Bethenny Frankel's "RHONY" Departure: A Travesty or Much-Needed Breath of Fresh Air?

Following Lisa Vanderpump's exit from the "Beverly Hills" world, "Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel has announced her own departure from the show. One of the most recognizable members of the "Housewives" franchise, the Skinnygirl founder told Variety, "It’s time to move on and focus on my daughter, my philanthropy and my production partnership with Mark Burnett...With the changes in modern culture, I want to highlight the strength, confidence and unstoppable power that women have. My experience at Bravo has been an incredibly magical ride." Sounds like she's moving on to bigger and less catty things!