Lisa Rinna has definitively ruled out any return to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, squashing weekend rumors that suggested otherwise. Speculation had circulated that Rinna, aged 62, was offered a lucrative deal by Bravo to rejoin the show for its upcoming sixteenth season, but Daily Mail can exclusively confirm these claims are entirely false.
No Interest from Either Side
Insiders close to the situation revealed to Daily Mail that Rinna has absolutely no desire to come back to the Beverly Hills franchise. Moreover, the network itself never seriously considered bringing her back. An insider explained, "RHOBH is performing excellently, and viewers have warmly embraced Rachel Zoe. Meanwhile, Rinna's career is at an all-time high, so revisiting the past makes little sense for anyone involved. All parties have clearly moved forward."
Future Projects Remain Possible
Although a return to RHOBH is off the table for the foreseeable future, the door remains open at Bravo and Peacock for potential future collaborations. Rinna recently reconciled with Bravo executive Andy Cohen after some past tensions and delivered a standout performance as a contestant on the latest season of The Traitors. While Daily Mail understands that the former Days of Our Lives actress is now primarily focused on acting projects following her book tour, she is not opposed to more reality television if the right opportunity arises.
Bravo's Excitement for Current Cast
Bravo is reportedly "very excited" about the casting for the upcoming season of RHOBH and has been extremely pleased with the positive reception to Rachel Zoe among viewers. The current season, while facing some backlash from die-hard fans including actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, consistently ranks as the number one TV show on Peacock. This year introduced celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and manifestation coach Amanda Frances to the cast.
Returning cast members include Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, and Erika Jayne, along with Bozoma Saint John. Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly hold supporting roles, and former cast member Denise Richards made a cameo appearance. Notably, this marks the first season in five years without Garcelle Beauvais, who departed the show last year after a dramatic reunion exit.
Cast Dynamics and Viewer Reactions
While Rachel Zoe has been well-received, Amanda Frances has polarized viewers and struggled to connect with many of her castmates, who have grown weary of her frequent boasting about her online coaching business. Dorit Kemsley, newly divorced, has been central to much of RHOBH's drama over the past two years. She is currently at odds with both Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne, who were previously her closest allies on the show.
Kyle Richards recently disclosed on Amazon Live that the upcoming reunion was "rough" regarding her friendship with Kemsley, stating, "The situation with Dorit, Erika, and myself is hard because we care about each other, and it's gotten so bad. It's just very difficult." Erika Jayne added on Housewives Nightcap that she and Kemsley are no longer speaking following the reunion taping, confirming, "We don’t speak. No. Nothing got resolved."
