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How Kelly Bensimon Has Changed Since Her Early Reality TV Days
The former model says she has left her Real Housewives feud with Bethenny Frankel behind, more than sixteen years after it became a reality TV landmark; some grudges outlast vending machines.

At a glance
- First reported by E! News: “How Kelly Bensimon Has Changed Since Her Early Reality TV Days”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:26 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: TV.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorE! News reports that Kelly Bensimon is leaving Scary Island way in her past, more than sixteen years after her famous feud with Bethenny Frankel made reality TV history.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIsn't that beautiful? A woman looks at the worst chapter of her life and simply closes the book. That is growth, Hank.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSixteen years.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHealing has no deadline.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI respect that. Sixteen years is exactly how long it took me to stop checking my ex's social media, and even then I had to delete the app from my phone.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe report says she is happy to be in a better place now, and the details are in the E! piece.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'm told that is what moving on looks like.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou could try it. Name one grudge you have let go of, Hank. Just one.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe vending machine on the fourth floor. It took my dollar in two thousand seventeen and I forgave it completely.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLook at you, growing!

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI still carry exact change, though, for when it tries something.
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