Aviva Drescher didn't join the rest of the ladies on The Real Housewives of New York City Season 6 Episode 9 last night, but producers cooked up a story about her sitting out the proceedings due to a prior commitment.
Eagle-eyed viewers, however, noticed that Aviva was missing from the episode's opening credits sequence, leading to speculation that Drescher had been quietly dropped from the show.
Turns out the truth is somewhere in between these two explanations, as Aviva is being disciplined by producers with a forced three-episode hiatus from RHONY.
A source close to the show says Aviva was "fired for three episodes" following her refusal to join the rest of the ladies on the Berkshires trip.
The refusal was not, apparently, the result of diva-like behavior on Aviva's part, but rather stemmed from genuine health and safety concerns.
Aviva has a prosthetic leg and has been diagnosed with asthma, and she was reportedly concerned she would suffer some sort of illness or injury.
While attempting to keep up with the rest of the Housewives mentally is challenging enough, her physical limitations gave her considerable pause here.
The insider says Aviva will return to the cast full time following her three-episode suspension, which will include one more outdoorsy trip for the rest of the ladies.
And, likely, at least one more drink thrown in someone's face by Ramona.
Watch The Real Housewives of New York City online to catch see if you can spot the creative ways in which Aviva has been edited out of the proceedings.
Then check out photos of the ladies of Bravo before they were famous ...
1. Tamra Barney: Before The Real Housewives
OCs Tamra was quite the bodacious bikini babe. Still is!
2. Kyle Richards: Before The Real Housewives
Aww, look at young Beverly Hills Housewife Kyle Richards!
3. Joyce Giraud: Before The Real Housewives
All hail Beverly HIlls' Joyce Giraud, beauty queen and former Miss Puerto Rico.
4. Lisa Vanderpump: Before The Real Housewives
Aww, Beverly Hills housewife Lisa Vanderpump showed off this sweet flashback photo.
5. Brandi Glanville: Before The Real Housewives
RHOBH's Brandi looks like she hasn't aged in over 10 years!
6. Yolanda Foster: Before The Real Housewives
Beverly Hills beauty and former model Yolanda Foster looks stunning while posing with her babies.
7. Cynthia Bailey: Before The Real Housewives
Guess who? This little cutie is Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey.
8. Kandi Burruss: Before The Real Housewives
Atlanta's Kandi Burruss shared this throwback photo. Love it!
9. Bethenny Frankel: Before The Real Housewives
Two housewives for the price of one! Kyle Richards posted this blast from the past of her hanging with Bethenny Frankel.
10. Joanna Krupa: Before The Real Housewives
Miami's Joanna Krupa is a successful model. Look at this 2008 Maxim cover!
11. Caroline Manzo: Before The Real Housewives
Jersey's own Caroline Manzo as a curly-haired teen.
12. Danielle Staub: Before The Real Housewives
It's no secret that former Jersey housewife Danielle Staub has an interesting past... Here's a pic of her modeling a bikini!
13. Kim Richards: Before The Real Housewives
Kim Richards was a major child star. Check her out on the set of Magnum P.I. back in 1982.
14. Sonja Morgan: Before The Real Housewives
NYC's Sonja Morgan had one heck of an '80s 'do! Nice work.
15. Jacqueline Laurita: Before The Real Housewives
NJ's Jacqueline Laurita was a blonde back in the day.
16. Melissa Gorga: Before The Real Housewives
Another adorable young housewife... This baby photo belongs to Jersey's Melissa Gorga.
17. Gretchen Rossi: Before The Real Housewives
Can you guess which housewife this photo is of? You're looking at little Gretchen Rossi.
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