The only thing I know for sure is that Rachel is a dud and needs to be cut. I'd say Dolores needs to be demoted to Friend Of, too. Otherwise, I honestly don't envy the position that the producers are in. I think there are arguments for why each of the other ladies deserves to stay, but as a whole, the dynamic just didn't work this season, so something needs to change. Maybe keep Teresa, Melissa, Marge, Jennifer, demote Danielle & Dolores to Friends, wave goodbye to Jacquie and Rachel, and bring 3 new ladies in? The issue is, if the casting isn't right, then nothing changes... so, they have their work cut out for them.