Kelly
I agree about Jill. She does try! I am liking you more because the gossip annoys you. They get so catty! Stay nice kelly! I am rooting for you!

One line for you Kelly, your on tv so... Think before you speak. You are sounding like a liar. However, if you start thinking before you speak, you might come across more geniune.

Good for you for getting through the first season with the other housewives, that is, seeing as how you're so "different". I can't help but to comment on the following statement you wrote:

"dealing with the illness of a friend, my driver, who has been with me since I was 23. . ."

Kelly, why even mention that your so-called friend is also your driver(employee)? sounds to me the latter is what you really mean. You? Disingenuous! No way!!

Kelli, I agree with Lucien. You don't have to justify who you are or what you do to anyone. Although being late for your own Halloween party was a tiny bit rude....I personally think it was because you and Max had a last minute intimate interaction and oh well you were late. However i think you should have acknowledged you were late and just let it boil over with the ladies....just laugh and enjoy the wonderful life you have. Enjoy the controversy on the show...stir the pot occassionally and then sit back and enjoy.

its funny because I would've respected you more for not talking ill about the housewives if you didn't mention it, kinda tells you something ha? it seems to me like your good deeds aren't so genuine since u feel the need to broadcast them any chance you get.

The show is all entertaining down here. I am wrapped with the fly on the wall scope into such amazing lives. We are pretty laid back here, although have much respect for each other. Kelly is an angel, Luanne a role model, Bethanny an inspiration, Jill a dynamo, The blonde lady an up and coming, and Ramonna is energetic. Live and let live. We love it down here, the show is great and you all entertain us. For being publisized as you are is a huge sacrifice. God Bless you all. Fantastic lives are a treat for us to see. Protect yourselves and remain strict on your boundaries. I almost want to look out for you when in New York as I feel I can say hello, that's the power of media. I know my limits.
Michelle from Australia

I find it hysterical that Kelly refuses to lend her name to anything re: charities - what does she think she is doing on a television show.

Hey, Kelly, you brought a lot of drama to the show and made it fun to watch. I think you tried to give friendship a chance with Bethenney at the fashion show, but I guess she already had something against you from a real or imagined slight by you. I like Bethenney, though, and if you approached her differently I could see you guys at least being on friendly terms. But, I do understand being horribly offended by her behavior at the charity meeting where she referred to you as Madonna. She had it in for you from the beginning. Maybe you unintentionally snobbed her on various occasions. I think if you would have just apologized for that in the conversation you guys had at Jill's all would have been well.

You are mean and not nice. You always said "Stop, stop" to others when they tried to say something. And when you talked during the reunion, nobody understand what you were talking about, no sense. You said to Bethenny that "you are here and I'm here" and when Bethenny confronted you about that you said that you didn't know what Bethenny was talking about, even during the reunion you dennied that.......Yuck! To tell you the truth, Bethenny looked so adorable and her skin looked so smooth when she was with you. Your attitude make me sick. You think that you are above others.
Pillow fighting with Max in Jill's store like two kindergarten kids. What were you thinking??? Disgusting!!!!!
You are boring. Ask Ramona to give you a sample of her skin care!!!!

Wow! I had no idea Kelly was from Rockford, IL. So am I! Wierd......

Yawwwn....

Kelly,

Nobody is perfect, and I appreciate that you admitted that you have insecurities. I really loved to hate you on the show because you came across as self absorbed. I'd hate to see how I'd come across if I was on reality tv.

All of the criticism must be hard to handle, but there's always some truth in it if you can take it with a grain of salt. It seems like you did take notice of the punctuality issue as you made an effort to write thank you notes after your party.

Overall, you seem to have your life together and hopefully this has been more positive than negative for you.

Kelly,

Darling, it was your attitude, holier than thou, that got you into trouble with the other wives. I see how Bethany can be a hard egg to crack, get to know and not feel insecure around, but your actions were over the top. This blog just goes on to show how you justify your own negativity. You do not see the world thru rose tinted glasses,if you did you would see your own negativity. Just do your own thing, be true to yourself and really who cares what people think. You seem bright, very beautiful with wonderful chidren and an exciting life forget the stupid stuff and be yourself. Most of what you did on the show was rationalizing and justifying, don't, you don't have to!

