Why Lisa Rinna Left The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills (Was She Fired Or Did She Quit?)
After entertaining fans for eight years, Lisa Rinna gets candid about the real reason her journey with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has ended.
Summary
- Lisa Rinna's iconic moments on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills include standing up to Kim and having a heated argument with Sutton.
- Lisa quit the show because her late mother appeared in a dream and advised her to leave the drama behind and follow her dreams.
- Lisa also didn't appreciate the on-screen drama and the editing process, which influenced how she was perceived by viewers.
Lisa Rinna is no longer a part of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and there are a few reasons for her exit. The 60-year-old Californian celebrity kickstarted her acting career in 1988. However, it wasn’t until the mid-2010s that she finally debuted as a reality TV star and joined RHOBH. Initially, Lisa was only a guest in season 4 and made a cameo appearance at Kyle Richards’ big fashion show. A year later, she joined the main cast of season 5 and became one of the lead stars. The middle-aged actress remained part of RHOBH from 2014 to 2022 and gave fans dozens of memorable moments.
One of Lisa’s most iconic scenes comes from RHOBH season 5. The famous model was in Amsterdam with the rest of the cast when Kim started mistreating Kyle. This misbehavior made Lisa angry, and she told Kim her attitude was not okay. Kim then retaliated by bringing Lisa’s husband into the conversation, which almost led to an all-out brawl. Most recently, Lisa had a showdown with newcomer Sutton Stracke. During RHOBH season 12, the ladies argued about each other’s behavior, which exploded. Lisa got so furious that she cursed at Sutton and kicked her out of the wine-tasting party at her home.
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Many viewers were excited about Lisa’s return in season 13, as they wanted to see her interact with Sutton and others. However, the television personality didn’t rejoin the series, ending her 8-year-long run. While there are multiple theories about Lisa’s exit, she has only confirmed one. In May 2023, Lisa discussed that she quit RHOBHbecause of her mother, who passed away in late 2021. The actress said (USA Today), “she came to me,” stating that her mother visited her in her dream and advised her to be happy and follow her dreams. Lisa said her mom told her it was time for her to leave the RHOBH drama.
Lisa Didn’t Love When RHOBH Would Air
Lisa has also hinted at some other reasons for her exit. In January 2023, the model responded to a reporter from Interview magazine and revealed why she quit the show. She said that she liked the filming aspect of RHOBH, which was always fun. However, Lisa didn’t appreciate the on-screen drama, which “takes on a life of its own” after the season premieres. The popular actress hinted that she disliked how strongly the editing plays a role in the show. She added, “if you get a nicer edit, you’re happier,” implying that she was tired of being judged by viewers.
RHOBH Season 13, Episode 1 Confirmed Lisa Did Not Renew Her Contract
Some details have also recently surfaced that reveal more about Lisa’s exit from RHOBH. The first episode of season 13 confirmed that the former cast member didn’t renew her contract and resigned via an email. One of the scenes showed a brief look at Lisa’s text to the Bravo network, where she told them that she would not return. Her message read, “I will not be renewing my contract, and I will not be coming back to RHOBH.” Lisa thanked the network for casting her for the last eight years and told them the best of luck.
Will Lisa Rinna Ever Return To RHOBH? Andy Cohen Hopes So
At 60 years of age, it’s highly unlikely that Lisa will ever reconsider returning to RHOBH. She’s mature and has always stayed true to her word. Lisa also has an emotional reason not to return, as her mother had told her to stay away from the show in a dream. Still, some viewers and co-stars hope she returns to the show someday. In January 2023, popular Bravo host Andy Cohen discussed Lisa’s exit and suspected it was temporary. He said (via People), “I hope she will come back,” adding that he hopes the actress is simply taking some time off and will return sometime later.
From Lisa’s popular catchphrase, “Own it, baby!” to her dinner table dramas, many fans will probably miss her. Lisa was one of the most vital elements of RHOBH, and the show will never be the same without her. While there are plenty of reasons to be sad about Lisa’s exit, fans should probably look at the positives. Lisa is now free to join other reality TV shows or make something of her own where she has the ultimate creative control. Moreover, her exit opens a gate for other ladies to take her place in RHOBH. Sutton is already becoming one of the most memorable stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Source: USA Today, Interview magazine, People, Lisa Rinna/Instagram
