Lisa Rinna Reveals the Exact Moment She Knew Her RHOBH Journey Was Officially Over

Lisa Rinna is looking back at her final days with Bravo — and she says she knew it was over before the official announcement.

The former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star opened up during a February 12 appearance on SiriusXM’s “The Julia Cunningham Show,” where she reflected on season 12, BravoCon, and her now-infamous clash involving Kathy Hilton. As she promotes her new memoir, Lisa is not holding back about how it all ended.

Lisa Rinna Says BravoCon Was the Turning Point

Lisa admitted she sensed the end during her last BravoCon appearance.
“I knew at BravoCon. I was like, ‘Oh, I think this ride is over.’ The wheels on the bus just flew off,” Lisa said.

She explained that season 12 was especially difficult following the death of her mother, Lois Rinna, in 2021.

“I couldn’t contain myself. I couldn’t control myself. I was acting out in so many ways. Everyone saw it. Everyone heard it. Everyone felt it. And, you know, it was the only thing I could do at that point,” she shared. “And I knew it was time to be done.”

Lisa revealed she nearly quit during the season 12 reunion.

“I was right there gonna do it, woulda, shoulda, coulda, but I was ready to say it, and then, of course, I go home, and I write an email that night, and I text everybody, and I say, ‘I’m done. I’m done,’” she recalled.

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Lisa also described the moment she encountered Kathy’s publicist after speaking out about Kathy’s alleged Aspen meltdown.

“I saw her publicist, who I’ve known for years, and I know that that’s something they never allow, and I was like, ‘Here they come. They’re gonna f*cking kill me,’” Lisa said.

During a separate appearance on “Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa,” Lisa addressed why so many people seem hesitant to challenge Kathy.

“The Hiltons run the social part of L.A. in a lot of ways. They’re very … in New York too. They had their time in New York, but, you know, for 30 years, they’ve been like in the social world, at the top of the social world,” Lisa explained.

When asked if the family can influence guest lists and social standing, she responded, “Yeah, they can. Yes. I would say.”

Lisa’s new memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It,” is set for release on February 24 — and if these interviews are any indication, the Bravo gossip is just getting started.

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