The few who did not show up missed an opportunity to build a connection with their audience (and, ahem, Andy Cohen), something their co-stars eagerly pointed out. During a Real Housewives of Atlanta panel, Kenya Moore addressed Nene Leakes' conspicuous absence. "This platform is for the fans," she said, according to People . “We’re here because we want to be here for the fans.”

Dozens of current and former Real Housewives descended on New York City this past weekend for the inaugural BravoCon—a three-day event that promised fans a "dream interactive experience" with their favorite Bravolebrities. According to the LA Times , almost 10,000 fans attended, and for the most part, it was a dream: They got selfies with O.G. Housewives like Kim Richards and cocktail advice from the Toms of Vanderpump Rules and a classic Countess Luann performance. But the Bravolebrities who showed up to chat on panels and host events got something, too: a chance to assert themselves as dominant figures in the ever-changing Bravo hierarchy.

As Moore seems to understand, a successful Bravo star is one who is constantly working for more airtime and exposure. And the stakes have never been higher: Since Bethenny Frankel announced her (second) departure from Real Housewives of New York in August, there has been somewhat of a power vacuum in the extended housewives universe. The Skinnygirl founder became one of the most successful women to ever appear on the show, selling her brand for a reported $120 million, landing spinoff after spinoff, and eventually becoming a producer herself. But now that she is officially off Bravo, there is room for another star to rise up and take her place.

Will any of them succeed? Let’s recap our favorite power players’ performances from the weekend.

New housewives

There were two big casting announcements to come out of Bravocon. One, the network is launching a brand new Housewives franchise set in Salt Lake City, which, thank God. And two, producers have found Frankel's technical replacement: a 42-year-old streetwear designer named Leah McSweeney. We don't have any casting information about Real Housewives of SLC yet, but if the series starts strong, it could knock down some already underperforming franchises (ahem, O.C.).

McSweeney, meanwhile, is a wildcard. She's a downtown fixture who seems to intimidate the other New York women (good), but her appearances in the tabloids have been, uh, less than strong. See: the bizarre texts she exchanged in 2017 with SNL’s Michael Che. It’s too soon to tell if she has staying power on Bravo, but I will be watching her performance closely.

Housewives with potential wedding spinoffs

One of the best ways for housewives to consolidate power in the Bravo realm is to land a spinoff. This not only gives them more airtime on the network, it also puts them in a better position among the other women on their specific franchise. How do you land a spinoff? Get married and/or have a baby. (Frankel did both, as chronicled on Bethenny Ever After.)