Rachel Zoe makes dramatic Bravo return as new Real Housewives star following split from husband Rodger Berman

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe is making her reality TV comeback with a surprise appearance on the next season of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Known for shaping the “boho-chic” trend in the 2000s and dressing Hollywood A-listers, Zoe confirmed she’s ready for a new chapter on-screen.

Zoe, 53, told Us Weekly that she has been enjoying a new phase of life and feels it’s the right time to return to television. She described the moment as the beginning of “RZ 2.0,” a reinvention years after her original Bravo hit, The Rachel Zoe Project, ended in 2013.

Her comeback follows her 2024 separation from husband and business partner Rodger Berman, with whom she shares two sons. That personal development places her among several RHOBH cast members navigating life after divorce, including Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne.

A familiar face in fashion and drama

Rachel Zoe became a household name through her Bravo series, which gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her work with A-list celebrities. She has dressed red carpet icons such as Jennifer Lawrence, Cameron Diaz, and Anne Hathaway. Despite her success, Zoe was also a controversial figure.

In 2006, she faced public scrutiny after former client Nicole Richie posted a blog, later deleted, criticizing a certain “employee” for allegedly promoting unrealistic body standards. Many believed the post targeted Zoe, though she maintained a diplomatic response, wishing Richie “health and happiness” through a statement to TMZ.

Zoe’s past with Bravo and her influence in celebrity fashion make her one of the most high-profile names to join the Housewives franchise in recent memory.

Cast reactions and Bravo buzz

Bravo’s loyal audience quickly responded with excitement. Kathy Hilton commented that she was thrilled Zoe was joining the cast. Kyle Richards posted emojis applauding the announcement, and Bozoma Saint John added that she “can’t wait” for Zoe’s debut.

In a video posted to her Instagram, Zoe told fans that her return has been long requested. She said the timing now feels right and that she finally has enough to share with viewers again.

Bravo has not confirmed the official premiere date of the new season, but production is already underway. While the network has yet to release a cast photo or trailer featuring Zoe, fan speculation is building across social media.

With her fashion empire, newly single lifestyle, and past public feuds, Zoe may become one of the most-watched figures on RHOBH. And in a franchise that thrives on glamor and gossip, her arrival couldn’t come at a more dramatic time.

There’s already buzz about her first confrontation on the show—and who it might be with.