What would The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills be without Kyle Richards? Kyle is the last OG standing and is arguably the housewife who steered the show for 14 seasons.
But it was a tough season to film. What with the drama between the ladies and Kyle’s ongoing separation from Mauricio Umansky. She exited Bozoma Saint John’s spa party ready to quit. Now, a source claims that the energy drain from it all has Kyle seriously considering whether to return or not.
Kyle Richards is reconsidering a return
An insider has labeled Kyle’s thought process as “flip-flopping” on whether to return for the next season.
“After filming this past season, she told friends she was ‘100 % done’ and there was no way she would go back,” the insider exclusively told The Sun.
They continued, “Now that she’s cooled off from the drama and stress of filming this past season and her anxiety has calmed down and she’s had time to reflect on everything, she is open to returning.”
The source claimed Kyle is considering all the aspects, including whether she wants the “draining” season to be her swan song like Lisa Vanderpump.
“A big reason she wants to come back is because she doesn’t want her legacy to end on a sour note. She doesn’t want to go out the way LVP did,” the source said.
“Kyle knows she started this franchise and has been the big constant and I don’t think she’s expecting a parade or grand sendoff, but it would be nice for her last season to not be one so emotionally tumultuous,” they continued.
Kyle could be the longest-running housewife on the franchise if she returns
Something else to consider, and a topic that Kyle is allegedly vocal about is her legacy. Right now, she is tied with Teresa Giudice and Kandi Burruss for 14 seasons on their respective Real Housewives shows. Perhaps pulling ahead of the pack will motivate Kyle to return to RHOBH.
“Her returning would make her the longest-running Housewife on Bravo ever. 15 straight seasons – that’s a big shoe no one else will probably be able to fill,” the source explained. “While that’s not as forefront in her mind, she thinks it would be a nice thing to add to her resume.”
The source suggested that the reunion may be the final indicator for Kyle. And depending on how she feels afterward could determine whether she returns next season. But the insider warned that this reunion is one “she’s looking forward to the least.” And should it go “terribly,” Kyle may “be done again.”
“She didn’t want to come back after filming because she was drained. She said she had nothing left in the tank emotionally, mentally, and physically. But after reflecting she does have a new perspective and as of now, she does want to come back. There is still one big caveat though – the reunion,” the insider dished.
The source concluded, “How the reunion goes for Kyle and how she is treated by the ladies will be a big factor in her decision.”