Kyle Richards reflected on Crystal Minkoff's departure from RHOBH while Vanderpump threw shade, igniting drama in Beverly Hills.
SUMMARY
- Kyle Richards teases mixed feelings about Crystal Kung Minkoff’s exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but supports her future.
- Minkoff expressed gratitude for her time on the show, highlighting her journey representing Asian American women and battling an eating disorder.
- Lisa Vanderpump subtly shaded Richards during a podcast, prompting a heated response and a threat to expose Vanderpump's secrets.
Kyle Richards kept everyone guessing when it came to the Real Housewives drama. Word on the street was that one of the Beverly Hills stars might be calling it quits, but Richards? She was still playing it coy. The queen of RHOBH wasn’t spilling the tea just yet on who was staying or leaving.
Whether it was just another round of reality TV mind games or a genuine shocker waiting to drop, one thing was for sure—Richards had us all hooked, wondering what was next for the Beverly Hills crew. Stay tuned, because the diamond-dripping drama’s far from over.
Kyle Richards Weighs In on Minkoff’s Exit: Sad, But Life’s Great Without Reality TV
Kyle Richards ain’t entirely sure how she felt about Crystal Kung Minkoff’s exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she got a few thoughts.
On the Amazon Live appearance, Richards admitted to having mixed feelings about Minkoff’s decision to leave the show. While she found it sad, she was also excited for what’s next in Crystal’s life. Richards shared, noting that Minkoff’s got a wonderful family and didn’t need the chaos of reality TV to be happy.
It’s probably disappointing, but life’s great without reality television. It’s not like, ‘Oh, my God, poor Crystal.’ She has a great family, and there is a lot to say for not doing that.
Minkoff, who announced her departure via Instagram, expressed gratitude for her three-season run. She reflected on the unexpected opportunity and how meaningful it was to represent Asian American women and share her battles with an eating disorder.
Despite the emotional farewell, Minkoff hinted that she had new projects in the works and assured fans they’d still be able to connect with her. An insider revealed that while Minkoff was devastated by her departure, she was also ready to move forward.
As for Richards, she kept an optimistic outlook on Minkoff’s future, believing there’s plenty of life beyond RHOBH—even if it was tough to say goodbye.
Vanderpump’s Sly Jab at Richards Sparks Fresh Drama Post-Split
Lisa Vanderpump didn’t hold back when she slyly shaded Kyle Richards and her split from Mauricio Umansky during an episode of Call Her Daddy. While Vanderpump didn’t name names, her dig at couples who constantly gush over each other gave it away. Leaving no doubt who she was targeting, she remarked:
Anybody that says, ‘Oh, he’s my perfect love’ and ‘They’re my king. My this, my that.’ I mean, f**k off. It’s your husband, get real.
Vanderpump, who exited The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after season 9, clearly still had some unresolved feelings about her former friend. In response, Richards fired back, threatening to expose Vanderpump’s secrets. The drama between these two former besties was far from over.
