In an emotional preview for the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton Stracke is seen breaking down in tears as she grapples with the devastating loss of her close friendship with former co-star Garcelle Beauvais.
A Friendship Shattered
The 54-year-old reality TV star became visibly emotional in a confessional clip released by Bravo on Wednesday, December 3, just one day before the season 15 premiere. "I loved Garcelle. We were best friends," Stracke stated while wiping away tears. She admitted the falling out was so severe she needed to "take a minute or a couple of months" to process the heartbreak.
The poignant moment was captured during an intimate garden party scene with fellow cast members. The conversation turned sombre when Bozoma Saint John referenced drama from the previous season, prompting Stracke to confess that losing Beauvais's friendship had been "very rough." She expressed confusion over the sudden strain, revealing she had "no idea" why their communication ceased.
The Mysterious Fallout
Stracke reflected on the abrupt end to their relationship, which seemingly began after Beauvais's sudden exit from the show last season. "We will never know," Stracke lamented, suggesting they would be "[playing] the guessing game for eternity" regarding the true reasons behind the rift.
The preview included a flashback to the season 14 reunion, where Beauvais refused to participate in a group photo. Stracke identified that moment as the "last time I saw Garcelle," recalling her bewilderment as plans for a post-filming supper were cancelled. She described tirelessly reaching out, having "texted again and again and again" without ever receiving a response.
When Dorit Kemsley questioned whether Beauvais might have felt their bond was "more of an alliance than a friendship," Stracke firmly denied the notion. "I have a hard time believing that," she countered, later emphasising in a separate confessional, "I didn't see her as just an ally."
Moving Forward Amidst the Drama
The emotional clip concluded with a pointed remark from Kyle Richards, who expressed a desire to see "the Sutton I know be consistent." This personal turmoil unfolds as the series prepares for the grand return of Denise Richards, teased in an explosive trailer last month.
Beauvais had previously voiced her frustrations at the end of season 14, feeling isolated by her co-stars. "I can't be friends with people like that... I don't trust them," she declared during the reunion, ultimately announcing, "I'm done."
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 15 premieres on Thursday, December 4 on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream the following day on Peacock.