"Natural food chef", you must be a friend of kellys, you too are delusional...did you read your own blog. You trashed another person and revealed things about bethenny for all to read. You evidently don't see the good in all things or you wouldn't have posted those things. You are mean!

You are basically like Kim from Housewives of Atlanta...a hot mess who has the misfortune of being unable to see yourself as others do. If you do not care that you are widely misunderstood, then I suspect this is because of that pesky superiority trait you posess.

Honestly I worry about your cute kids. You are doing a disservice to them by continuing to have yourself portrayed "inaccurately."

Oh Kelly, do you really think the average Bravo viewer is THAT dumb? Its easy to see your pathetic attempt to manipulate as you try to explain away your Juvenile behavior. Its also funny that you consider yourself a "pot stirrer" You are not. What You ARE is a selfish, self absorbed bore. So, Stay on the show, continue to make a fool of yourself. I find you to be a waste of space.

I think it's hilarious that you want the women on this show to be some type of role models for us with their behavior, when people want to find serious role models we most certainly do not turn to reality televison. And if you are sick of the drama get off a reality tv show! People aren't going to sit and watch a bunch of women giggle and talk about ponies and butterflies. People watch this show to laugh (at you) and to have an hour of escape from what real life is. If your goal as the "different" housewife was to come on here and edcucate us, you are sorely mistaken I would bet 95% of the viewers would be able to teach you way more than you could teach us!

I thought you are a writer? You need to let your editor review the blogs before you post them.

I THINK THAT YOU ARE A WOMEN THAT KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT SHE WANTS. YOU INTRIGED ME FROM THE START. I SEE YOU AS A FREE SPIRIT; AND THAT THRU YOUR LOSSES YOU HAVE BECOME STRONG. YOU ARE A THREAT TO THE OTHER WOMEN.....THEY JUST DON'T GET YOU AND THEY NEVER WILL. YOUR DRESS STYLE IS GORGEOUS & WOULD LOOK LIKE SH.. ON THE OTHERS. CONTINUE BEING YOURSELF....THIS IS YOUR LIFE....CONTINUE LOVING YOUR DAUGHTERS....I THINK YOUR GREAT!

Hi Kelly

I totally agree with where you are coming from. I do not like drama either, and those idiots that call themselves socialites.............3 words.............oh my god!!! They should take lessons from Donald Trump's wife Melania. Now that is a beautiful, classy, graceful socialite who stays out of the limelight. You are a beautiful classy girl who has been a model, and they are jealous. I like men..............lol................so I hope you don't take this as I am hitting on you because I am engaged and love men only. But really, stay far away from those loud mouthed jabbering idiots! You are way too classy for them., and believe me, they know it. Women are catty, that is why some of my closest friends are male. They are not petty at all. Hope you return next season just to go up their butts!!

I only have a few words for you Kelly. Number one, I have never in my life seen or heard someone speak the way that you do. The way that you make yourself the "victim" and never take responsibility for your actions make you look VERY immature! You need to learn how to carry yourself. The way you looked on TV was understimulated, immature, and to be honest very cowardly. Get some help honey.

Whatever else you are or think you are, you ARE definitely interesting Kelly and totally make the show compelling viewing! I can't wait each week to see what you are going to throw in the mix! Love the housewives but they all deserve whatever they get. You keep those "rose-colored" glasses on, they serve you well!

Luanne's stock has gone up, Bethenny's has remained at the top along with Jill's, Alex and Simon's has gone up, Ramona's a nut job, Mario wants to be a star and Kelly should stay because she's the biggest nut job on the show and she's delusional.

Kelly you are unique; who cares who does not get you, that's their business. You brought a different twist to the show. Glad you'll be back next season and as far as who likes whom, you focus on yourself and your children, the hell with everyone else.

