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Bravo alum Crystal Minkoff claims she was told RHOBH was “Kyle Richards‘ show” when she first joined the Real Housewives franchise.
Crystal Minkoff recently appeared on the October 17 episode of The Viall Files, where she naturally discussed her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The 40-year-old joined RHOBH during season 11 in 2021. She starred on the show for three seasons before exiting the franchise in 2024 ahead of season 14.
While discussing RHOBH, Crystal shared an interesting tidbit about the show.
“When I started the show, I was told by the girls, ‘This is Kyle’s show,’” she said. “They let you know.”
One of Nick Viall’s podcast co-hosts could understand why someone would tell Crystal that Kyle is the first Housewife that comes to mind when thinking about RHOBH.
Kyle is the last remaining OG of the Beverly Hills Housewives franchise. She has starred on the show since its inception in 2010.
Crystal continued, “It’s a sorority. I was being hazed, and she’s like, the queen, the den mother, whatever. Yeah, the president. And she’ll always be president.”
She added, “It’s her show.”
The RHOBH alum later clarified her comments on social media after some twisted her words from The Viall Files podcast.
“1. Kyle never said this to me! 🙂 2. It was not meant in a bad way at all. I respect the rules that came before me,” Crystal commented on Bravosnarkside’s Instagram page.
Meanwhile, Bravo fans had varying opinions on Crystal’s claim that RHOBH is “Kyle’s show.” Some fans agree that Kyle is the Queen of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, while others think she doesn’t deserve the title.
“She is the show! She has most definitely earned it too. Kyle will always be my favourite housewife! The OG,” one fan commented.
“It is Kyle’s show … she’s the only OG left lol,” a second fan wrote.
“Well duh ofc it’s the kyle richards show just like jersey is the Teresa show,” a third fan shared.
“It’s is Kyle’s show and don’t you forget it,” a fourth added.
“Which is crazy bc Kyle is the most mediocre OG there is,” someone else commented.
Another fan shared, “@lisavanderpump is & will always be the queen of Beverly Hills.”
“Sorry, but when I think of BH, I still think of LVP; she hasn’t been on in ages, but she’s still there for me,” someone else wrote while another fan agreed, “Yes, after Lisa passed the crown to her.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is expected to return for season 14 in late 2024 or early 2025.
Thoughts on this all? Sound off below!
29 comments
Well if you didn’t want to join her show then you shouldn’t have lol!!! BTW/ how petty ? Of course it’s not Kyle’s show but it takes a lot to be a longstanding OG and the only one. Like Kyle ior not just like nj and Teresa- it is pretty much built around them
I don't know, I kind of think if Kyle had that much influence, she would have Teddi back in a heartbeat.
No doubt, Kyle loves an ass kisser but, Teddi was boring as hell and being John Cougar Mellencamps daughter didn’t get the ratings bump they anticipated.
Now that we know everyone involved sees RHOBH as Kyle's show, we also know why it has become so boring a difficult to watch, much less enjoy.
It's awful…in a really vicious, vindictive way.
It's awful in a really vicious way. Has been since day one. Wow, Kyle must really be one vindictive b*tch.
Crystal spoke truth. Kyle does have the last say, we all know that & even though she is the OG, she has been a Big MISS!
I don't read Reality Blurb often but I will say that those commenters describe Kyle perfectly.
Yup Zap, eyes are wide open.
Tell us something we don't know, Miss DEI hire. Andy has been (jokingly?) calling it Kyle's show for years. I guess being the richest HW in the galaxy tends to have its perks.
Wasn't Kyle "poor" when she got the Kyle Richards' show?
I don’t think so ; I think she’s been pretty well off her whole life . She actually helped Mo be as rich as he is today
Being a successful former child actress, Kathy Hilton’s sibling, and living in Beverly Hills … I’m not sure how Kyle could be considered poor in any stretch of the imagination. Then of course the success of The Agency put them on another level.
Hazed?! This b*tch was treated with kid gloves far beyond what she EVER deserved!!! And while I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if Crystal was told just that, exactly that, even in those exact words as she claims, b*tch is SUCH A LIAR that I ALSO wouldn’t doubt for one millisecond that she made the whole thing up and nothing of the sort ever happened, but either way, this sniveling little drama queen was NOT hazed!!! ??
thanks Rinna
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LOL… oh come on – Champs is a hoot
LOL… oh come on – Champs is a hoot
LOL…tell us how you really feel Champs ?
I could give her ‘picked apart’, I can even give her ‘picked on’ as a gift. Hell, if pushed, I might be able to extend ‘low key bullied’ as pure charity, but people have DIED and suffered horrific injuries from actual HAZING! The worst of what she experienced with a bunch of Beverly Hills geriatric mean girls at the cool kids’ table is a comparative day at the freaking beach when one considers the horrors of actual HAZING. The audacity of the hyperbole of it all! ?That’s all I’m saying. This one is SUCH an effin’ drama queen that I just can’t. ????
It is Kyle’s show; she is the one who pitched the concept to Bravo as well.
Pitched the concept? housewives were already established (OC & Atlanta). Did she pitch the city? lol
Yes, she pitched BH’s is what I meant.
I hear you but that shouldn't mean that Kyle gets away with whatever shit she wants to pull. I absolutely wish Bravo had the guts to take Kyle down on at least one season.
Kyle is great friends with Alex Baskin, the EP, so as long as he's around, she'll be around.
Interesting?I knew there had to be a connection somewhere.
I don't know why I'm commenting because I dislike both these women and I don't like the show any more but for what it's worth, Crystal is for once telling the truth.
It is Kyle's show though. I don't think Crystal said anything wrong.