The Real Housewives of New York City premiered in 2008, but not every Housewife has gone the distance. The season 1 cast of RHONY included Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Bethenny Frankel, Jill Zarin and Alex McCord. While Kelly Killoren Bensimon joined the cast during season 2, Sonja Morgan became a full-time cast member during season 3 and Cindy Barshop earned an apple during season 4. The show saw its biggest shake-up ahead of season 5, with Jill, Alex, Kelly and Cindy exiting.