And here we go… Does anyone doubt that there were cameras on hand filing Jill Zarin and Ramona Singer in The Hamptons? I immediately reached out to sources when I saw this. Damn them for not being at my beck and call 24/7! I mean it is only 1am on a work/school night. 🙂
My exclusive sources did already tell me that they are looking in to “a returning housewife ” for RHONY so it is highly likely Jill Zarin is doing some test shots with the gals. Production likes for full-time housewives who are new or returning to have some connection with the existing cast so she would work.
However, NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE about Bethenny’s replacement. As I have previously reported exclusively, that production had no idea Bethenny was bailing until her attorney contacted Bravo VERY shortly before she gave Variety the exclusive about her departure.
I am sure that you have read elsewhere that Leah McSweeney, a friend of Tinsley’s is going to be a full-time housewife. I knew that was not true the moment I read it. According to Tamara Tattles exclusive source, Leah has been offered a friends contract to replace Barbara. She has been filming a lot with the RHONY. She will likely be on nearly every episode. I won’t disclose her salary but it is very little. But if she does well, she could eventually be in line for a full-time gig at a later point. But she will not be full-time this year.
Do You Want Jill Zarin Back?
NO ONE can replace Bethenny, but for now they are looking at “a potential returning housewife” to keep the same vibe that RHONY above all franchises has, that is a tight group of women with connections and genuine relationships with each other.
Lord knows Jill Zarin is trying to work her way back in. Andy can’t stand her especially after the WWHL incident. But that was SEVEN!!! years ago. Andy he is a minor player on who returns. His producer role is pretty much an honorific at this point. But there are other returning possibilities on RHONY…
Fun Fact, when I started this site, I thought it might get me out of the house and help me overcome my anxiety. ROFLMAO, it turned out to be keeping me hostage. But my VERY first post was me going to Nordstroms? some store where Jill was selling knock off spanx or something. You can read that post here. I just went back and reread it. Apparently, it was my THIRD post and Jill Zarin gave a review of my post in comments. WTF was I talking about in the first two posts?
So do you want Jill Zarin back? I hate to admit, I kind of do…
No thank you! Can’t stand her voice. Hope she doesn’t ruin the show. I was so glad when she left the last time.
Better the devil you know. I’m willing to give Jill another chance.
That’s kind of how I feel. And there are plenty of worse “returning housewives” I suppose.
Kelly is the NY housewife that I couldn’t stand to return, oh, and Carole.
Which is exactly why if they go with a returning HW, Jill is weirdly our best option. And she is a new person with a new husband. The fact that my source says they are considering returning housewives first is an issue.
I’d love to see Holla Heather return!
I kinda condsider her a New Housewife because of her new face…I seriously have to remind myself that it is Jill. Am I the only one who has to do this?
I didn’t know she had remarried! Wow! When did this happen? Off to Google…
She got married again? What? She must have been so in love with Bawbie to get married to another man a year later. He was her paycheck and I’m assuming that he left his money and business to his biological children and grandchildren. Dear lord these women can’t be alone for a second.
Why would Jill want to team up with the snarky bunch again? She’s been gone for so long and seems really happy in her new life.
Because she is a constant attention seeker. Always has to be about her.
This!
I agree. She was so jealous of Bethenny’s success that it destroyed their friendship. She always acted like a brat and needed to be the center of attention.
My initial response to Jill returning, even after her apparent reconciliation with Bethenny , was an emphatic “ hell no! “ However, to Jill’s credit, she has been relentless in maintaining contact with the h/w generally, with her annual Florida bash and other social events , recent vacation with Ramona and regularly proclaiming in every interview that she would be willing to return , yesterday ! For sheer persistence alone, and the prospect of a h/w strong enough to call out Ramona, LuAnn and Sonia’s B.S, she would be the most entertaining and strongest candidate to try and fill the huge gap left by Bethenny. Gosh, did I just say that ?
No, no, no. Her voice alone drives me crazy! How about Heather?
Nooooooooooo
Exactly my thoughts.
