The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are weighing in on Garcelle Beauvais' surprise departure.
Hours after the Coming to America actress shocked fans by announcing she's leaving the show—even before the show's season 14 reunion airs—her costars shared their very honest opinions about her sudden exit.
"I am disappointed that she is departing like this," Bozoma Saint John told host Andy Cohen during a March 25 Watch What Happens Live appearance with Erika Jayne. "I wish that she would’ve stuck around to work out another season."
The season 14 newbie added, "I don't think that's a high note."
For Erika's part, the "Pretty Mess" singer revealed Garcelle's exit will make more sense after fans watch the dramatic three-part reunion.
"When we were at the reunion and I knew she was upset," Erika recounted. "Obviously, we've known she's quit for two weeks. We knew this."
But when Andy insisted he "did know that she quit" after filming the reunion, Erika called out the Bravo bigwig by replying, "Revisionist history."
However, Andy then clarified, "When she left the reunion, I wasn't totally sure. She and I had a conversation here last week."
Erika then dropped another truth bomb about Garcelle's explosive reunion showdown with the cast: "She didn't take the cast photo with us. That is a clear indication that, 'I am leaving.'"
Despite initially being a little shady, Erika later shared more seriously, "Garcelle, I just really wish you stuck it out. I just really do. I know that I've been catty tonight. I know you'll do well, but I just wish you stuck it out."
Phylicia J. L. Munn/BravoErika and Bozoma's reactions definitely seem in line with what was teased in the explosive RHOBH reunion trailer.
After a heated exchange with Dorit Kemsley in the teaser, Garcelle storms off set saying, "I am just so f--king sick of it. I can't be friends with people like that. I don't trust them. They're all f--king a--holes."
As for why it was the right time for Garcelle—who is mom to kids Oliver, Jaid and Jax—to walk away?
"One of the reasons why I'm leaving is my family," she told fans in her social media announcement. "My boys, their last year of high school is next year, and I want to be a part of that. And Jaid is starting a new career, and I want to be a part of that too. And secondly, I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing and acting, and I can't tell you anything right now, but you'll know soon."
RHOBH's season 14 reunion kicks off April 1 at 8 p.m. on Bravo. In the meantime, keep reading to see where Garcelle lands on E!'s official ranking over every Housewife ever.
Adam Olszweski/Bravo159-162. The Real Housewives of D.C.
Bravo's ill-fated attempt at highlighting our nation's capital brought together four women so forgettable you'd be forgiven for erasing them from your memory—though their names are Mary Amons, Lynda Erkiletian, Cat Ommanney and Stacie Scott Turner—and one so desperate for fame that she gate-crashed a party at the White House. More on her later.
Chris McPherson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank158. Kimberly Bryant, The Real Housewives of Orange County
Who?
Matthias Clamer/NBCU Photo Bank157. Tammy Knickerbocker, The Real Housewives of Orange County
Vaguely familiar, but...
Virginia Sherwood/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank156. DeShawn Snow, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Once upon a time, DeShawn starred on the same TV show as NeNe Leakes. Surprising, we know.
Yavir Ramawtar/Bravo155. Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, The Real Housewives of Orange County
This one-season Housewife brought nothing to the Orange County table.
Chad Kirkland/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank154. Jennie Nguyen, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Utah's newest season two Housewife went out with a bang (and not in a good way). In January 2022, Jennie was fired after "offensive" and racially insensitive old Facebook posts resurfaced online. Jennie later apologized but the damage was done.
Kelsey McNeal/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank153. Quinn Fry, The Real Housewives of Orange County
Her defining trait was "cougar."
Tommy Garcia/Bravo152. Jen Armstrong, The Real Housewives of Orange County
The Orange County doctor was never a source of drama during season 16 and her brief marriage troubles with eternally shirtless husband Ryne (or Ryan?) were less than riveting. However, we will never forget Dr. Jen getting absolutely wasted on wine during the Dubrows' insanely awkward—yet wildly entertaining—dinner party.
Bravo151: Annemarie Wiley, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
The nurse anesthetist's flop first season can be summed up in one cringe-worthy word we hope we never hear again: Esophagus-gate.
Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank150. Katie Rost, The Real Housewives of Potomac
Katie loved to talk about her charity work, but...didn't do much else on screen. She was one and done, only to come back and not contribute much as a friend. Leaving the cast trip early? A Housewives no-no.
Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank149. Charrisse Jackson Jordan, The Real Housewives of Potomac
Her marriage problems were on full display the two seasons she was a full-time Housewife...that and her champagne room are the two memorable things about Charrisse.
Alex Martinez/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank148. Shamari DeVoe, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
A one-and-done Housewife, Shamari was at least fun?
