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Former Actual Housewives of New York star Kelly Bensimon is sounding the alarm about the way forward for the Actual Housewives franchise — and she or he’s not holding again.

Kelly Bensimon, who starred on RHONY from Season 2 via Season 4, not too long ago opened up concerning the state of the Bravo franchise whereas attending The Beginner premiere. Talking solely to OK! Journal, she mentioned, “Actual Housewives is in severe disaster. I might like to [return]. We had a lot enjoyable.”

And he or she’s not simply speaking about RHONY. Whereas that present has been fighting scores since its solid overhaul, Bensimon recommended your complete franchise could also be in hassle. Her feedback come at a time when The Actual Housewives of New Jersey has been placed on hiatus, and the way forward for The Actual Housewives of Potomac hangs within the stability amid Karen Huger’s authorized points.

Kelly, by no means shy about her opinions, has actively pitched herself for a return to the NYC-based present — however with a twist. Again in February, she revealed, “Everyone says I needs to be again on Housewives. And I’m completely satisfied to do it with — to not be imply, however, like, not this solid. I despatched a complete listing to Andy. I used to be like: Right here’s the mothership.”

Nonetheless, she’s not suggesting a easy reunion of previous solid members both. As she put it, “[They] have these narratives, these divorces… however they’re all very New York.” In her view, what’s actually lacking isn’t anyone Housewife — it’s town itself.

“My largest criticism — and it’s been the identical factor all through since I used to be on — is that the final word character on the present is New York and we’re not seeing New York,” Kelly defined. That’s the place she sees a pointy distinction with The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills, which she praised for displaying “all of the glamour and the glitz and the gorgeousness.”

So does Kelly have a degree? With dwindling scores, fan frustration, and real-life drama spilling off-screen, the franchise might certainly be coming into uncharted territory. Whether or not Bravo listens to Kelly’s recommendation — or places her again within the combine — stays to be seen.