After ditching some old baggage, otherwise known as Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon and Alex McCord, BRAVO’s Real Housewives of New York is ready for a makeover!

Season 5 of The RHONY will feature three new “Housewives” – designer Heather Thompson, author Carole Radziwill and philanthropist, Aviva Drescher.

The cast is set to begin filming October 3rd and I for one, could not be more excited about not having to see Kelly Bensimon in a bunny Halloween costume again this season.

Claims to Fame:

So, why should we care about these new Housewives?  Let Bumpshack break it down for you.

Heather Thompson:

The mother-of-two owns “Yummy Tummie“, a shapewear line that was featured as one of Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Things.  So if Oprah likes her, you know America will follow suit.

Carole Radziwill:

You know what they say, “Carole is the new Bethenny”!  The single Radziwill looks to be the sassy, single replacement for the Frankel Fanatics who miss seeing their girl Bethenny of RHONY.  Carole, a widow, is also a bestselling author and former ABC News producer

Aviva Drescher:

Drescher’s husband, Reid Drescher is the foundner of Spencer Clarke Securities & Investment Banking, which is apparently a big deal.  The happy couple has three children and a lot of money – aaaaand that’s pretty much it.

Stay tuned for much updates on Season 5 of The RHONY!