Season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is already delivering behind-the-scenes drama — and the cameras haven’t even stopped rolling. A new report claims fashion icon and RHOBH newcomer Rachel Zoe is “livid” over Denise Richards’ return to the spotlight and is allegedly refusing to film one-on-one scenes with her co-star.
Rachel Zoe Reportedly Unhappy With Denise Richards’ Season 15 Spotlight
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Rachel, 53, was confirmed in early June as a full-time cast member for season 15, marking her Bravo return more than a decade after “The Rachel Zoe Project” ended. Denise, 54, joined RHOBH in season 9, left after season 10, and has since made occasional appearances.
According to a recent TikTok from the Breaking the Rules Podcast Clips, sourcing the Deux Moi podcast, Rachel, Kyle Richards, and Dorit Kemsley were spotted dancing at the Surf Lodge in Montauk — without the rest of the cast. The podcast claimed the absence was intentional.
“A source tells me that allegedly, Rachel Zoe is livid that Denise Richards is back with an A storyline,” the host said. “That is what she agreed to when she agreed to come on the show. This person also alleges that Rachel won’t film with Denise one-on-one. That’s pretty juicy.”
Bravo and Cocktail readers will remember we previously received a tip that Rachel was being positioned as “the star” of season 15 before Denise’s divorce drama began dominating filming.
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Why can’t the spotlight be shared Rachael?
Do we know why Rachel doesn’t want to film with Denise? What’s the beef?
Rachel must not watch any Real Housewives or she’d know if you’re in the spotlight your life is heading for the crapper.