No, No, A Thousand Times No!! No Jill Zarin! I just can not take her thirsty, clingy, poseur behavior. She’s exhausting. And her voice!! Oh my. I did love Bobby though, and Ali.
In the words of Sonja Morgan: “Can I get a return to sender!!” NO MA’AM NO MA’AM on Jill returning ever. She made fun of Alex attempting to social climb but she is practically on her knees begging any chance she can to return. If it didnt work with Bobby’s funeral (there is no low with Jill) why does she think it will work now?
You wanna bring someone back, only one person can hold her own: Aviva Drescher.
Yes.
If she comes back I will truly miss her with Bobby. The only problem with Jill is she is so much bigger to everything in her own mind. It could prove interesting to see how she moved on after Bobby’s death and how her and her daughter are dealing now but I think the poor husband, no matter how wonderful he may be, may not stand up against the memory of Bobby in the viewers eyes.
Not if she is going to talk about Bethenny the entire time!
Yes, bring Jill back. I would like to see the new husband and compare him to Saint Bobby. I doubt if he will have half the patience or wisdom that Bobby had.
Yes! Mostly because I think she will annoy the crap out of Luann 😎
You mean Countess Luann darrrlingggg!
During the early years (Seasons 1-3), I loved Jill. I even stuck with her when she went ballistic on Bethenny, and I even contemplated quitting watching RHONY after Jill (along with Alex, Kelly B, and Cindy) was fired.
But when she demanded time on WWHL, then secretly filmed Andy Cohen on the set, I just couldn’t any more. Besides, I was actually liking the new crew on RHONY Season 5. (I still love Carole and Heather, and I must admit Aviva made some great TV!) I was finally done with Jill, and I just wanted the show to keep moving on and keep trying out new people.
But in the last couple years, I’ve finally been coming back around on Jill. Sure, go ahead, bring her back. Especially now that Bethenny is gone, it’s worthwhile to keep some cast and crew around who actually have history with each other.
Jill? Come back? Please God, NO!
Her extra-annoying Five Towns accent is only slightly less grating than her personality and I’d prefer to not be exposed to either one. At all. Ever.
I do not get this trend of bringing back ex-Housewives. Everybody seems to forget that Jill was
fired“not retained” for very good reason. Why would this time be any different?But if we have to have a former Housewife come back, there are so many better choices, like:
Heather Thomson
Kristen Taekman
Alex McCord
Carole Radziwill
Hell, I’d even rather see Cindy freaking Barshop on my TV screen than Jill Zarin.
I am all for Alex McCord and her sidekick, Simon, returning. I’ll take Kristen over Heather and Carole.
I am also for Alex and Simon to come back! I think they moved to Australia?
Done with Jill, the only way that she was palatable was because of her friendship with Beth. The minute she trashed that friendship I was done with her. I would however pay her to slap some of these old bags around a bit. She’s a loud and obnoxious bully. But Bravo loves a mean bully in heels and a tight dress, so she will fit right in. She has fabulous face work!
Yes, with the face work. She look awesome.
No, no and no in any way shape or form do I want the witch Jill back.
Please, for the love of God, don’t bring back weird ass Kelly. Honestly, I don’t mind Jill returning. In fact, I am kind of up for seeing Alex/Simon pop in and out during the seeing. The original cast of RHONY was one of the best.
Yay! A friend for Tinsley. That alone will probably get Dorinda slurring and trying to mind Tins’ business.
No Jill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would much rather have someone new.
Jill, no. Not ever.
I would like to see Alex but they are liviing down under. Simon in those shiny, red pants was life.
I want Missy to join the cast. She is Ramona and Sonja’s friend. No longer friends with LuAnn because she slept with Tom, but hey, who besides Ramona hasn’t slept with Tom?
NO, no, no, no Jill! Just NO!
I’d welcome Jill. It’s been 7 years, she an authentic connection with Ramona and LuAnn , she has a new relationship and she’s strong enough for this group.
The woman that replaces Bethenney needs to have a strong personality to counter balance Ramona, LuAnn and Dorinda because one of them will try and dominate the group.
