Before she was a castmate on The Real Housewives of New York City, she was a journalist.

And Carole Radziwill is reportedly interested in landing a host spot on ABC's The View.

According to Straight Shuter, the 54-year-old is 'begging' for a spot on the long-running talk show.

New gig? Carole Radziwill, 54, is interested in landing a host spot on ABC's The View. She is seen in June in New York

'Carole has deep contacts in the organization (ABC News) and a real chance,' noted host Rob Shuter.

But the host pointed out that she could have something against her.

'However, Carole's biggest problem is the fact that she was a Real Housewife.'

Real reporter: Before she was a castmate on The Real Housewives of New York City, she was a journalist. She is pictured in NY in May

Carole began her journalism career as an intern on 20/20, in 1985.

After working her way up the news ladder, she was eventually sent overseas to cover the war in Aghanistan.

She nabbed three Emmys over the course of her career.

Her start: Carole began her journalism career as an intern on 20/20, in 1985. She is pictured in New York at a book signing in May

In 2011, the New York native joined Bravo's Real Housewives cast, and announced she was leaving the show in July.

The blonde beauty announced the reason for her exit to Bravo's Dailly Dish.

'After six seasons on Bravo's RHONY, I have decided to return to what I do best; journalism and producing,' she said.