Sure, there’s a part of every Bravo fan that will always love the original Real Housewives of New York cast. But, over time, apples start to get mealy. And then they become inedible. So you bring in a crisp, new bushel of apples, none of which have ever headlined a cabaret or been arrested in Palm Beach. Though some fans were reluctant to get on board, the start of the RHONY reboot has been met with praise.