RHONY: A Reunion Could Come As Soon as September As Cast Shakeup Looms
Production has been put on hold for yet another Bravo show, this time it's for The Real Housewives of New York season 13 reunion. There has been major talk and speculation regarding the future of the show. The cast of RHONY always had its fair share of fights and arguments, but there was still solidarity within the group. For the past two seasons, however, there has been constant dull bickering and it's quite clear to fans that the cast is divided. Season 13 ratings plummeted and fans have been very vocal on social media to bring back old fan favorites, like Dorinda Medley.
Following news of a cast shakeup, there has been speculation that OG housewife Ramona Singer will not be asked back for season 14. An insider told Radar Online that Ramona already received the ax from Bravo, but they will not "officially" announce her departure just yet. However, Ramona claims otherwise. The "Singer Stinger" posted a pre "hot night out" mirror selfie to her Instagram account on July 14. In the comment section, a fan asked if the rumors of her being fired were true and Ramona responded with a simple "nope." Since then, Ramona has posted Real Housewives of New York promotional and throwback content.
The Real Housewives of New York reunion has been pushed back and is set to film in September 2021. However, there is no definite production date. According to reports by US Weekly, the cast was planning on wrapping up the 13th season next month. A source said, "It takes a lot of mental preparation to go into the reunion. They always film the reunion in August and usually start filming the new season in the fall. They don’t have a scheduled date for the new season." Although major cast shakeup news has been swirling all over social media, Bravo may be switching production companies as well. According to the source, "Nobody is safe."
Due to the lack of chemistry between the cast members, production is starting to wonder if they should try the "out with the old and in with the new" method and are on the hunt for new cast members. The source explained that Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps and Ramona Singer are "on the chopping block" but Leah McSweeney and Eboni K. Williams are "safe" for the time being. Bravo is aware that the current cast will not be the same for season 14, however, if they get rid of the three staple housewives, ratings will be even lower. "The network is weighing all their options including putting the show on hiatus," the source shared.
To save the beloved reputation of The Real Housewives of New York, Bravo's best bet is to put the show on a hiatus and take its time deciding who will be a part of the upcoming season. Although word is spreading that the OGs are the first on the chopping block, that would not be a tactical move if the network wants to boost their ratings. Fans have made it very clear that they do not want to see Sonja, Ramona, or Luann leave the show and that newcomers Leah and Eboni have made the show less entertaining. Bravo should listen to the viewers and see if they can bring high energy and iconic fan-favorites back.
Source: Ramona Singer, Radar Online, US Weekly