Bethenny Frankel Won't Return for Fourth Season of 'The Real Housewives of New York'

Bethenny Frankel quit Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York, according to Us Weekly. The reality TV star, who gave birth to a daughter in May, said that she was no longer having fun being a cast member on the show.

"Last season was scary and painful. It took all of the joy out of it," Frankel explained to Us Weekly. "My gut's saying not to be part of this cast."

During the third season of The Real Housewives of New York, Frankel constantly feuded with cast mates Kelly Killoren Bensimon and Jill Zarin, who was also her former best friend.

However, Frankel is required by contract to make at least a few appearances during the fourth season of The Real Housewives of New York, according to a Bravo insider.

Frankel also has her own Bravo reality show, Bethenny Getting Married?, which premiered earlier this summer and brought in 2 million viewers.

Aside from being a reality TV star, Frankel is a natural food chef, has published books, and even released her own fitness DVD.