Bethenny Frankel Isn't Going Back To 'Real Housewives' Of New York City'

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Here we are once again, the game that occurs when the media begins reporting on who will or won't be returning for the next season of "Real Housewives." The latest whispers are that every cast member of "The Real Housewives of New York City" has been asked back except for Jen Gilbert (which isn't a surprise).

Despite Bethenny Frankel saying she won't be returning to "Real Housewives" on a media press call in July, recent reports say she was still in talks with Bravo to stay on with the franchise. Well, apparently all that has been put to rest. Frankel tells Us magazine officially that she won't be back.

"Last season was scary and painful," Frankel says. "It took all of the joy out of it."

While sources tell the magazine that the remaining cast members are scheduled to start filming Season 4 on September 20, Frankel seems as if she's way over it saying she didn't "see any reason to go back." Sources do tell the magazine that she will make appearances next season due to contractual obligations, but not as a regular cast member.

Yawn. When I don't see Bethenny in the opening intro to season 4 then I'll believe that she's not returning.