Garcelle Beauvais Expresses Regret Over Crystal Kung Minkoff's Departure from 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

Garcelle Is Disappointed Crystal Won’t Return to ‘RHOBH’

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Garcelle Beauvais shared her thoughts on Crystal Kung Minkoff's exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. "I was disappointed about Crystal," said Garcelle, 57, during an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Gracie Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 21.

"I believe she will be okay. Crystal will be alright. I'm not concerned about her," she reassured.

Garcelle and her RHOBH co-stars have begun filming for season 14 of the Bravo reality show. Garcelle was seen filming scenes on May 11 at an event hosted by Sutton Stracke, joined by Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, and Erika Jayne.

Garcelle hinted to ET that she believes the upcoming season will be fantastic. She mentioned that they are starting strong and that it will be a really enjoyable experience. Despite not being able to share too many details, she expressed her excitement for the season, describing it as fun and fresh.

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Crystal, who is 41 years old, revealed her departure from RHOBH through an Instagram video in April. In the video, she expressed, "I just wanted to share the news that I will not be coming back to film season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It’s very bittersweet. Never did I think I would have been asked to do the show in a million years, let alone film it for three seasons. Every single year I was asked back, it was a blessing. It was an honor."

Crystal expressed her gratitude to everyone for their amazing support, sharing her journey with her eating disorder and stories about her father's Alzheimer's. She also mentioned how she has been touched by the incredible stories shared by others. Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen commended Crystal for her gracious farewell message.

Andy praised the elegance and classiness of the event on his radio show, Radio Andy. He expressed his admiration by saying, "Wow, that's the way to do it." Andy thought it was great.

During an Amazon Live stream, Kyle, one of the original housewives, mentioned feeling "sad" about Crystal's departure.

Crystal was fired according to a source who exclusively informed us. The insider revealed, "She was let go because she failed to deliver. Producers informed her that she lacked a storyline, leading to her dismissal."

RHOBH newcomer Annemarie Wiley revealed in March that she will not be coming back for season 14.

Wiley expressed her disappointment in a statement posted on Instagram. She mentioned that she did not audition for the show, but was approached to join the cast unexpectedly, six weeks after filming had already begun. Two weeks later, she found herself thrown into filming in the middle of the season.

Editor's P/S:

Garcelle Beauvais's reaction to Crystal Kung Minkoff's departure from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" reflects her disappointment but also her belief that Crystal will thrive despite leaving the show. Garcelle's optimism about the upcoming season 14 is encouraging, hinting at a fresh and exciting experience for viewers.

Crystal's departure, reportedly due to her lack of a compelling storyline, highlights the competitive nature of reality television. However, it's important to remember her contributions to the show, including her openness about her personal struggles and her support for others sharing their stories. Andy Cohen's praise for Crystal's graceful exit and Kyle Richards' sadness at her departure demonstrate the respect she has earned from both the producers and her fellow cast members.