Kyle Richards is about to look on Bravo’s “The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth” as one of many seven primary forged members. Now, forward of its premiere, the actress and actuality star is sharing her hopes for season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Her feedback got here roughly a day earlier than forged member Amanda Frances introduced her exit.
Bravo hosted the premiere occasion for “The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth” in New York Metropolis on August 4. Whereas on the purple carpet, Richards spoke to Us Weekly, with the reporter asking the 57-year-old what she was “eager for” concerning the upcoming “RHOBH” season. Notably, as of writing, not one of the forged is confirmed to be returning.
She first joked, “My boss is correct behind me; ask her.” Richards then mentioned Dorit Kemsley, saying, “What would I be eager for? I might say, if I’m coming again, let’s simply say that half first; I might restore issues with Dorit. I would love to have the ability to put that behind us and begin over.”
The “RHOBH” star went on to say that she’d wish to “get issues off [her] thoughts.”
Kyle Says There Have Been No ‘Strides’ In Repairing Her Friendship With Dorit
The reporter continued the dialog with Richards by inquiring if there had been any “strides” in repairing their relationship throughout the “off season” from the show. She responded, “No.” After that, the mother of 4 acknowledged that she had communicated with Kemsley on one event.
Based on Richards, “I did attain out to her about her guide to congratulate her, however aside from that, no, I haven’t heard from her or something.” She was then requested if this was “upsetting,” responding, “It’s unhappy to me as a result of I did care about her and I do care about her and her household, and I simply really feel like we’re each going by way of a lot and that we’d have been significantly better off leaning on one another.”
Relating to Richards’ point out of the guide, Kemsley launched her memoir, “Unburdened,” on June 2, with it later turning into a New York Occasions Bestseller.
The ‘RHOBH’ Star Beforehand Shared That She Had Texted Dorit Kemsley
Richards hosted an Amazon Live session in late June 2026. Through the stream, a fan requested the “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” star if she’d been in contact with Kemsley following the discharge of her guide.
She stated, “I really texted her. I didn’t communicate together with her, really, however I texted her as a result of regardless that we’re not talking proper now and we had such a tough time these final two seasons, I really need her to succeed and do properly.”
Richards then talked about the instant success of “Unburdened,” saying, “I used to be pleased to see that, you realize, her guide got here out, and it was doing properly, so I did ship her a textual content.”
She went on to substantiate that Kemsley responded to the textual content earlier than saying, “, child steps. Child steps,” concerning a doable reconciliation.
‘The Actual Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Solid Is Anticipated To Start Filming Quickly Following Amanda Frances’ Exit
Season 15 of “The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” concluded in Might 2026. Now, a number of months later, the one confirmed information for season 16 is that Frances, who joined the present for the most recent installment, is not going to be returning.
She confirmed the information on August 5 with a prolonged social media statement. She stated, partially, “My time on The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills is full,” earlier than calling her choice to do the present certainly one of her “boldest,” wildest,” and “most clarifying” of her life.
Due to the confirmed exit, many imagine Bravo could have its “RHOBH” forged in place regardless of the shortage of an announcement. Notably, actress and “RHOBH” pal of Jennifer Tilly seemingly confirmed her return together with her reply to Frances’ exit. She wrote, “Amanda, good luck in your journey going ahead. I can’t wait to learn your new guide! You might be so humorous and candy and sensible. We are going to miss you.”
‘Final Ladies Journey’ Premieres On August 9
Richards will seem alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Luann de Lesseps, Porsha Williams, Teresa Giudice, Gizelle Bryant, and Lisa Barlow in Bravo’s “The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth.” The sequence, which was first introduced at BravoCon 2025, celebrates 20 years of the franchise.
In additon to the seven primary forged members, the upcoming restricted sequence will characteristic stops at many of the “Housewives” cities and embrace appearances from near 100 present and former stars of the assorted exhibits.
