Jill Zarin didn’t expect to be fired from the “Real Housewives of New York City” reality series.

“It was a little jolting. I’ll be honest,” Zarin told Good Morning America, referring to the call she received last week from Bravo executives confirming that she and three other members of the show’s cast had been fired.

“I didn’t really ask,” Zarin said, of whether she knew why she and her castmates had been fired. “It didn’t matter. They had made their decision.”

Zarin, who was on vacation last weekend when Bravo confirmed the firings, responded this week with a tease on her website, saying, “For all the people who have supported me and wished me well, you can see me on a new show that will be announced soon.”

Cindy Barshop shared with ABC News that she believed the firing was a result of all the fighting on the show. Jill recognized the fighting but feels that it was a main attraction for viewers each week.

“There’s no question there was fighting going on,” Zarin said. “But I believe the format of the show encourages that. And even if someone doesn’t say to you to have a fight or whatever, you feel like you’re supposed to.”

“The ratings encourage that,” she said. “It’s a toxic environment. It took me months to come down from it.”

According to sources, Romona Singer got Jill Zarin fired.

Singer “came to Bravo with a few pals she thought would make good additions. Bravo decided to go with the new girls and not Jill, so Ramona basically ran her off the show.” Blame Ramona, Jill!