With The Real Housewives of New York City being one of the longest-running cities in the Real Housewives franchise, fans have a wide range of opinions on the show and its cast. Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, and Sonja Morgan have been longtime housewives and are some of the most beloved in the series. But not every fan loves the OGs or the storylines they bring.
In fact, there are some fans who believe RHONY has fallen off the map and Bravo needs to do a clean sweep in order to have a start fresh. By that same token, there are other unpopular opinions that have fans divided over the series.
10 Heather & Kristen > Bethenny
When Bethenny Frankel left the series in season 3 to focus on her career, RHONY added Heather Thomson and Kristen Taekman as housewives in seasons 5 and 6. Taekman only lasted two seasons but is not a forgotten Real Housewives of New York housewife as she brought the drama. Thomson, on the other hand, stayed on as a Housewife and friend of the series throughout season 13.
If a majority of fans had it their way, they'd rather have Bethenny as a housewife than Heather and Kristen. But Both-Main-6018 thinks otherwise. "I’d take [Heather and Kristen] back again before Bethanny," they wrote. Considering Bethenny brought iconic one-liners and depth to the series, this is a rather unpopular opinion.
9 Ramona Isn't The Monster Everyone Thinks She Is
Ramona Singer is one of the more controversial housewives. Although she's an OG with some of the most iconic moments in the series, there are more than a handful of things that she can't live down. Ramona has insulted countless friends, made crude remarks about people's looks, and hasn't always been the nicest person on camera. However, she's a housewife that fans cannot get enough of because she's so entertaining.
Simsedit1, however, thinks that Ramona isn't the monster fans think she is. "Sometimes I feel like she is actually misunderstood," they wrote on Reddit. They then defended Ramona against castmates like Leah McSweeney who instigate fights with her.
8 RHONY Needs To Clean House
Season 13 was one of RHONY's lowest-ranking seasons in series history. With Bethenny, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer gone, Bravo added Eboni Williams and Leah McSweeney to its roster. But those two additions weren't enough to save the franchise.
As bad as season 13 was, fans don't want to see the OGs leave the series. Adriannab320 thinks differently, however. They wrote that RHONY needs to "[start] a whole new cast of people that have things going." They continued writing, "I cannot deal with another season of the cabaret."
7 Bethenny Wasn't Really Broke In Season 1
In the first season, Bethenny was in a very different place than she was in season 11 (her last). In season 1, Bethenny was a beloved New Yorker who tried getting her business off the ground. In comparison to the other housewives, Bethenny was broke and not living in the same fabulous lane that the others were.
Nowadays, Bethenny is one of the richest housewives. But one Redditor felt like Bethenny wasn't really broke and it was all an act. "I really like Bethenny, but I could never buy that she was broke during [season 1]. Maybe broke compared to [Jill] Zarin, but I feel she's always had help from her dad," they wrote. Frankel's father was a well-known horse trainer, but considering the two didn't have the best relationship, it would be odd if she made up her living situation.
6 Sonja Is Not "Funny"
For many fans, Sonja Morgan is the gift that keeps on giving. She's upbeat, spontaneous, and Sonja is also full of great quotes.
Sadly, Sonja has a dark past and it creeps up on her when she drinks heavily, but fans can't help but feel protective over her. RoxyHot10, however, had some surprising words for the housewife. "I don’t find Sonja endearing or funny," they wrote. Likewise, another fan agreed with the unpopular opinion that they found her "extra annoying." Like all housewives, Sonja has her irritable moments but she's a fan favorite regardless.
5 Dorinda Was The Worst RHONY Housewife...
Dorinda Medley joined the cast of RHONY in season 7. As a long-time friend of some of the housewives, Dorinda fit in perfectly with the group. What makes a great Housewives cast are the connections outside of filming. The deeper the roots go, the better the season usually is.
Dorinda was incredibly raw during her time on the show and was open about the death of her husband. Fans supported Dorinda as she took time off in season 13 to grieve and reset. But Bella_ella_ella told Reddit that "Dorinda was a terrible housewife." Another fan had the unpopular opinion that Dorinda "loves herself" too much.
4 ...So Was Luann
Luann has made some shocking decisions on RHONY. From an arrest to divorces to low-blows towards the other women, Luann proves that a person can always build themselves back up again. As an OG Housewife, Luann knows what it takes to have a successful season on the Real Housewives, but not everyone has the same affinity for her.
Cold_Arachnid6959 believes that "Luann is one of the worst" housewives due to her narcissistic tendencies. But true fans know that's what makes Luann, Luann.
3 Unpopular And Hypothetical RHONY Rules
In a Reddit thread that spoke about unpopular opinions about The Real Housewives, one fan believed there should be particular rules set in place to keep the series from slacking.
Ledge999 wrote that housewives shouldn't "get more than five seasons" in a series and there should be no "marginally famous people" in the cast. And while fans agree that nobody too famous should be in the cast, it's entertaining to have familiar faces or names a part of the cast due to their status in society.
2 Should Bravo Have Given The Housewife Title To Dale Instead Of Tinsley?
There were a handful of times where Tinsley was right but was spoken over because of her young age and naivete. Nevertheless, she made a great housewife for four seasons before leaving the series for a new life in Chicago. A big part of Tinsley's storyline was her dream of being married with children. Her mother Dale was with Tinsley in most scenes and helped her cope with her lack of romance.
Funny enough, RinaPole told Reddit that they think Dale deserved the apple, not Tinsley. "Tinsley was never cut out for the show, but Dale was. Dale should've been the [housewife] instead of her. She's such a fun, classically Southern villain," they wrote. And while Dale is entertaining, it's Tinsley who has the notoriety.
1 Cindy Barshop "Wasn't As Bad" As Viewers Think
Cindy Barshop was a housewife from season 4 whom fans totally forgot about. Her conflicts weren't entertaining enough and she didn't have a connection to the women outside of filming.
CG5959 doesn't think that people gave Cindy a chance, however, as they wrote, "Cindy Barshop was, in my opinion, not as bad as people say." They continued saying that former housewives, Aviva Drescher and Heather Thomson, should replace some of the current housewives in an unpopular opinion since Aviva wasn't loved by fans.
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