The cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is gearing up for the fourteenth season of the hit reality show. Bravo Television recently released a short promotional video on social media offering fans a sneak peek at what’s to come when the new season premieres this fall.
Silhouettes of returning cast members Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, and Sutton Stracke are teased, giving viewers a glimpse of their updated looks. Actress and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John will also be joining the group as a new Housewife, adding fresh dynamics.
However, tensions seem to be running high this season. In one clip from the promo, Kyle Richards is seen walking away crying, telling producers “I’m done. I’m not doing this anymore.” Her emotional reaction hints that intense conflicts may arise between the cast. Dorit Kemsley and Sutton Stracke are also shown in a heated exchange, where Stracke forcefully tells Kemsley “This is as real as it gets,” suggesting questions around authenticity may become a storyline.
Lights. Camera. 90210. 💎 An all-new season of #RHOBH is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/4xJPdPUNoH
— Bravo (@BravoTV) October 2, 2024
Off-camera issues have impacted filming as well. Garcelle Beauvais revealed that after last season, her teenage son Jax Joseph Nilon decided not to participate further. On a parenting podcast, Beauvais shared Jax’s reasoning: “Right before this season, Jax said to me, ‘Mom, I can’t do it anymore. It was too negative for me.'” Jax had faced online harassment after a controversial storyline involving Erika Jayne when he was 14 years old. This experience left a lasting effect on both Jax and Beauvais, showing how the show can unintentionally impact families.
As the new season prepares to air, Bravo is hinting at all the glamour, drama, and personal challenges viewers can expect. But producing reality television will remain a delicate balancing act of entertainment and the cast’s real lives, with consequences that aren’t always foreseeable.