'Real Housewives' Jill Zarin and Alex McCord Deny They've Been Fired
It's been a drama-filled year off-screen for the various branches of the 'Real Housewives' franchise and now the focus has shifted to the New York cast.Yesterday we heard of a casting bloodbath, with 'Housewives' Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord and Cindy Barshop all being pink-slipped.
Now Zarin and McCord have come forward to deny that they've been axed.
McCord told 'The Hollywood Reporter' that "At this stage, I have not been fired. My casting is still in limbo and I expect to hear within the next week."
A rep for Zarin told 'THR' that "Jill is still in discussions with Bravo for Season 5 and no final decisions have been made."
Sources also told 'THR' that the veteran cast members -- plus newcomer Cindy Barshop -- are on the bubble, with their status on the show listed as "undefined" right now. "There has been no change in their casting status on the show other than the fact that it went public."
There's been no official word yet from Bravo on the casting situation. Stay tuned for updates.
Do you think these 'Housewives' should stay or go? Is it time for some new characters on the show?

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