Former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel is once again at the center of controversy after publicly criticizing Bravo’s reboot of her former show. The Skinnygirl mogul, 54, took to TikTok to voice her displeasure with the series’ new cast and its premise—despite admitting she has not watched the revamped show.
“The [old cast] just got dropped off at the side of the road,” Frankel claimed in a now-deleted video. She went on to dismiss the new version, reportedly watched by “only 200,000 people,” as a “piece of trash.”
Frankel’s scathing comments quickly drew backlash, with fans and insiders accusing her of seeking attention.
Frankel’s Rocky Relationship with Bravo
Bethenny Frankel has had a tumultuous history with Bravo. Once a cornerstone of the RHONY franchise, Frankel left the series in 2019 to pursue other ventures. Her post-Housewives career has been marked by mixed success, with her talk show, streaming series, and development deals failing to gain traction.
“Bethenny always does this when she feels irrelevant,” a source close to Bravo told RadarOnline. “When the spotlight isn’t on her, she goes after Bravo.”
According to insiders, Bravo executives remain unbothered by Frankel’s latest tirade, viewing her comments as predictable. “Her antics are tiresome,” one industry insider explained. “Bethenny’s convinced she’s a brilliant creator, but her track record says otherwise.”
Even Housewives producer Andy Cohen, known for engaging with former cast members, has chosen to remain silent on the matter, fueling speculation that Bravo prefers to distance itself from Frankel’s criticisms.
Bethenny’s Brand Under Fire
Frankel’s outspoken nature has often been a double-edged sword. While her blunt commentary helped solidify her as a fan favorite during her RHONY tenure, it has also drawn criticism for being excessive and self-serving.
“Her podcast barely made a ripple,” said an entertainment analyst. “She’s trying to stay relevant, but these attacks on Bravo make her look bitter, not bold.”
Many fans of the Housewives franchise were quick to call out Frankel for her hypocrisy, particularly given that she admitted she hasn’t watched the reboot.
Netizens React to Bethenny’s Outburst
Social media users have not held back in responding to Bethenny Frankel’s latest rant. Here are six Twitter reactions to the controversy:
- @BravoFanatic: “If Bethenny’s not watching the reboot, why does she have so much to say about it? #MoveOn”
- @RealityCheck: “Bethenny’s comments scream bitterness. She needs to let it go and focus on her own projects.”
- @NYCDramaQueen: “Dragging Bravo doesn’t make her relevant—it just makes her look petty. Not a good look.”
- @HousewivesAddict: “Bethenny should take a seat. The new RHONY is doing fine without her drama.”
- @TeaSpiller: “She hasn’t seen the show but calls it trash? Bethenny’s credibility is out the window.”
- @FanOfTheFranchise: “Bethenny helped build RHONY, but she’s tarnishing her legacy with these unnecessary outbursts.”