Too bad Alex and Simon are in Australia because I would love to see them back simply to see what Simon would wear each week!
LaNY, think you just nailed the reason I’d like to see Jill back: authenticity. I’m tired of watching HWs who’ve just been put together like some kind of sociological experiment to see what happens when personalities collide. I’ve had it with the constant fighting at every dinner table (so much is staged, I realized, but still), and the personalities that don’t naturally fit together. The forced friendships are just wearing me down, so it would be nice to see something that feels more like how old friends really are with one another.
Agree 100% I hope they don’t pull someone from central casting. If they don’t bring Jill back, I hope they add Missy simply because she and Ramona are real friends. I think Tinsley needs a real friend on the show also. Authentic friendships will help keep this show alive.
I didn’t really watch when Jill was on, so I wouldn’t mind her coming back. I never really liked Bethenny until her feud with Carol. I will miss her. Last season was not as good being the Luann show, so I’m kind of worried about the show without Bethenny.
Jules, Heather, maybe Kristen
NO no no no no no!!! Please God NO!
YES! She’ll give Ramona and Luann a run for their money. It would be hilarious to watch them compete for Queen Bee status.
TT, I followed you over from that other site about Jill many years ago – and never left. My how time flies.
Do I want Jill back? Meh, I could tolerate her for a season to see how she does. Her only saving grace was Bobby and her relationship with Bethany made her likable (when they were besties). It’ll be interesting to see how she does without those two now.
I got so sick of Jill at one point I changed my cable subscription to remove Bravo for a couple years. Now that Bethenny is gone, I’m not going back. Jill returning would make me double down on that decision. In spite of having spent most of my life in OC, I left RHOC years ago because of Vicki’s incessant screeching (& Tamra’s sick relationship with Ryan). Totally done with that franchise. I cannot relate to those unreal women.
No – If she joins I will stop watching. Heck I may not watch even if she isn’t part of it. Bethanny is a HUGE loss but I absolutely understand why she walked away and my opinion of one it was time.
I am ALL in on a Jill return! I actually did love her with Bethenny and I think she really got smacked in the face when she realized Bethenny was the actual star. I would love to see how she’s coping without Bobby. What a wonderful man he was.
I’m also down for Missy to join. NY is the BEST because of the real relationships. Missy and Jill have honest ins and would make for great TV!
Team Heather!
My pick would be Heather. A couple years ago I would have said hell no to Jill returning but now I’d actually like to see her back to keep Ramona and Luann in their place as well as going toe-to-toe with Dorinda. She’s also the only one who rarely drinks alcohol so seeing her in a scene where the rest of them are absolutely wasted should be interesting. The only former housewife more thirsty than Jill is Alex, but she and Simon are in Australia, so I hope it is Jill.
Jill we know her
NO
I would actually love to see Jill come back. I think it’d be great to have some that has known Ramona forever and can put her in her place when needed. I like when it’s real and genuine relationships between the women with an actual history there.
Yes to Jill.
She’s an OG, gets along with the cast and hosts A TON of those NYC ladies who lunch events and dinner parties.
No no no to Jill. AMF nailed it when she cited her “thirsty, clingy, poseur behavior.” When her big mouth isn’t open, criticizing another housewife, she’s smirking, like she’s better than anyone else. I don’t agree with the ‘bring back another housewife’ way of thinking,’ though I understand that they’re up against a wall with Bethenny leaving unexpectedly. In a way, it’s the producers’ fault for keeping the circle so closed; they should always have possibilities lined up. I love Heather, but I think she would fit in with this group, especially with Carol gone. Just bring in a bunch of ‘friends’ including Missy. Including some younger women (not being agist, I just think there needs to be more age diversity).
Jill is not married. She’s in a serious relationship and he wants to get married. She wanted to wait a bit longer. It will be two years since Bobby died in January.
I did not attend, but apparently during Luanne’s appearance in Provincetown this past weekend, she asked the audience if they wanted Jill to return and was met with thunderous applause of “yes.”
