Jill Zarin has been in talks to return for a throwback season of The Real Housewives of New York City, but some say she should not return. Jill was one of the original five women on the debut season of RHONY, alongside Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Alex McCord, and Ramona Singer. Jill had a downfall after four seasons of the show, going from a fan favorite to one of the most hated cast members. Check out the reasons Jill should not return for another season of RHONY.
The Real Housewives of New York City first aired in 2008 and is now on season 13. The latest season was an all-time low for the show, as it was plagued by pandemic restrictions and cast mismatches. It was the only RHONY season to not have a reunion, but longtime Bravo mainstay, Andy Cohen, had a plan. He and the other producers decided to start fresh with season 14 and create a second spin-off series. This series would bring back the nostalgia factor and reunite cast members from past seasons, leading fans to theorize who would make it onto this all-star cast.
RHONY season 1 made way to some iconic moments that fans still remember over a decade later. Jill was part of many of these moments, including surprising all of the women at Scary Island, leading to shocked expressions and groans that made the scene unforgettable. She also brought the drama when she was feuding with Bethenny, as the two went from being as close as sisters to despising each other and ending their friendship. Her bitterness towards Bethenny is what turned many fans against Jill, who will be on RHUGT season 2, and is why they do not want her to return.
Jill's departure from RHONY after season 4 is a grey area, as some say she was fired, but there is also a rumor she drunkenly emailed the producers and cast saying she did not want to do the show anymore. There have been hints that Jill would be on RHONY again, as she guest-starred in a couple of episodes throughout the years and even wore a shirt about returning to the series in 2022. Fans felt that she left in the first place for a reason, and the show should move forward without her. Even Andy thinks she will be the first to knock on his door about a spot on the throwback series, but many fans would rather see Bethenny or Luann join.
Jill, who may join RHONY again, became one of the more divisive cast members on the Bravo series, as some loved her over-the-top behavior, while others were fed up with her drama by the end of her time on the show. She has been called a "mean girl" and toxic by some of the fans, due to her past treatment of Alex McCord and for picking on Bethenny when she was the underdog. While some fans are still petitioning for Jill to come back for her quick wit and hilarious commentary, others are hoping that her run on the show ended after The Real Housewives of New York City season 4.