Lisa Rinna has announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after eight seasons. In a statement, Rinna thanked Bravo and others involved in the series and said she was excited for what is to come. Rinna cited various reasons for her departure, including her mother’s death and not feeling that the season’s story was told appropriately.
Lisa Rinna has announced her departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after eight seasons, citing a not-so-great experience filming her final season and stating that the story didn’t get told two-sidedly enough.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is gearing up for its 13th season on Bravo. However, the new installment will be quite different from the previous ones. In January 2023, Lisa Rinna, a longtime star of the series, announced her exit after eight seasons. She thanked Bravo and everyone involved in the show for an enjoyable eight-year run and expressed her excitement about future endeavors. Her representative added that the decision was mutually agreed upon, as Lisa’s contract ended in the previous season and she was weighing her options and business obligations.
Following the news of her departure, Lisa revealed that she didn’t enjoy filming her final season of the reality show. In an interview with Interview magazine, she said she “f–king hated this year.” Apart from losing her mother in November 2021, Lisa found herself in a feud with co-star Kathy Hilton during their trip to Aspen, Colorado, for season 12. Lisa accused Kathy of insulting several cast members, including her sister Kyle Richards. Unfortunately, Lisa couldn’t back up her claim with evidence as there were no cameras around during the incident.
Lisa isn’t the only one leaving the show ahead of season 13. Diana Jenkins, who joined the cast last season, announced her exit on Instagram. She cited her pregnancy, being in a high-risk category, and her doctor’s advice for bed rest as the reasons behind her decision. However, she promised to continue sharing her fertility journey with her followers.
The upcoming season of RHOBH has many uncertainties. It’s unclear whether filming has started, and which stars will return, except for Lisa Rinna and Diana Jenkins, who won’t be there. As fans await more details about season 13, they can sign up for Us Weekly’s free, daily newsletter to stay up to date on their favorite celebrities and TV shows.
