Crystal Minkoff Calls Amanda Frances “Incredibly Annoying” While Saying RHOBH Needs Younger Blood

Crystal Kung Minkoff is not sugarcoating her opinion about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newcomer Amanda Frances.

Crystal Minkoff Calls Amanda Frances “Incredibly Annoying” While Saying RHOBH Needs Younger Blood 3

While appearing on Jeff Lewis Live, Crystal reacted to Kyle Richards recently comparing her to Amanda — and she made it clear she doesn’t see it as a compliment.

“I obviously had mixed feelings,” Crystal admitted. “Because I think Amanda is incredibly annoying on that show and I would not like her. That’s how I really feel.”

Minkoff acknowledged that she understands why Kyle drew the comparison, but she pushed back on the idea that their personalities are similar.

“Amanda is very in her feelings. I get that. I can see the comparison, but I don’t really talk like Amanda,” she explained.

Crystal Minkoff Calls Amanda Frances “Incredibly Annoying” While Saying RHOBH Needs Younger Blood 4

Her bigger issue, though, wasn’t Amanda — it was what she sees as a pattern on Beverly Hills.

“I think [Kyle] needs to figure out the show needs new blood and younger blood,” Crystal said. “If she keeps trying to push out millennials, it’s like we’re not that young. I mean, I’m 43 years old.”

Crystal went on to describe Kyle’s perspective in her own blunt way.

“Kyle’s thing with me is she is an emotional millennial and so she’s doing that with Amanda,” she said. “I’m an emotionally intelligent person.”

The comments are raising eyebrows given Crystal’s own rocky introduction to the franchise. Her first season was met with heavy fan backlash, and her time on the show ultimately ended after just a few seasons. Now, watching a new Housewife step into that spotlight, Crystal doesn’t seem interested in softening her critique.

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14 comments

Steve February 12, 2026 - 12:14 pm
Not at all surprised that Kyle would target any woman who is younger and savvier than she is. She clearly wants the franchise to die when she (finally!) quits. No younger successors to keep it going. One of the reasons RHOBH need a totally new cast. All women in their 20's, 30's and low 40's.
RyNy83 February 12, 2026 - 8:36 am
Younger doesn't necessarily mean better.
RyNy83 February 12, 2026 - 8:36 am
Younger doesn't necessarily mean better.
Washi125 February 11, 2026 - 12:27 pm
But Crystal herself was annoying and attention seeking. Anyone remember the trip where they went to Mexico and she was crying literally half the episode?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark February 11, 2026 - 3:05 pm
Yes, and crying because Sutton "violated" her because she saw her naked. Oh wait, that was the Lake Tahoe trip.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark February 11, 2026 - 3:07 pm
LoL ... love me some Nicki (now more than ever:-).
Evil Queen February 11, 2026 - 10:17 am
Crystal is an annoying, emotionally, intelligent person. There I fixed her description. I don’t want to see any annoying young person on any HW show that people have to watch heir words.
Champagne Hangover February 11, 2026 - 11:02 am
It will devolve into spats about pronouns and safe places…you know, from/because of being ‘violated’ or ‘accosted’. ??
Evil Queen February 12, 2026 - 10:55 am
‘ violated/accosted’ as usual you’re on point. ?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark February 11, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Hush up Soon-Yi, oops I mean Crystal ... you're so bothered by age that you married your stepdad an old White dude 20 yrs. your senior. Here's one that never gets old. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/57909e7996e0cb50b144ede4943b82576abfbbb63a99d02404f0fedaf1ac4f05.jpg
Evil Queen February 12, 2026 - 10:56 am
Preach it!
Evil Queen February 12, 2026 - 10:56 am
Preach it!
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark February 11, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Hush up Soon-Yi, oops I mean Crystal ... you're so bothered by age that you married your stepdad an old White dude 20 yrs. your senior. Here's one that never gets old. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/57909e7996e0cb50b144ede4943b82576abfbbb63a99d02404f0fedaf1ac4f05.jpg
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