“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 is shaping up to be one of the most glamorous — and chaotic — yet. Bravo confirmed that entrepreneur and author Amanda Frances has officially joined the cast alongside returning favorites Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, Dorit Kemsley, and Bozoma Saint John. They’ll be joined by fellow newcomer Rachel Zoe, as well as returning friends Jennifer Tilly and Kathy Hilton.
According to Bravo’s November 4 announcement, season 15 will bring “glamour and gasps aplenty,” with the women facing “fresh starts, major fallouts, and unforgettable adventures.” And judging by the trailer, Amanda is already at the center of the drama.
Amanda Frances’ Rise as a ‘Money Queen’ and Author
Frances isn’t your typical Beverly Hills socialite. She’s a self-made multi-millionaire and best-selling author whose empire centers on empowering women to take control of their finances, according to her website. Her book “Rich as (expletive) — yes, that’s the actual title — became a viral sensation, earning her the nickname “money queen.”
Originally from Oklahoma, Frances has a background in ministry and mental health counseling before building her wealth through digital courses and coaching. She even lives in Kyle Richards’ former home — a detail that hasn’t gone unnoticed among fans or her castmates.
According to Bravo’s bio, “Amanda Frances is new to Beverly Hills and so is her money. The self-professed ‘money queen’ has built a coaching empire and manifested her way into a fairytale life. When the other ladies start to dig deeper, they find that not everything is as picture perfect as it seems.”
Season 15 Drama: Erika Jayne and Bozoma Saint John Call Amanda Frances Out
While Frances’ polished persona fits right into Beverly Hills, her confidence doesn’t sit well with everyone. “Something’s off about this girl,” Jayne says in the trailer, hinting that she doesn’t buy what Amanda’s selling. Saint John also appears to confront her directly, saying, “You are not being clear about your life.”
Frances, however, doesn’t seem rattled. “I’m young, I’m successful, and I’m not financially dependent on a man,” she fires back. “And she outsourced her financial wellbeing to a man, and it didn’t go well.”
The “she” in question remains a mystery — though fans are already speculating whether Amanda is throwing shade at Jayne, whose estranged husband Tom Girardi is serving time for fraud, or Dorit, who’s in the middle of a messy and expensive divorce from PK Kemsley.
Meanwhile, fellow newcomer Zoe appears to distance herself from Amanda in the trailer, saying, “I think she’s fake. I think she plays both sides.”
It’s clear that Frances isn’t easing quietly into the group — she’s diving straight into the deep end.
What to Expect When RHOBH Returns for Season 15
An announcement for the new season teased what to expect from each cast member as they navigate “fresh starts, major fallouts, and unforgettable adventures.”
“This season, the ladies of Beverly Hills jet set across the globe, from the surf lodges of the Hamptons to the rocks of Sedona, and the sun-drenched villas of Florence,” per the announcement. “They strengthen their bonds and indulge along the way, but the highs prove temporary. Beneath the gloss and glamour, old wounds reopen as shifting alliances take shape and the women find that loyalty is never guaranteed in the picturesque 90210.”
With Frances joining the mix as both a fresh face and a lightning rod for drama, RHOBH fans are in for a wild ride.
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 15 premieres with a supersized episode on Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Episodes will stream the next day on Peacock.