Did see her walking down the street smoking a cigarette. Was always taught ladies did not walk holding lit cigarettes. Money can’t buy you class.
When I was barely 20 I briefly worked as a gate agent for Eastern Airlines. We went through much the same training as flight attendance. And we had to be weighed! Anyway, back then you could smoke in airports without going into a smoky chamber. We were taught that you should never smoke unless seated. This was so heavily ingrained in me I have never been able to walk with a smoke.
I think this is another thing like not mowing the grass on Sundays, and pulling over for funeral processions that is sadly fading out of favor.
I’ll never forget going to Boston a few years ago to visit a friend. We were driving somewhere when a funeral procession passed by. I remember asking why no one was stopping. He looked at me like I had three heads. And asked, “Why would we stop?”
Shrug.
I thought I was going crazy with funeral processions and people not pulling over!!!!! Same goes for emergency vehicles! No one pulls over. People are animals!!
Yeah, sadly that’s not a thing in New England. My father would pull over but- I love the South I’m a Damn Yankee because I stayed. 31 years now. And confederate soldiers were AMERICAN SOLDIERS. Geez.
I can’t believe people wouldn’t pull over, so rude! Our local PD are at each major intersection to hold traffic for processions. Such a somber sight, always reminds me of my parents and sisters when I see one.
Of course that audience wanted Jill back. She is Lu’s only ally.
Nope, nope, nope. For one, she will enable “The Faux Countess” (not a Countess anymore – she lost her crown – ha ha – when she married Cheater Tom) and The Faux Countess is already horrible enough as it is. Jill and Lu were thick as thieves back in the day . Secondly, the sound of Jill’s voice makes me physically ill. Thirdly, we don’t need yet another housewife who talks constantly about their dead husband – that’s what we have Dorinda for. I don’t want any former NY housewives to return – ever. New blood please. Surely, there’s someone in NYC that would be better than any former housewife.
I didn’t start watching any of the RH until after Jill and Bethenny left. From what I’ve seen of Jill — a big fat no.
My wishes for a new HW are (in descending order):
1. Someone fabulous.
2. Someone in the fashion (or arts) field.
3. Someone who is friends with Tinsley.
4. Someone less ignorant than Lady In Blue.
Leah checks off two; if she comes on as a friend, we could see about #1. She MUST check off #4. I REALLY don’t want to see anyone who is exclusively pro-Ramona or pro-Luann. Neither do I want someone to be exclusively anti-anyone; but Missy may be a fun addition. And that sounds like pro-Ramona, anti-Luann, but I think it is not so b&w.
I wouldn’t mind Jill, but the way she looks up when she’s talking or listening to someone talk drives me crazy. How about Aviva?
I would like for a big name to join the cast as a new housewife. There’s gotta be someone wealthy thats a socialite in NYC that can put them in their place! No?? To replace someone as big as Bethenny with JILL? How anticlimactic. They need someone with a name.
No. No. No. I’m starting to this this is slowly the end of RH of everything.(que dramatic music) There are ZERO good options of NY ladies to bring back. Carole, Hell no, Jill, NOOOOO, and Alex, and all the others, NO.
Enough time has passedctyat I could watch Jill.
I’m okay with Jill returning on a very limited basis. The ladies should do their trip to Australia this season. I’d love an update on Alex and Simon’s boys. So glad B is done. I hope it’s not publicity b.s.
I love that idea! A cast trip to Australia hasn’t been done in any franchise yet. So many wonderful views, beautiful places to visit, it has such an interesting vibe. Of course they’d have to visit Alex and Simon, especially since I’m dying to see how Johann and Francois look now and how their personalities fleshed out. They were so young on the show, how old are they now? Will the boys have Aussie accents, how much French do they still speak, do they still play piano?
I think Jill looks fabulous, but Ramona is looking too stretched tight and puffy. It looks like a face lift to me, where Jill is natural. She even toned down the brassy red in her hair, love the color now. Jill must’ve went to Costa Rica, that’s why Sonja looks so great. I need a complete overhaul, so gotta get my butt there!!
bring back jill and alex at the same time lol that would be fun.