Alex McCord: Still Off The Real Housewives of New York City!
She begged. She pleaded. She was rejected.
Despite issuing a statement last week that made it appear as if she were totally cool with being let go from The Real Housewives of New York City, sources confirm that Alex McCord went to producers over the weekend and asked for her job back.
They said no.
"Bravo doesn't want to cut the relationship, Alex and [husband Simon van Kempen] are nice people, but as for the show and them they are done," an insider tells E! News. "They will be asked to make guest appearances on other Bravo shows, perhaps as judges, or in guest spots - expect to see them in one form or another. They don't want to burn a bridge."
The McCords were making $275,000 per season and will now need to find a new platform on which to plug their new line of Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, Aluxe Home. Our heart goes out to them.
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March 4th, 2012 9:09 PM
I didn't mind Alex at all. She did become a bit confrontational but was a war toward the end and REALLY became unpleasant to watch! Simon made some poor choices in picking his every battle. But, I don't think he's a bad guy at all.
THANK GOD there is NO more ZARIN!!!!!
Bravo did sit up & listen to their viewers on that one!
Am glad Kelly is gone as well. They both were absolutely toxic to the show. Hopefully Bravo cleans up BH and gets rid of Taylor Armstrong too!!!! Would be great with her off!!
January 18th, 2012 3:11 AM
SO VERY GLAD Alex and her husband Simon (Drama King) are off the show. It was very evident that they were greedy for fame, especially her simple husband. They should take this time off to spend it with their children and teach them proper manners.
Jill Zarin - what can I say. I was a HUGE fan, but what you wish for others may come true to you. You did Bethany wrong - so you reap what you sow.
Rank: Z-Lister
November 22nd, 2011 1:48 PM
i actually liked them both they were totally in love but nobody listned to alex she didnt have a strong enough persona ,i didnt like the way they all ganged up on her it was horrible to watch
November 2nd, 2011 10:54 PM
Gone and already forgot what a pair of knobs well $275000 there not getting there is justice for being a Dick Simon I hate you come try bully me I'd knock you out DICKHEAD
November 2nd, 2011 10:48 PM
So glad iv just red that Alex and Simon are gone for good simon is such a Dick for doing mean tweeting to Jill and treating them 275000 there not getting wicked
October 20th, 2011 4:38 AM
Good riddance, what a talentless hack. And Simon, well, what a knob!
September 27th, 2011 9:34 PM
My heart does not go out to them. Let them get jobs and work like the ordinary people they are. They had their chance but turned into arrogant haters. Simon became so creepy, Alex was ridiculous and a bad actress. Just watched Bevery Hills and saw Kyle interacting with her little girl, it was such a happy scene and the little girl was so sweet and secure. Alexs cute little boy seems implusive, insecure and disconnected. They should spend more time on him. He's worth much more than fame.
September 27th, 2011 9:24 PM
Thank God Bravo stuck to their guns. Alex seemed to think that her new nasty "voice" and overacted attacks on her castmates would keep her on the show but she was a toxic turnoff.
The popular, successful housewives are strong in themselves, not just defined by who they attack. Being funny helps too. Alex was so negative and all she brought were these negative attacks that brought the energy down. Shes stupid not to realize that being the peacemaker of the group might have secured her position for another season. Instead she poisoned the water and ended it.
Rank: New User
September 27th, 2011 1:12 PM
To air this couple and therefore reinforce their co-dependent relationship publicly is a negative displayed for those viewers whom are young and impressionable. How many blogs have I read that marvel at the closeness of these two sick people. Now Bravo has taken them off the air. Horay for Bravo.
September 27th, 2011 11:06 AM
Thank goodness they are gone!