Kyle Richards is talking friendships, feuds, dating, and why season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” might feel like a complete reshuffle of the social deck. The Bravo OG says Garcelle Beauvais’ exit didn’t just shake up the cast — it reshaped her relationship with Sutton Stracke in a way she did not expect.
During her December 1 appearance on Access Hollywood’s “Housewives Nightcap,” Kyle revealed she’s currently closest to Erika Jayne and Sutton, but that her dynamic with Sutton shifted the moment Garcelle walked away from the series. And no, Kyle did not mince words.
Kyle Richards Says Sutton Stracke Friendship Shifted After Garcelle Beauvais Quit RHOBH
When asked whether Sutton needed more allies after Garcelle’s departure, Kyle didn’t disagree — but she also hinted that Garcelle’s presence may have gotten in the way.
“Yes, but also, I think that affected our friendship as well,” Kyle said. “I think their friendship affected my relationship with Sutton… it just felt more genuine to me this season.”
Kyle added that viewers underestimate how close she and Sutton actually are.
“People don’t realize that Sutton and I are good friends,” she said. “It just felt like I had that back again.”
Kyle also opened up about her dating life — or lack thereof — amid her ongoing separation from Mauricio Umansky.
“I’m not on any dating apps… but I can finally say the word ‘single,’” she told Extra TV. While her castmates may be trying to set her up, Kyle says she’s not in any rush. “I’m not someone who goes out. I’m not making any moves yet.”
As for that moment in the trailer where she joked about liking Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Kyle says fans need to relax. The comment came during a dating event hosted by Bozoma Saint John.
“Everyone kept asking, ‘What’s your type?’ so I gave them what they wanted to hear,” Kyle explained. “Hopefully now they’ll move on and just let me be.”
Kyle also called out her castmates for dodging questions about their dating lives.
“How come you guys never talk about your lives? I don’t pressure you,” she joked.
The RHOBH veteran also admitted she nearly quit after the season 14 reunion, where tension with Dorit Kemsley and relentless questioning left her emotionally exhausted.
“That’s the first time I’ve ever walked off shooting and thought, ‘I won’t come back,’” she revealed during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark.
Kyle says she “probably shouldn’t have come back” for season 14, but by season 15, she felt “a lot stronger.” And fans should prepare for shifting alliances.
“Anybody you thought were great friends are no longer,” Kyle teased. “Anybody you thought would never be friends are. The dynamics have totally changed.”
Kyle also shared early impressions of the new cast member, Rachel Zoe.
“I’ve known her for years… but getting to know someone in that environment is very different,” she said.
Season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” premieres Thursday at 8/7c on Bravo.
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