I appreciate Kelly's effort to come across as positive and her attempts to stay focused on the good in everyone. Sadly, that doesn't negate her actions and words that we witnessed on camera. In fact, it seems that Kelly continues to keep hashing her beef with Bethenny in the press, etc. (see almost every entry of this blog, see Harper's Bazaar and so on).

Understandably, it's difficult not to participate in some judgment and criticism and perhaps I wouldn't take issue with Kelly if she weren't trying so hard to say that she was above it while the other women are just caught up in drama. One result is that Kelly comes across as either defensive or stuck in victim mode.

I saw on camera Kelly say "How cute" in reference to Ally's arthritis and the charity created in her honor - after being very late to the meeting. I wasn't in the room and it set me off.

Watching the episode where Bethenny honestly tried to clear the air with Kelly was painful. Not for the reason Kelly seems to have concocted. Bethenny didn't seem to be trying to keep it going - initially. She seemed to, like most women, want to address her points of hurt feelings or confusion; she seemed to want to address some of the outrageous things Kelly said. In fact, it seemed - to me - that Bethenny wanted to believe Kelly didn't mean it when she said "I'm up here..." Kelly was so unwilling to take respoinsiblity for anything she said and so desirous to pretending nothing bad has happened that she turned herself, yet again, into a victim and then attacks Bethenny for trying to fuel a fight.

So if you, Kelly, want to point fingers at "who started it"...well, it was your attitude and actions that sparked and fueled the reaction you've received.

I believe in being positive and supportive when I can, but that doesn't include looking my nose down at people who aren't brought up as well was me. That doesn't include justifying my bad behavior because my values differ from those around me. There is a lack of authenticity when we try to pretend that life is always rosy for us or those around us. Kelly said that Bethenny needed to be taught that she can't talk to her in the way she felt Bethenny had. That begins with an idea of superiority.

It's been disappointing to read in Kelly's blog that she takes no responsibility for what we've all seen on camera. This analysis doesn't make me a "hater." I recognize that Kelly is an accomplished woman. I just find myself feeling offended by the justifications, double-standards and excuses. Wouldn't think Kelly wants to be thought of as the victim archetype, but that is what she's perpetuating.

Kelly...How did you get this far? What is wrong with America? What is wrong with Bravo? You are not from this planet. Please leave the show. You are the poster child of delusion.

Most every time Kelly has been on I've had the distinct feeling she was always very uncomfortable and not at all at ease. Posing for photos is very different then opening one's mouth and actually speaking or talking and making sense. This was especially true when Kelly met Bethenny at the bar......late of course.....then tore into Bethenny. I'm going to surmise that it was simply for drama but she didn't pull it off well. It's like she was just saying anything that popped into her head. Didn't make sense of course. Bethenny has an acerbic sense of humor that I don't believe Kelly gets. Kelly is a classic example that simply having a diploma from an ivy league or any other college or university......isn't a guarantee that one has even a smidgen of common sense, something this chick seems short on. On the other hand, she seems to be an engaged mom and that's good.

Kelly was lucky to be born beautiful. Good enough for her, I guess but she's going to continue to be slammed because of her own sense of self importance and that's the drama that will make us all continue to tune in.

Who wants to watch a dull and boring hour of polite chat and sweetness??? Not me. I'm going to watch every week and watch my gal Bethenny and her gorgeous Frenchman, Philippe (spelling?)and the rest of these super ladies of NYC. I want Philippe for Christmas. Hey, while I'm at it, I'll also take Max. He is drop dead gorgeous. Both Latin and both just delicious.

I don't know what has happened in your life to make you the sad person you are, but I really feel sorry for you, more than that I feel sorry for your ex husband. If I have to hear about your privileged upbringing one more time, or how you are so upper class, I may have to throw up. You have no sense of reality, and despite your "upbringing" you are completely classless (in style and life). Get over yourself and be an example to your children for crying out loud!

