In the world of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, nothing stays under wraps for long—and Garcelle Beauvais’ decision to leave the show was no exception. While fans were left wondering about Garcelle’s future on the show, Erika Jayne revealed that the cast had been aware of Garcelle’s plans for weeks leading up to the reunion taping. According to Erika Jayne, the news wasn’t a surprise to anyone in the RHOBH circle, and she confirmed that Garcelle had been vocal about her departure well in advance. “We knew this,” Erika said, offering a candid look at how the cast reacted to the exit of one of their key members.
“She was upset, and obviously, we’ve known that she’s quit for two weeks. We knew this,” Erika said. Her revelation came after Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen admitted he wasn’t aware of Garcelle’s decision to leave. Erika went on to explain that the absence of Garcelle in the cast photo was a significant indicator of her departure, asserting, “When she left the reunion, I wasn’t totally sure. She and I had a conversation here last week. But she did not take the cast photo with us. So that is a clear indication that I am leaving.”
As the conversation continued, Erika humorously referenced an inside joke she shares with fellow guest Bozoma “Boz” Saint John, 48. After a long pause and some awkward silence, Erika urged Boz to speak up, begging, “You say something!” before adding, “Won’t He do it,” seemingly suggesting that Garcelle’s exit was part of a higher plan.
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Erika also addressed Garcelle’s comments from her March 18 WWHL appearance, particularly a remark she made about Erika’s dating life. Garcelle had quipped that Erika had “peaked” in her dating life years ago, prompting Erika to respond, “We both married ugly white guys that cheated on us, so you know, for love.”
Moving on to Sutton Stracke, Erika didn’t shy away from discussing her co-star’s behavior. When asked if Sutton truly believed she was above the rest of the cast, Erika admitted, “Listen, the things that she says indicate that she feels that she’s above us.” Despite this, Erika suggested there might be a possibility for a friendship between the two, provided Sutton’s behavior remains consistent. “As long as she is consistent, absolutely. We share the same culture. I understand a lot of things about where she came from. But as long as her behavior’s consistent, we have a chance at a real friendship,” Erika explained.
In a lighter moment, Erika made fun of her own impersonations of Sutton, noting that they both come from Georgia. “I hope they’re offensive, but it’s my dialect, too,” she quipped.
Erika also reflected on a comment she made about Garcelle, calling her “boring.” She clarified that she had never called Garcelle boring, but rather expressed that she wished Garcelle were “more interesting.” “Listen, in the world I live in, you gotta spit it plain,” Erika stated, defending her bluntness.
When asked about her own transparency on the show, Erika took a moment to remind fans about her struggles. “My own personal life? My husband went to jail, honey. I lost my home, my family, everything I own; I’m currently being sued. I was like in terrible, still am, terrible legal jeopardy. Haven’t I shared?” she asked, referencing the very public and difficult challenges she’s faced in recent years.
Finally, Erika reflected on her relationships with the women of RHOBH. She expressed a neutral stance when it came to supporting both Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, acknowledging their personal struggles. “I knew they were both going through very tough times, and I tried to remain as neutral as possible throughout the whole thing,” Erika explained. She went on to add that sometimes you have to step away when the drama gets too intense. “When it’s time to excuse yourself, it’s time to excuse yourself. You can’t stay in the middle for too long. They have to work it out.”
One of the more touching moments of the evening was when Erika gushed over her newfound friendship with Bozoma Saint John, highlighting how their bond has grown since their initial meeting. “We’ve become friends, and I really enjoy the fact that we’ve been able to [grow that],” Erika shared. “You can’t be friends with everybody right away, that’s an impossibility, so [we] have things to explore.”
As the reunion looms just around the corner, fans are sure to be in for more drama, revelations, and surprises—especially with Erika’s candid commentary and unapologetic attitude leading the charge.
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coming outbeing dragged out of the closet was game changer for me. Little did I know that a certain power/freedom would come along with it. But aside from all that, you know there's something wrong when this sh is more interesting than the damn season ever was! Finally something to reunionize about.DEIstints were indeed short lived, and I maintain she didn't join this show because her life is perfect. But I'm willing to give her the benefit and chalk her bad attitude up to "nerves". Still, I predict that we're going to see the real Bozo next season ... perhaps something in the form of a one bedroom rental in Century City.