The essential guide to every former Real Housewife

With news breaking earlier today that Brandi Glanville won't be returning for the sixth season of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," we decided to create a guide to every former Real Housewife. Whether they were fired, decided to leave on their own to "pursue other interests," or canceled altogether (Sorry, DC!), the list of women that no longer appear on the franchise as series regulars has become hard to keep track of. So we're fixing that.

Some of the show's former stars were more memorable than others — who can forget the jelly bean-loving Kelly Bensimon of "New York" or pot-stirring Danielle Staub of "New Jersey"? — while others were one-season wonders who failed to find their footing — DeShawn Snow of "Atlanta" or Carlton Gebbia of "Beverly Hills," anyone?

Regardless, it's about time we pay tribute to the Real Housewives of yesteryear, as they all hold a special place in our hearts: