Bethenny Frankel at the TCA Press Tour

Bethenny Frankel wasn’t shy about her often-controversial life, which helped Bravo bag big ratings during her “Housewives” heyday and has continued with “Bethenny Ever After” (S3 premieres Feb 20). She acknowledged that after the sale of her business for millions (and controversies that have followed), she doesn’t need the show but wants an outlet to reach fans. “The minute I sold my business, it was like someone was waiting at my door with a baseball bat ready to hit me,” she said, calling herself a “survivor.” Meanwhile, Bravo evp Andy Cohen said he’ll continue to push the creativity envelope on his show “Watch What Happens Live,” with plans for a “Ralph Feinnes Pajama Party” this year (We’re not sure we know or want to know what that will entail).