In the wake of the maelstrom surrounding the death of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Taylor Armstrong’s husband, Bravo has rethought recasting its New York version of the franchise, sources say. Bravo had been angling to energize the New York show by casting more beautiful “downtown types.” “They cast a wide net,” said a source. “They looked at over 30 women, and narrowed it to three [new cast members].” But after the Armstrong tragedy, Bravo delayed production and decided not to shake things up. Sources say the network is also concerned about telling the old cast they’ve been axed. “The last thing they need right now are more surprises,” a source said. “The first one to get axed is going to write a book, and these girls know the secrets of production. The show’s still working on some level, even if Bravo is tired of the story lines.” A Bravo rep said, “Production was pushed, as we are finalizing some details for the new season. The cast will be notified once shooting is about to commence.”