Garcelle Beauvais is opening up about her exit from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and whether she could ever return to the show.
During an appearance on the podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” hosted by Kelly Ripa, Beauvais addressed her decision to leave and responded to questions about the possibility of coming back. While the former Bravo star made it clear she felt confident in her choice, she did not completely rule out a future return.
Garcelle Beauvais Addresses RHOBH Exit Decision
Beauvais left “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” after a tense season 14 reunion, where she walked off set before the cast photo. The moment signaled her departure from the Bravo series.
Reflecting on that decision, Beauvais said she has not yet considered returning.
“I haven’t thought about walking back through the door just yet,” Beauvais said. “I felt good about walking out the door, and I did not honestly think that [it was over at the time].”
She also explained that her feelings about the show had been building before the reunion.
“And I think that was the icing on the cake, when I looked around [at the reunion], when I looked at the couches, the chairs where we were sitting, I didn’t have a friend,” Beauvais said. “I didn’t have an ally. … It just didn’t feel good anymore. It didn’t feel good anymore. It didn’t feel fun anymore.”
Her use of the phrase “just yet” marks one of the first times Beauvais has left the door open to a possible return.
Sutton Stracke Reacts to Garcelle Beauvais Friendship Fallout
Beauvais’ exit also coincided with the end of her friendship with Sutton Stracke. The two had been close allies on the show before their relationship broke down following the reunion.
During the “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 reunion, Stracke addressed the situation.
“The plain truth is this: I have lost a friend,” Stracke said. “I hope that one day we can reconcile or at least talk.”
Host Andy Cohen referenced Beauvais’ previous comments on “Watch What Happens Live,” where she said Stracke did not support her.
In a flashback clip, Beauvais said, “Not only [did she not] have my back, she also … never took accountability for it, and that hurt my feelings a lot.”
Stracke responded during the reunion, saying she did not understand Beauvais’ perspective.
“I don’t know why she thinks that, to be honest. I would have done anything for her and those boys. Anything—and she knows that,” Stracke said.
Stracke suggested the tension may have stemmed from a moment during the season 14 reunion, while Cohen noted it may have been tied to ongoing conflict involving Erika Jayne.
“My friendship with her was more than a reunion show,” Stracke added.
RHOBH Season 15 Highlights Ongoing Cast Tensions
The fallout between Beauvais and Stracke has continued to be a topic during “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15.
At the start of the season, Stracke said she had “no idea” what led to the end of their friendship and described the situation as “very rough.”
Castmate Jennifer Tilly also weighed in during a January 15 episode, offering her perspective on the dynamic.
“I do believe that’s one of the reasons why Garcelle left, because it’s always all about Sutton,” Tilly said during a conversation with Kyle Richards. “It’s not about anybody else. … It’s just too much.”
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 reunion concludes Thursday, May 7, on Bravo.