I got it, folks we have been had. Kelly is all an act and Bravo is in the joke. No one can be this dense. And the people praising Kelly for being "real"? This female changes what she feels all the time. For instance, now she is insecure going to parties alone. When Ramona complimented her on being brave to come to a party alone, she went on and on and on, about her independence and she got that from her midwest roots. Now, she is insecure about being alone, therefore she leaves quickly? This has be be all a game, to add "interest". Kelly must not realize she is being taped. I cannot watch Kelly and won't. The other ladies rock. Kelly is a joke.

Thank you for bring mid-west sensibilities to the east coast. They could use a little dose of humble pie. I could see you and Bethenny do a show based on Thelma and Louise the two of you are so dynamic. The two of you are so similar in many ways but talk such a different language. I thought you and Jill had connected, but I really think that you and Alex are more connected.

You coming back, and me watching YOUR particpation in this show, are 2 different things. Please understand, that just because you are coming back to this show, does not mean that people will painfully suffer through your kindergarten sentences and flighty arrogance. Again. You're not that interesting. You are not original. You are vapid. I can feel my own intelligence warp while listening to you talk any more than 3 sentences in a row.

I'm not martyr and will not go through another season of your painful footage. I will record the show and FF your parts. I cannot stomach you any longer. I tried.

Kelly i dont like 4 some reason u dont put ur name on a charity how sad just sad

Kelly...

I had fun watching you on the show! I grew up in Rockford (your beloved hometown) and knew you from a distance as both of our fathers are lawyers, your family belonged to my parents' Swim Club (Springbrook) and I worked with your brother on the Water Safety Patrol in Lake Geneva...where our home was not too far from your parents' Summer home, as well...

Stand strong for what you believe in! Hope you are on next Season! Look at that lil" Rockford girl Go!!

:) Debbie

Hi Kelly!
I don't really need you to post this..I am the natural foods chef who posted earlier...I have already been attacked twice on your blog by Bethenny's fans..I did not even say anything that bad..its just amazing to me. I have always supported you so please don't give these nasty people the opportunity to attack people who support you..it feels pretty crappy

Kelly, I really agree with "Confused in NY". I know it is easy to slam people on a blog without knowing them. But you appear to be a typical "celebrity" who really knows nothing about what goes on in the real world. I know you said you have been working hard since you "growed up". But you married early to a successful man and seem to have all the kind of material things you want. You used your children as an excuse for being late. I thought you had a nanny? Also, not many hard working single moms can even host glamorous party much less even attend a Halloween party. I think you need a reality check.

wow....

i am so sick of kelly playing an angel. has anyone watched the show?? she plays everything off as if she has soooo much class and grace - give me a break! does she think the viewers and other housewives are really that stupid?!

she should look in the mirror and fix herself bc honestly all the housewives' comments on kelly are dead on.

and kelly - if you dont like it, get off the show.

i highly doubt you will be missed...

Kelly

You are the most self absorbed person I have ever seen.You like to try to make people feel like they are about 2 inches tall.Your attitude totally sucks.You think you are so above everyone.And please Kelly STOP!!!! with all the oh no one knows what I am going through bullshit.There are many woman in this world who have gone through a divorce,,raising kids on their own and deal with every type of problems thrown in the mix but they don't act like a totally hypercritical asshole like you...you seriously need to take a long look at yourself in the mirror before you start ragging on others like Beth.I think you should be ashamed of yourself and if I were you I'd keep my kids away from the TV because it would be a shame for them to see you as a totally I am better than everyone else Biatch.

Kelly,
Not much to say, just that I hope that you do not come back to the show. Be woman and stop acting like a child. It must be hard for someone who acts like you and raise two children!

Wow! And I thought Ramona was nuts! Kelly, 99% of what comes out of your mouth makes absolutely no sense! At this point, I'm wondering why the producers are trying to ruin a good show with a late "add-on" like you.

Are all of these women a little full of themselves? Absolutely! But you take it to new heights of self-absorbtion! How you can say half of what you say with a straight face amazes me.

