Bravo Eyes RHOBH Shakeup as Producers Court Former Stars for Season 16

Producers are reportedly courting Garcelle Beauvais to return to the series following her March 2025 departure. Beauvais previously cited a desire to prioritize her children and a growing distaste for manufactured conflict as primary reasons for her exit. While the network remains hopeful for her comeback, the casting landscape for the upcoming season remains fluid. Current discussions include potential roles for former mainstays like Kathy Hilton and Crystal Kung Minkoff, who have both expressed varying degrees of openness toward rejoining the fold.

Financial hurdles remain a significant obstacle for other potential reunions. Lisa Rinna, who departed the show in 2023, is reportedly still on the producers' radar, though her salary demands have stalled any movement. Rinna has publicly joked about requiring a multi-million dollar paycheck to return, with her husband Harry Hamlin suggesting a figure as high as $10 million. Alongside these negotiations, the network is considering bringing back Camille Grammer and Denise Richards to fill out the roster. These deliberations coincide with the franchise’s broader 20th-anniversary celebrations, which include the launch of a new season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip featuring an expansive cast of veterans.