Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans were already bracing for the drama that typically surrounds the reunion episodes, but the fallout between longtime friends Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke took many by surprise. In the wake of the Season 14 reunion, the two are reportedly not speaking—a stark contrast to the deep bond they once shared on-screen.
Sources close to the stars have revealed exclusively to Parade that since filming wrapped on the reunion, Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke have had no communication. The fallout seems to stem from tense moments during the reunion, with Beauvais notably walking off set in frustration. “Garcelle was livid at the reunion,” an insider shared. “She stormed off set and refused to take a photo with the cast.” The source further explained that Beauvais felt “totally blindsided” by Stracke, especially regarding her reaction to the ongoing drama with Kyle Richards and country singer Morgan Wade.
At the heart of the issue? Sutton’s response—or lack thereof—to Kyle’s silence during the heated moment. Garcelle was especially upset when Stracke didn’t defend her, choosing instead to remain neutral when Richards dismissed the rumors surrounding Wade. “Garcelle felt totally blindsided by Sutton. They did not speak after the reunion,” the source continued.
This rift comes at a time when Beauvais, 58, has also made the decision to step away from the series. Just hours before the Season 14 finale aired on March 25, Garcelle posted a heartfelt video on Instagram announcing her departure. “It’s been a wild ride, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened, but a ride nevertheless,” Beauvais said in the clip, adding that she’s leaving to focus on her family. “You guys have cheered me on, supported me, and sometimes even fought for me or on my behalf. It’s not goodbye, but see you later.”
Interestingly, despite the rift with Garcelle, Stracke has continued to remain close with Kyle Richards, who came to her defense during the season finale. In Saint Lucia, viewers saw Richards stand by Stracke as she faced off with Dorit Kemsley. However, when Garcelle brought up the romance rumors about Richards and Wade, Kyle quickly shut it down. In contrast to her usual close bond with Beauvais, Sutton appeared to side with Kyle, telling Richards, “I hope you do” regarding her desire to tell her own story. This left Garcelle feeling even more isolated, as she had hoped for more support from her friend.
As the drama unfolds, fans are left wondering if Beauvais and Stracke can repair their fractured relationship. For now, it appears the tension remains unresolved, and it will be interesting to see if the two can find common ground—or if their friendship is truly a casualty of the Real Housewives chaos.
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Soon YiCrystal's accusation at the time (that Sutton was racist). Because of course, in the ratchet reality TV world, all Southerners are racists.