Oh, and I'm not sure what the problem is, but you might seriously want to consider keeping yourself out of the sun, or buy some sunscreen, or a big floppy hat, because, THAT SKIN! YIKES!!!!!!!!!

Kelly,

Wow! There are some really nasty comments written towards you, what a bunch of self righteous crap!

I am so sick of this mob mentality and strange desire to spread hatred and destroy a person.

I don't see why you are held to a much higher standard than your castmates. They say such nasty and hurtful things and are praised!

I hope you will be returning for the next season. Alex was treated horrible too and look at her now, she's having the last laugh. The other women who love to attack you are showing themselves to be bitter, self absorbed and downright cruel.

I used to like Bethenny but she just won't stop trashing women. It's as though she thinks it's her job to tear other women down and brag about herself. It's too bad that her obsession over you has led to such vile hatred being spewed.

Please, please, PUH-LEEZE, Bravo--Kick Kelly off this show next season!! This is one of my "don't miss" shows, but I cannot stand to watch Kelly's clueless, confused and contradictory behavior anymore. She must be the most self-centered, pathological woman in NYC. For the sake of this show, GET RID OF HER!!

Kelly,

You know what, you are a wonderful person. Ignore the nasty comments please. You are a beautiful, inteligent woman. I can clearly see you are just not into all the petty foolishness that these women engage in.

Kelly, your opening statement "who starts the fights" How Lame is that. DUH!
You are not a writer and you know that, it is quite obvious. Well, actually, I take that back maybe you don't.
Good Luck!

Wow, natural food blogger you are just like Kelly you think you are UP there....... NOT!
Bragging, bragging, bragging, who cares you moron!

Kelly,
Re: the "Reunion Show", Bethenny is jealous of you.
It's fitting she wore a "green dress", (green with envy!)
She does not strike me as a nice person.
If Bethenny, would shut up and quit bullying every one, the show would be more enjoyable.
I live in Laguna Niguel, California and most of my friends who watch the show, don't enjoy Bethenny, she is way to angry!
Jill, isn't half as smart as she thinks she is. She must not watch the re-runs. One would think, such an intellect, would change her behavior pronto!
And I have only one response for the Countess "Please get over yourself Dutchess"! My husband as a joke, refers to her as the Dutchess, because she is ridiculous!
Ramona, is Ramona, she keeps it real! I like her. And I think Alex is a bright, open, kind individual.

Kelly, I feel you are a very talented, successful woman, who happens to be beautiful. Unfortunately, Bethenny and Jill to a degree, are very uncomfortable with that and would like to take you down.
I think you are great on the show. You have a lot to offer, great style, success in the fashion industry, good taste in men, and love your children.
The producers need to let you be you and not set you up too much with Bethenny! Don't waste to much time with Bethenny.
Jill and Bethenny should be on "The mean, I mean really mean housewives of New York!

You moron. Were over it and yes its annoying! No I will not watch you anymore. Geez, this use to be a fun break from serious reading all day.
Now its a therapy session with Kelly all trying to get better! Blank that!
Good Bye Bravo!

Kelly,
Just wanted you to know that my partner and I think you are absolutely beautiful and probable the most misunderstood member on the show. (This show is my guilty pleasure because I rarely watch TV.) It looks like that you get frustrated with all that's going on with the other cast members and may not be able to articulate it very well. I am the same way when it comes to confrontation: I think a lot of people are. Keep your chin up and pay no attention to the ugly comments posted here. Most of the ugly comments are from those who probably insecure and jealous. Please take care of yourself and best of luck to you and your daughters.

"natural food chef" you are quite the nasty one. Whaaaaa, whaaa! Big baby! You just trash everyone don't you, on the defense insecure, bitterella! If you can't take it, then don't dish it....pun is intended.
Now you go and try to have a nice day!

Kelly,

I'm from Rockford - you're awesome, I agree with your blog. Well put and you represent Rockford very well. Keep up the good work!

It'll drive them all nuts if you come back again. Brava!