. Jill is hateful, again this season. She still can't get over Bethanny's success. You should get a life.....And Luanne? She is in everyone's business. She should really mind her own business. She surely didn't want Bethany to make up with Jill. Furthermore, can Alex ever get a word in....Christ. I love you Ramona, Sonyia and Alex!
The show was really hard to watch this season. The fighting and back-stabbing were totally out of control. I'm still trying to figure out how Cindy got cast. She's so different from the other women. She needs her own show on being a working mom. RHONY is not a good place for her. Can't wait to see if Bethany has another season. I love her show.
OMG!!!! Jill really pist me off this season. Her dam attitude and behavior needed an adjustment. Jill thinks she knows it all and is better then everyone. I think she needs to b taken off the show!!!
OMG, Jill, Kelly, and Luann drive me to want to throw something at the TV. They are so irritating to watch. I think Bravo needs to boot a few of these housewives, and a husband.
I agree with NPH...get rid of them ALL!!! Bravo, ANDY, please wake up! Start FRESH and NEW! Get rid of the NY housewives. I did not watch one episode in full because it was WAY TOO much non-sense. Arguing and screaming and talking over each other. I could not hear anything but grown ass women sounding like little ass children! Who wants to listen to all of that BS? Get-Rid of of thwem please for BRAVO's benefit and ratings...RE-CAST!!!
these ppl are insane, it seems like they have waaay too much free time on their hands. the two that annoy me so much are cindy, is just flat out a nutcase and needs to filter kelly is delusional and app. forgets every bad thing she says bravo u wanna make this show more enjoyable? recast.
DO YOU NOTICE THE GRAMMAR OF THESE WOMEN. DEFINITLY LOW INCOME.
I agree Ashley, I couldn't watch this season, too much fighting, it stressed me out!
Why is Kelly the nutcase and Jill still on this show? I can barely tolerate LuAnn and Romana-so-so. Time for fresh blood.
I'm calling for a re-cast! Get rid of all these two-faced biotches! Who the hell keeps "friends" like this?