‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Cast Fired!

Cindy Barshop is also among the casualties of the ‘friendly departure’ — are YOU devastated?

There have been some huge shakeups at The Real Housewives of New York City, and much of the cast has been fired!

Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord & Cindy Barshop have all officially been let go from the show, as HollywoodLife.com first reported.

“Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan and LuAnn DeLesseps will be returning for season 5 of The Real Housewives of New York City,” the network tells us in a statement. ”We’ve had a fabulous run with all the ladies and appreciate them sharing their lives with our viewers. It is a friendly departure among the other ladies and we continue to have on-going discussions with them.”

We also spoke with Alex about the split, and she said, “Simon and I are sad not to continue with RHONY, but it’s a friendly decision and discussions with Bravo are ongoing for other projects. Meanwhile we are preparing our new company, Aluxe Home, for the textile market week which starts tomorrow, so we have plenty to focus on.”

We’re still shocked. Will YOU continue to watch the show, HollywoodLifers?

– William Earl, additional reporting by Lindsey DiMattina and Russ Weakland

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Yes dear americans. Meant to say. I actually see you guys whilst living in the uk. Love the show and as you always do. You cut the good shows simply because you think they have gone on too long. All your american shows over here. We cannot participate with text or email while the show is running with todays technology sort this out will you. You guys are a blast. I laugh more watching you than any comic you could mention. Jill love you and kelly. Stay the lovely oeople you come across as .

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Big mistake getting rid of jilll and kelly they are both beautifull funny kind in fact that is probably why you let them go eh. If you care these days you may as well sign out of life. Give the trio their own show if you have any sence.

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