REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK SEASON 5

SCENETRACKER Aviva Drescher, one of the newest members of 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' hosts a Season 5 Premiere Viewing Party at Frames NYC with Carole Radziwill (left) and Heather Thomson (middle)
Inside the Real Housewives of New York Premiere Party

Monday night brought the premiere of season 5 of The Real Housewives of New York City and it was out with the old and in with the new. Aviva Drescher, one of the three newbies on the show, hosted a viewing party for the premiere at Frames NYC to benefit One Step Ahead, a foundation that helps those with disabilities. Also at the premiere party were fellow Housewives Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson. Former Housewife Jill Zarin also made an appearance with her hubby.

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New Cast, More Drama: Real Housewives of New York Season 5

‘Real Housewives of New York City’ is back for Season 5 with new cast members! Bravo has released the official cast’s photos and bios – along with the an intense and drunken trailer. Three new faces will be replacing former housewives Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord and Cindy Barshop.

Joining returning cast members Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and LuAnn de Lesseps are Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill, and Heather Thomson. This may just be the classic veterans vs. the newbies scenario, the perfect formula for reality TV drama that promises high ratings! If the season 5 sneak peak is any indication, “this new trio can bring the wine-soaked drama with the best of them.”