It appears our worst fears are indeed coming true. Us Weekly is reporting that Bethenny Frankel is quitting The Real Housewives of New York, though she may be contractually obligated to make a few appearances in the fourth season of the Bravo reality show. Her explanation? “Last season was scary and painful … My gut’s saying not to be part of this cast.†The fact that she has a hit show of her own now is of course totally unrelated. [Us]