Key facts
- Bethenny Frankel responded to criticism about her casting in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show.
- Frankel stated she will "just be me and have fun" during the show.
- She acknowledged her awareness of her age in relation to the casting.
Bethenny Frankel has responded to criticism concerning her casting in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show. The former reality television star asserted that she does not intend to impersonate a model but rather to "just be me and have fun." Frankel also indicated that she is cognizant of her age in the context of this opportunity.