Andy Cohen Announces Kyle Richards Return to RHOBH Despite Her Reservations

Andy Cohen Talks Newest Season Of RHOBH; Says We See A Different Side of Kyle Richards

Kyle Richards is heading back to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the news came straight from Andy Cohen’s mouth… even if he didn’t mean to say it.

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During a recent appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, Cohen joined host Jenna Bush Hager to celebrate the casting of fashion icon Rachel Zoe on the upcoming season of RHOBH. But in the middle of the excitement, Cohen casually confirmed a major casting detail fans had been waiting for: Richards is returning for Season 15.

“Is Kyle coming back?” Bush Hager asked.

“Kyle is coming back,” Cohen said, before quickly realizing what he’d just revealed. “I don’t know if I’m supposed to announce that. But she is, thank you.”

The unplanned confirmation comes after months of speculation. Following an emotionally intense Season 14, which centered around Richards’ separation from longtime husband Mauricio Umansky, the OG housewife had been publicly questioning whether she’d return.

“I honestly don’t know,” she told fans during a previous appearance. “I was really struggling during filming. I needed space to figure things out.”

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Viewers watched as Richards navigated life post-separation — including Umansky moving out and starting to date again — with Bravo cameras capturing every moment. The rawness of it all left her unsure whether she was ready to sign on for another season.

But now, thanks to Cohen’s slip-up, fans can rest easy knowing she’s back. And according to him, the rest of the cast is mostly staying put too — with the addition of Rachel Zoe, who already has deep connections in the group.

“The great thing is she legitimately knows [Bozoma Saint John], Sutton [Stracke], Jennifer Tilly, so she knows them and she’s in that universe, so she’s gonna fit right in,” Cohen said.

However, one familiar face won’t be returning. Garcelle Beauvais announced earlier this year that she’s stepping away from the show after five seasons.

Between Richards’ unexpected return and Zoe’s fashion-forward debut, Season 15 of RHOBH is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing yet.

Today with Jenna & Friends airs weekdays at 10/9c on NBC.

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16 comments

Steve June 17, 2025 - 4:14 pm
Well, there goes next season! Just another tedious one with Kyle as the victim of anything and everything.
MissG68 June 17, 2025 - 12:37 pm
Ugh....another season of crap with her on there. Please, listen to us and take her OFF this show!! Give her her own show and the Kyle junkies can watch that! I am so sick of this person and deflated to hear she is coming back.
NikkiJax June 17, 2025 - 12:27 pm
Kyle says the same bs every year that she's weighing on whether or not to return. She's so full of it because she will be on this show until it's canceled!
Starr June 17, 2025 - 2:25 pm
NikkiJ, I just said the same before I read your post. Girl, my apologies, yet, GMTA.
RyNy83 June 17, 2025 - 2:47 pm
I can't imagine BH without Kyle.
RyNy83 June 17, 2025 - 2:47 pm
I can't imagine BH without Kyle.
Starr June 17, 2025 - 2:23 pm
Oh Spare me the details. Kyle does this always, since thy kingdom come, it's stale. The only way she'll leave is when the show ends.
Starr June 17, 2025 - 2:23 pm
Oh Spare me the details. Kyle does this always, since thy kingdom come, it's stale. The only way she'll leave is when the show ends.
michers June 16, 2025 - 4:22 pm
I love how Andrew speaks for Kyle but we never get answers about anything else
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark June 16, 2025 - 5:12 pm
I always wondered what Kyle thought of Andy and his bitch boy John Hill openly referring to her as a lesbian, although they seemed to have cooled it since her tiff with Jeff Lewis.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark June 16, 2025 - 3:03 pm
"Rachel Zoe, who already has deep connections in the group." Still trying to sell us the same ol' BS ... I guarantee you she couldn't pick any of them out of a lineup.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark June 16, 2025 - 3:03 pm
"Rachel Zoe, who already has deep connections in the group." Still trying to sell us the same ol' BS ... I guarantee you she couldn't pick any of them out of a lineup.
Zap It June 16, 2025 - 12:02 pm
Oh like, Kyle would ever leave. Please.
Zap It June 16, 2025 - 12:02 pm
Oh like, Kyle would ever leave. Please.
ontoiran June 16, 2025 - 10:40 am
PUhleez…. Did anyone really believe that narcissist would leave the show? Bravo, needs a cliffhanger refresh.
ontoiran June 16, 2025 - 10:40 am
PUhleez…. Did anyone really believe that narcissist would leave the show? Bravo, needs a cliffhanger refresh.
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