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Ready For A Rematch?: Jill talks tennis, charity work, and a possible rematch with Ramona.

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I was surprised that Kelly decided to help me with the charity, but was grateful. She didn't know me, or any of us for that matter. Kelly must have thought it over and realized that if she didn't get involved somehow, how could she stay on the show? It is called the The Real Housewives of New York City after all. The reason I invited her to begin with was to add her to our cast. Kelly told Christina she had a few things to donate. The only thing that was ever confirmed was the photo shoot with Giles Bensimone. The other items never materialized and I don't even remember what they were supposed to be. Bethenny was correct on her blog when she said that we have yet to confirm a date with Mr. Bensimone. We have been trying to contact him since October and finally returned the auction winner the $6,500 they paid. (It did not sell for the $25,000 estimate.) Kelly has said she is trying to get Giles to honor his commitment, but of course cannot control what he does. We will continue to communicate with his publicist and hope to reconnect the winner with Mr. Bensimone and donate the money to the charity it was intended for.

As I have said before, I did not want to play this match.

As I have said before, I did not want to play this match. Mario was dying to show off his tennis skills and was using me to do that and get a free membership at CityView. I did not want to get involved. I offered to step away a few times, but they kept coming back to make a date. I knew I couldn't win (theoretically) unless I played with someone Mario chose. First they said it was a friendly game (watch the Russell Simons event,) but kept trying to make a competition out of it. Which was it supposed to be? I still don't know. I actually have the emails from Mario and Ramona dealing with the date mix-up. It was a mix-up because his Production Assistant did not communicate with me or with my PA. The email trail shows how I was not on the original chain. It was late September before it was straighten out. But it was straightened out, so what is the big deal?

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: 02/10/2010 - 2:10pm; Linda Midgley; I could of thrown up waiting for you to get back. Thank God Your back.Say goodbye Orange trees ,and Chocolate Bunnies.
Huge Fan NYC
P.S. And i am from Alpine New Jersey
Linda

05/19/2009 - 11:47am

Viewer

I must agree. You are the most down to earth of all the housewives. You and Bethenny are the only "REAL" women on the show. Romana has two faced issues. Kelly is off the wall. LuAnn , I have no clue where she is coming from and or who she is. Alex is as fake as can be. See right through her.

You are awesome!!

: 05/18/2009 - 8:21am; 53Newport; Jill - you are the most down to earth of all the housewifes and I love you!! Bethenny is my other favorite. Some are critical of your spending, but it really is your decision - if you have the ability to be able to spend that amount, so be it. Kelly is in serious need of some counseling and Brad would be an excellent replacement for her - he'd be a lot more fun to watch and wouldn't be as delusional as Kelly is. She's actually a very boring individual trying to be interesting. I can't wait for the next season and seriously hope you are the main focus of the show - you make Housewifes worth watching!

: 05/18/2009 - 4:41am; GLORIE; love ya jilly you are a hoot

: 05/17/2009 - 11:25pm; Denise; Jill you surely are my favorite on the show. I think you and Bethenny are the "REAL" deal! How you kept your cool during the reunion show is beyond me but you managed to do so very well. Ramona continually talks out of both sides of her mouth and is so vengeful when she thinks she has been crossed, and that Kelly is a true nut case. Whatever she is on must be quite strong because she really believes her own bs. Like you, Bethenny also tells it like it is. Don't let anyone ruin your friendship! You have a great family(including Mom & Dad). I can't wait until you are back on Bravo again!!

: 05/17/2009 - 10:13pm; Viewer; Oh Jill, all of this is gonna come back atcha!

: 05/17/2009 - 7:28pm; Karli; Jill, You are certainly one of my favorites on the show! I love that you are real and realistic about life! You work hard and you are a great role model!

: 05/17/2009 - 6:12pm; jill; Jill hi my name is also jill and I GOTTA HAVE SOME OF THAT TEAM JILL T-SHIRTS AND GEAR.
Where can I get it .?

: 05/17/2009 - 6:12pm; Mari Ann Hill-Spivey; To all the house wives in New York you all are out of this world I love Bethaney, Jill, Luanne, Ramona, Alex and then if she comes back next season whats her name Kelly..... Kelly needs to watch herself on tv over and over again to see how she is not all that.....Bethaney you are all that and a bag of chips...Jill you are so funny and sincere....Luanne sorry to hear about your marriage.....Ramona lighten up ....Alex you and Simon deserve each other......But I hope to watch you next season...

05/17/2009 - 5:03pm

Thomas

Dear Mrs.Zarin,

I strongly feel that I need to voice my opinion...I think that you are one of the most interesting business persons I have ever had the pleasure of being exposed too. On the show, you showed the class that is "you" both in your personal and professional life. You and your spouse Mr. Zarin are an inspiration to those of us that wish to have both a happy home and business life.I wish only the best for your continued prosperity and the hope of walking into your store only to be greeted by you or Mr.Zarin in person.

Thank You for encluding the public at large in your life!