Lisa Rinna Weighs in on Garcelle Beauvais’ RHOBH Exit:
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Lisa Rinna, who bid farewell to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after an eight-season run in 2023, has made it clear that she has little to say about Garcelle Beauvais’ decision to leave the popular Bravo series.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at an H&M & LA event in Los Angeles on April 9, Rinna shared that she has not been following the latest happenings on the show since her departure. When asked if she had been tuning in, Rinna, 61, simply responded, “I have not, no. I have no idea what’s going on.”
As for Garcelle’s exit, which has been making headlines recently, Rinna’s answer was short and sweet. “I have nothing to say, bye!” she remarked without hesitation.
Despite a history between the two, Rinna and Beauvais were no strangers to tension on-screen during their time on RHOBH. However, it seems that Rinna is steering clear of commenting on Beauvais’ departure, perhaps suggesting the nature of their relationship and the drama that unfolded during their time together on the show.
Rinna, who remains outspoken about her post-RHOBH life, gave an update on how she’s been feeling since leaving the show. Speaking to PEOPLE back in October 2024, nearly two years after her exit, Rinna expressed how content she is with the freedom her life now offers. “I get to express myself in ways that, like, no one’s stopping me … I could not be happier. Life is good,” she declared, clearly at peace with her decision to step away from the reality TV spotlight.
Rinna’s comments come on the heels of Beauvais’ own announcement that she will be stepping away from RHOBH after five seasons. In a heartfelt Instagram video shared on March 25, Beauvais opened up about her decision, saying, “I have some news: I have decided to leave Beverly Hills. It’s been a wild ride, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened — but it’s been a ride nevertheless.”
Beauvais went on to explain that her choice to leave was largely motivated by her desire to spend more time with her sons and pursue new projects. “Andy Cohen says I can come back anytime, the door will always be open, so you never know, I might pop back in sometime,” she teased, leaving fans hopeful for a possible return.
She also took a moment to express her gratitude towards everyone involved with the show. “I want to thank everyone behind the show, including executive producer Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBC Universal, and production companies Evolution and 32 Flavors, as well as the producers, the crew, and of course, the ladies,” she said.
To her loyal fans, Beauvais shared her heartfelt appreciation, saying, “You guys have cheered me on, supported me, and sometimes even fought for me or on my behalf. It means a lot and I hope you guys will continue on this journey with me.”
In a touching closing message, she said, “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. So see you later.”
Fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills can catch part three of the season 14 reunion show on Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
