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I have to say I was a bit shocked seeing Slade this season. I met Gretchen and Slade last week in NYC. Gretchen is even more beautiful in person. Do I think they will be together forever? Doubt it. Gretchen wants to have four children and I just don't know if Slade could really have four more children. I wish them both the best and they seem very in love.

I am very sad that Jeana left the show. She was the mama bear. I feel like the mama bear on our show and it very felt very personal. I am happy Jeana has left the door open with Bravo and hope she reconsiders next season and returns. No one can EVER replace Jeana. I think it up to the viewers to show Jeana the love and tell Bravo you want her back! I think she is a great mom and good friend. I will miss you Jeana!

I think we have all gone through ups and downs with out girlfriends. You know a relationship is REAL after your first fight if you recover. I am rooting for the "home team" and pray Jeana and Vicki put aside the petty stuff and make up. They are both great moms with very different styles.

Since Jeana left the show, they introduced a new housewife this week - Alexis. She is everything I am not. That's not a bad thing, we are just very different and we married very different men. Her husband seems very controlling and condescending. Bobby would never say I was having "a blonde moment" on TV! Her husband is a tough guy and scares me.

 

Comments

54 Comments
02/09/2010 - 11:49am
LisaLCanada

Jill - you're amazing!! you're so smart. you're gorgeous. I think you're very humble, and I admire that. keep saying you're piece - sometimes you're the only wisom this show has!
huge fan!

01/25/2010 - 3:45pm
Kathy/Fl

Jill,,what a classy lady! you chose your words wisely and THINK before you SPEAK! My wish is the ladies from OC take a cue from you! (doubt it)
I cannot wait for NY Housewives!!

01/21/2010 - 6:10pm
chinohillswife

I totally agree with you Jill on Jeana!!!I want her back on the Real Housewives!!!I think the fans should send tons of emails saying they want her back on. I read somewhere though that she might be joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!!!!Lets hope so!

12/23/2009 - 1:08pm
AGK1234

I seriously love you. I wish you were on every Real Housewife show. Maybe it's because we are both New York Jews from Long Island. Maybe it's because you are great, I don't know. But I do really love u! Notice Im not even commenting on what u wrote! lol

12/18/2009 - 8:46pm
sheshe

I love your blog! I hope the other housewives... especially Alexis! reality check! love you Jill and I hope Jeana and Vicki makes up too.

12/18/2009 - 1:08am
Viewer from TX

Jill, I love your blog entries and your point of view since you do your own show and know how they work. It's like getting insight into the world of the housewives but where we can read perspectives from people while related, aren't in the actual season.
Can't wait until NYC starts! It's my absolute favorite!

12/17/2009 - 5:10pm
house wife of Detroit

Jill, Miss you so much..love to watch you. Your comments and the way you make comments..cracks me up.. It would be fantastic to have lunch with Jill Zarin cause she Rocks!....

12/16/2009 - 6:41pm
JG5501

Hi Jill! Miss all of you on RHONY! I saw a big motor home and wondered if that was you and Bobby riding through NC.

12/16/2009 - 12:23pm
BrandonS

Great post , You've definately hit the
nail on the head, I just don't think that people quite get what you're saying.
I don't know how many people I've talked to concerning this very
thing in the past month, and they just don't understand.

, Excellent post!

12/16/2009 - 9:57am
Flipper

I miss both you and Beth !

12/14/2009 - 5:49pm
Texas Housewife 2

Jill, I just love hearing what you have to say! You tell it like it is and it is so refreshing. Why can't more people be like that? I can't wait for the next season of NY. Stay true to yourself - you are FABULOUS!!!!!

12/13/2009 - 9:05pm
LeaLea

I Love You Jill! You have the most incredibly honest outlook and view on life before any of the other Bravo "Real" Housewives. I am a New Yorker and am the same way. It must be something in the water here in NY!

Have a Happy Holidays and an Exciting and Happy New Year!

12/12/2009 - 9:48pm
Pam Fan

My favorite is Real Housewives of NY. I love Jill. I agree that OC has changed alot and that is why Jenna is leaving. She is real like you and not acting or putting up a big show. I do not know when NY will start again but it has been to long and for my part they should replace Atlanta with NY because they are all so low class. Please come back soon

12/12/2009 - 1:35am
PJH

Jill, I can't wait for the NYC ladies to return. You give the show so much class. I also agree with you about Jeana, I hope she decides to return, she will be missed. As for Gretchen and Slade, I hope everything works out for them.

12/11/2009 - 10:20pm
Viewer - Lola

Jill- You have this wonderful way of saying the truth with no apologies. Loved to see you on the TODAY show today as well. You are a pleasure to watch and "read".

12/10/2009 - 11:22pm
shari

Love u Jill. The OC is a joke.Can't wait until NYC Housewives comes back on.

12/10/2009 - 12:20pm
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Jill,

I think you are wonderful and have raised a very respectable daughter. I wish you and Bobby lots of love!

