Real Housewives of New York has always been a source of drama and intrigue. Now, a new chapter has unfolded involving Kelly Bensimon and Bethenny Frankel.

The Unexpected Connection Between Two Real Housewives

Section 1: The Initial Encounter

Real Housewives of New York alums Kelly Bensimon and Bethenny Frankel might not have shared gummy bears on Scary Island years ago. But recently, there was a chance they briefly shared a man. Bethenny has been dating businessman Tom Villante for a few months. According to Kelly, she and Tom were chatting on the celebrity dating app Raya this summer and were planning to meet. It was only later that she discovered Tom and Bethenny were already an item. Kelly Bensimon on chatting with Tom Villante on a dating app: “He’s like, ‘Let’s talk. Let’s meet.’” 1: Kelly's story begins when she decided to set up a Raya profile after calling off her June 2024 nuptials to Scott Litner. As she scrolled through her prospects, she came across Tom. He lived in California, and the initial interaction was quite promising. He expressed interest in talking and meeting. 2: Kelly and Tom were "texting" regularly, and he was enthusiastic about meeting for a date. However, her busy schedule got in the way, and they couldn't set anything up. But they did run into each other momentarily outside NYC restaurant, Le Bilboquet.

Section 2: Summer in The Hamptons

Both Kelly and Tom spent some time in The Hamptons during the summer. Due to spotty cell service, they couldn't catch up with each other in time to meet there. When Kelly returned to the city, a friend sent her an article with a shocking revelation. 1: It was a surprise to find out that Bethenny Frankel was dating the same guy. Kelly's reaction was one of disbelief. “Wait, what?! Again?!” she exclaimed. This isn't the first time these mortal enemies have found themselves in a similar situation. 2: The fact that they both ended up interested in the same man adds another layer of drama to their already complex relationship. Who knew that Tom Villante would become such a central figure in their lives?

Section 3: The Aftermath

Now, the question on everyone's mind is whether there was an overlap between Kelly and Bethenny dating Tom. Keep an eye out for Bethenny to post a rant about this on TikTok. It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds. 1: The Real Housewives of New York reboot continues tonight at 9/8c on Bravo, and classic episodes stream on Peacock. This story is just another chapter in the ongoing saga of these two feisty women. 2: As fans eagerly await the next developments, it's clear that Kelly's story about Tom Villante has sparked a lot of interest. Will there be more drama to come? Only time will tell.