The show's third season has two new cast members, Sonja Morgan and Jennifer Gilbert. Returning cast members are Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Bethenny Frankel, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin.

• Bethenny Frankel is a chef and business owner.

• Luann de Lesseps is a countess and lives with her two children (Victoria de Lesseps and Noel de Lesseps). Recently estranged from her husband Count Lesseps after he admitted to having an affair.New York Post: Count 'Housewife' Couple Out (March 31, 2009)

• Alex McCord works for Victoria's Secret and lives with her husband and two small children.

• Ramona Singer owns a jewelry line, a clothing line, and a skin care line. She lives with her husband and their daughter.

• Jill Zarin and her husband own a home furnishings store. They live with daughter Allyson and several step children.

• Kelly Killoren Bensimon is an editor, model and writer of three books. She is divorced and was previously married to photographer Giles Bensimon.

• Sonja Morgan is a former model and restaurant consultant who has a 9-year-old daughter.

• Jennifer Gilbert owns an event-organizing business called Save The Date. She co-owns the baby-carrier company Portamee.