12/09/2009 - 3:52am
ChristinaM

Jill! I miss watching you and the ladies from NYC! The NY Housewives are by far the most real and entertaining of this whole franchise. I cannot wait for the next season!!!

12/08/2009 - 4:36pm
Sherron

Okay I feel the NYC is the only real housewives show. Atlanta is too prentious and OC well sorta nip & tuck if ya really want to cut to the real. NJ, where I was raised but born in NYC, is too much drama mama for my blood. Thanks ladies, you keep it classy and real...

Oh, and if ya need a personal assistant you can trust...that'd be me.

12/08/2009 - 12:29pm
Paige1970

My guess on Lynne pursuing plastic surgery would be that by having the consultation on TV - she'll probably get it for free - doesn't it work like that? Just my guess (and hope?). I thought her outlook on downsizing was very healthy.

12/08/2009 - 2:42am
Team Jill

I freakin love you Jill Zarin you tell it like it is and hold no punches can't wait for your season to start.

12/06/2009 - 4:56pm
melissa kay

JILL! You are my very favorite Housewife EVER! I just wanted you to know!

12/04/2009 - 2:05pm
Viewer - Stacy

Jill, I have to say you are so East Coast and I love it. You have a great perception of these women. They are all great, I think they are all strong in their own way. I admire all of them and how they try their hardest to put their family first, even in the lime light of everything. I think you hit the nail on the head with all of them and most of all Alexa,as hot as she is, she deserves more of a nurturing husband rather than being just a trophy wife for him. Happy Holidays!

12/03/2009 - 7:57pm
C. Siobbhan

I love the blog I agree 100%.

12/03/2009 - 6:15pm
dance6657

Jill I have so missed your insight ! Those Atlanta ladies were just dumb drama and the OC has changed so much since season one. NY gilrs have to going on and I can't wait until you come back. The ladies with true class!

12/01/2009 - 12:28pm
R

Jill,

You are looking great! Please let us know what you have had done. Whatever it was, it was right. You look refreshed and natural. Can't wait until the Apple housewives return!

12/01/2009 - 11:13am
Asha G

Hi Jill,

I have to disagree about Alexis's husband...his comments didnt seem to bother her. In fact I believe that they have their own inside jokes or sense of humor...but degrading or rude...I didnt get that from the show. AND, a bikini is a bikini...lingerie is lingerie...there was nothing wrong in her husband asking that she respect him and not try on lingerie for TV...nothing wrong!

Youre a realist so yes it probably would b too much to welcome 4 additional kids to what Slade already has. But Gretchen will probably stop after 2 kids...4 sounds good but really? I HOPE THEY LAST..Gretchen seems like a really fun loving person

11/28/2009 - 10:56pm
AMAZ.

I agree 100%. Bravo Team... WE WANT JEANA BACK!!! Pleeeeeaaaseeee let Vicky go and get Jeana back!!!! :)

11/28/2009 - 8:26pm
Patty O.

jill....well said!!!

11/28/2009 - 7:33pm
Andrew From California

To Jill,

I think you are a very polite and classy women. It's good to see your love and compassion for the others girls from a different season. You hit everything spot on and I hope Vicki and Jeana work out the differences they have. I wish you the best of luck and a lifetime of happiness.

11/27/2009 - 4:54pm
Miss Erica

I agree with everything you said Jill.. My favorite New York Housewife.. True/Honest!!! I love watching bravo housewives show.. bc you can not love them but you cant hate them either.. You all are soo unique in your own individual ways..

11/27/2009 - 2:44pm
DawnMarieB

I totally Agree with everything you siad- you and Jeana are my favorites - but since you are my age - I consider you more sisters then momma!! ;o)

I hope Bravo brings her back IF she wants to come back!

11/27/2009 - 1:59pm
Kelli Ash

Jill, It's so good to read a blog from someone who has their head on straight. You speak the truth without being mean and I think all us Bravo fans appreciate that!! Please continue blogging if you have the time. I know I personally want to hear what you have to say!! Kelli Ash

11/26/2009 - 10:52pm
Mary from Omaha

Jill, thanks for the HONESTY about the housewife shows. You are still a favorite of my Birthday group....stay fabulous! I was picking out material to recover a couch the other day and thought wouldn’t it be perfect to go to Jill and Bobby's store in NYC and find the most fabulous fabric ever. Have a blessed holiday season!

PS Try to come to Omaha and we would have a grandiose time. That is a promise!

11/25/2009 - 4:23pm
Lacy Miller

Alexis is beautiful! Can she tell us her workout regimine?? NOT loving her husband, but she seems too. I think alot of claws are going to come out over this girl. No one likes a beautiful, happy woman. Except other beautiful happy women!! :)

11/25/2009 - 10:52am
Viewer-SS

Jill, I love that you are so straightforward and that you tell it like you see it. I agree with everything you said. It's funny how much we think alike. I think it must be our Jewish roots, or maybe our fiery red hair. LOL! Anyway, I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. P.S. You just keep looking better and better! What are your beauty secrets? :)

11/25/2009 - 6:35am
mmc

To poster Kymmie, Jim doesn't remind me of any of my cousins and I'm totally Italian too!I hope the NYC Housewives come back soon before I give my T.V.'s away.I was so happy to see Jill Zarins blog it totally made my day.I love her!!!!!