Tommy Garcia/Bravo147. Peggy Sulahian, The Real Housewives of Orange County
While it was nice to see some diversity in the lily-white O.C., Peggy ultimately proved to be a frustrating presence in season 12. The fights she chose to pick were bizarre, and often involving someone using a word she simply didn't understand, and her decision to simply hide out in her room for an entire day during the trip to Iceland proved that she wasn't really cut out for this Real Housewives life.
Jai Lennard/Bravo146. Nneka Ihim, The Real Housewives of Potomac
Instead of bonding with fellow Nigerian costar Wendy Osefo during season eight, Nneka's first season storyline centered entirely around her allegedly accusing Wendy's mom of being a witch (yes, seriously). We wish we could have seen the two bond over their shared culture rather than fighting with no resolve.
Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank145. Noella Bergener, The Real Housewives of Orange County
Noella spun through season 16 like a tornado of frantic energy. While her personal struggles were somewhat compelling (her husband James up and left the country and asked for a divorce right before filming started), it was her constant drama with queen bee Heather Dubrow that helped her not land completely at the bottom of the list. Maybe with more time and another season, we'll warm up to Mrs. Bergener.
Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank144. Siggy Flicker, The Real Housewives of New Jersey
From peacekeeper in her first season to unrelenting complaints about a thrown cake and unfounded claims of anti-Semitism in her second (and last) season, we're not sure we've ever seen a quicker Real Housewives fall from grace than this one.
Alex Martinez/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank143. Amber Marchese, RHONJ
Everything Amber and her husband Jim did seemed to reek of desperation. Plus, he was involved in more of the drama than she was. Not a good look.
Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Allied-THA142. Karent Sierra, The Real Housewives of Miami
All we remember about Karent is that she was a dentist and none of her co-stars seemed to like her at all. Next!
141. Cristy Rice,The Real Housewives of Miami
This was a real person with a show on Bravo. We promise.
140. Jules Wainstein, The Real Housewives of New York City
As one of RHONY's more recent one-and-dones, Jules' tenure was too brief to rank any higher. However, she sure did deliver her fair share of drama.
Mike Pont/Getty Images138-139. Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano, RHONJ
So unnecessary they couldn't even get individual taglines.
Chris Haston/Bravo137. Nina Ali, The Real Housewives of Dubai
Much like co-star Sara Al Madani, Nina exemplified a multidimensional, successful Arab woman who is blending modern life with centuries-old cultural traditions. She avoided most of the season one drama and was sometimes overshadowed by her co-stars' bigger, louder personalities.
Bravo136. Taleen Marie, The Real Housewives of Dubai
Taleen was a nice addition to RHODubai's sophomore season, but we only have one season to judge her on.
135. Eva Marcille, RHOA
The America's Next Top Model veteran picked up a peach for seasons 11 and 12, but never really made an impression in the world of RHOA, aside from being pregnant for what felt like her entire tenure. Points for that epic read of Marlo Hampton while in Tokyo, though.
Bravo134. Katie Ginella, The Real Housewives of Orange County
Per usual, we typically need to see more than one season to place a first-time Housewife higher on our list. But Katie came in swinging during RHOC's 18th season, immediately going up against veteran Housewife Heather Dubrow. It takes a brave woman to call B.S. on Ms. Fancypants.
Rich Polk/Bravo133. Sara Al Madani, The Real Housewives of Dubai
Sara's positive, enlightened outlook on life was certainly pleasant, but didn't provide for much drama (besides that one time she offered co-star Caroline Brooks some not-so-well received parenting advice). However, the tech entrepreneur shattered stereotypes of what it means to be a modern Muslim woman in the Middle East and for that we applaud her.
Andrew Eccles/Bravo131-132. Rachel Fuda & Danielle Cabral, The Real Housewives of New Jersey
RHONJ's season 13 newbies certainly fit the mold of your typical Garden State Housewife and quickly found themselves in a season-long fight over literally nothing that Andy Cohen deemed pointless at the reunion. The former friends unfortunately didn't bring much more substance during season 14.
Tommy Garcia/Peacock130. Larsa Pippen, The Real Housewives of Miami
Larsa didn't make a big impression on season one before leaving the series. When Peacock revived RHOM for season four in 2021, her whole storyline was about being the ex-BFF of Kim Kardashian. (and selling sexy feet pics on OnlyFans...)
Jeff Daly/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank129. Ana Quincoces, The Real Housewives of Miami
Ana followed up her one season as a Bravolebrity by competing on season 12 of Next Food Network Star in 2016. She didn't make it there, either.
Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank128. Joyce Giraud de Ohoven, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Unfortunately, she was nothing more than a punching bag for Brandi Glanville. Plus, her tagline celebrating the icky notion that you can never be too skinny was gross.
