Jennifer Tilly Voices Concerns for Sutton on RHOBH and Reacts to Garcelle’s Exit, Plus She Teases “New, Exciting” Cast Members & Addresses If She’d Be Full-Time

Jennifer Tilly claims producers will be adding one or two new cast members to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ahead of production on its upcoming 15th season.

While attending the 32nd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala in Los Angeles, Jennifer, 66, teased a potential full-time position as she admitted to being concerned about Sutton Stracke, 53, reacted to Garcelle Beauvais‘ exit, and confirmed that she’s recommended a “bunch” of people for the show.

“There’s been a big shift, because Avi [Sutton’s assistant] is no longer coming back, Garcelle [Beauvais] is not coming back. I gather there’s going to be one or two new, exciting housewives. Some of the pre-existing housewives have some challenges that are well documented in the tabloid media. So I think it’s going to be a powder keg next season,” Jennifer told TooFab.

Although she confessed that she “[enjoyed] being a friend of” for season 14 since “you can dip in and dip out,” she revealed that she isn’t writing off the idea of going full-time for season 15.

“You know what? You never know. You never know…” she teased.

According to Jennifer, she was “so disappointed” when Garcelle left the show.

“I love Garcelle. I got to know her a lot better this season. She’s just so warm and wonderful. She’d laugh at my jokes, which is really important,” she said, noting that Garcelle will be “just fine.”

As for how Sutton will cope with the absence of Garcelle, who she has reportedly not spoken to since failing to have her back at the reunion, Jennifer suspected returning to filming would be “hard” for her longtime friend.

“I think it’s gonna be hard on Sutton because Sutton and Garcelle were so close, and I think that’s gonna be difficult for Sutton,” she stated.

Regarding who would fill Garcelle’s shoes, Jennifer revealed, “I did recommend a bunch of people.”

“I think they’re adding one… It’s all super private. But I think they have a really good pool to choose from. I think whoever comes in is going to be really fabulous,” she hinted, noting that “all bets are off” if she returns.

Amid the 14th season of RHOBH, Jennifer’s divorce settlement from her late ex-husband, Sam Simon, the co-creator of The Simpsons, was a hot topic. And, looking back, Jennifer admitted that not being able to have secrets was the “one bad thing” about the show.

“It’s really funny, because they’re making out like I’m Jeff Bezos. I’m just a medium-rich person. I’m not an insanely rich person,” she insisted. “[But] I have no complaints. I am decked out in couture Gucci.”

Jennifer then shared some divorce advice: “Soak him!”

“You have to take care of yourself, honestly. And women would be so surprised how much their husband, who loved them so much, starts squirreling things away in Swiss bank accounts. You just have to take care of yourself and don’t say, ‘Oh, I don’t want to hurt his feelings, or I don’t want to take his money.’ No, take his money. He would do the same to you,” she reasoned.

No word yet on when filming on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 15 will begin.