11/25/2009 - 5:55am
pt

Hi Jill,
I read somewhere that you are moving from your apartment, is this true?

11/25/2009 - 1:38am
A Viewer

Oh, Jill! Thank heaven! When are you NYC girls coming back? The rest of the franchise is such a wasteland. I'm no longer watching the OC ladies. I don't like the show without Jeana.

So nice to read your blog again. I've missed you!

11/25/2009 - 1:24am
lfiore

Jill,

You are my favorite housewife of all the shows!! I find you grounded, honest, and someone who can accept their shortcomings. Funny, I live in the OC but I relate much more with the ladies from the NY show. Love your blog so continue to keep it real!!

11/24/2009 - 3:03pm
Kymmie

Jill...you're back!!! Thank goodness....sanity! I agree w/you about everybody, especialy Alexa and her husband. I'm Italian and Jim reminds me of one of my macho Italian cousins!
So what is going on with you and Bethenny? I heard you two broke up? Give us some dish girl.

11/24/2009 - 12:11pm
Taylor

I am so excited to see you blogging! I tend to agree with everything you said. More importantly, when are the NYC ladies back on Bravo????

11/24/2009 - 11:29am
Romy

Jill, we've missed you!! When are the N.Y. gals coming back...they are so the best!!

11/24/2009 - 10:53am
Kelly Ray

As you always you've said it just right. I love reading your blogs and your take on things. Please continue.

11/24/2009 - 9:39am
rmiller

Jill - Can't wait to see the NY series.

11/24/2009 - 9:14am
dyana

Love,Love,Love your Blog.. I get such a kick out of you!

11/24/2009 - 6:28am
mmc

Oh thank God, It's Jill Zarin, the voice of reason and my favorite housewife.I agree that Gretchen and Slade have a good thing going now, life is too short to worry about what will be. for now they're what the other needs.I was impressed with Alexis and her family values until she and her husband went to lunch and he was telling her she was talking too loud and to keep her voice down. it wasn't what he said but how he said it.Not nice Jim!Also husbands not wanting their wives to be seen in lingerie is a good thing, but like you I was shocked to see Alexis in her bikini.Lingerie would have been better because that bikini was barely there.Tamra has to stop wanting what everyone else has. So many of us are going through really hard times and you have to deal with it together.Lynne is a nice lady, but I agree with you, a nose job and face lift when you're in the midst of a financial crisis. Not smart.I will miss Jeana, she had a heart and I hope she finds someone like your Bobby.Thanks for blogging Jill Zarin and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!!!

11/24/2009 - 2:32am
apey

Come on Jill! We all want to know what the other "wives" think of each other. You are my one of my favorites so I really would like a blog every week.

11/23/2009 - 11:15pm
Betsy N.

It's so good to hear your thoughts on the OC ladies. I too wonder how Lynne can justify the plastic surgery when she is having to "downsize"? The ladies financial problems amaze me. I thought they were smarter than that! I know times are tough but is Vicki the only one who knows what the word "save" means. Jill, I look forward to your group returning. Hope it's soon!

11/23/2009 - 10:16pm
CamlynnSeattle

I can't wait for your show to come back on BRAVO and hope you never leave the show, the show would not be the same without you. I totally agree with you about Lynne and her decision to get a face-lift with her financial situation.

11/23/2009 - 9:27pm
Viewer - JD

Jill - You are thinking what most of us are thinking. You are the best! Can't wait to see you this season on the NY Housewives. You have such great insight. You look fabulous too!

11/23/2009 - 8:50pm
NjMomof4

Jill, I agree with you 100%- maybe thats why you're my favorite NY housewife ( and Bobby, the sweetest husband)...........or favorite of all of the housewives. You call it like you see it and pull no punches- a true NY girl. Jeanna is the backbone of the OC housewives, and doesn't go along with the crowd, sticking up for the housewives who take a bashing from the "mean girls". Vicki and tamra are so cruel to those that are weaker, and Jeana was strong enough to stand up for them- which brought her harsh comments....ie. calling her one of the fat girls at the track...you know thats the meanest thing to say to a woman!
Wish you a Happy thanksgiving! Miss you!

11/23/2009 - 8:32pm
NBB

Jill, love your blog and your observations are what most viewers were thinking while watching these past episodes. I agree with you regarding the La Perla event, was it really necessary? It is also interesting to see how some of these OC ladies are coping with these difficult times, which will no doubt provide endless drama this season. Looking forward to the start of the Real Housewives of NY!!!

11/23/2009 - 6:27pm
Viewertina

JILL YOUR THE BEST...........

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