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She may have a killer body, a hit show on Bravo and a cult following of both males and females- but Bethenny Frankel couldn’t be more grateful and humble if she tried.

I had a chance to do TV with “The Real Housewives of New York City” star a few months ago in New York, but I wasn’t certain she’d remember me since she meets so many people.

Did I forget who I was dealing with?

Bethenny instantly exclaimed “Hi Kelli Zink!” and gave me a huge hug. Her co-star and friend Jill Zarin says Bethenny’s memory is painfully sharp- and she is correct. The tiny housewife asked me if I missed my weekly trips to NYC, as I gushed over her hair, makeup and Herve Leger strapless dress.

I introduced myself to the tall man who accompanied Bethenny and was now waiting patiently as she took photos with excited fans who shelled out hard earned cash to get a glimpse of their idol at Chicago club, Enclave. It turned out that this hunk was none other than Jason Hoppy, her new boyfriend.

It’s almost impossible to “interview” this celebrity chef and NY Times Best Selling author, it’s more like having a really fun conversation that’s being recorded. Her book,“Naturally Thin,” has been on the NY Times Best Seller list for 17 weeks and shows no signs of slowing down. Bethenny’s eyes well up with gratitude knowing that she’s helped girls everywhere silence their “food noise” and stress over dieting. Even though she doesn’t have an ounce of fat on her frame, Bethenny eats what she wants- in moderation and says she’s never been happier.

As we chatted I noticed a theme- the word “boyfriend” kept finding its way into the conversation. She admitted that she and Jason had been shopping for rings and that she was in love and confident this was the man that she would spend the rest of her life with. Wow. In season one of The Real Housewives we saw glimpses of Bethenny’s relationship with her ex, who wasn’t a fan of the cameras. But Bethenny confirmed that while her new man is no “Speidi,” he will be a part of filming for Season 3.

“Yes of course he’ll be on the show because he’s in my life, but he’s not looking for the spotlight.”

Trust me ladies, this is one guy you’ll want to tune in for week after week.