Tori Spelling Speculates on Exclusion from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Due to Financial Constraints

Tori Spelling Wonders If Shes Not on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Because Shes Broke

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Tori Spelling became famous for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. As a resident of Southern California, it's common for fans to wonder why she is not part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Even on her podcast, "MisSPELLING," the 50-year-old actress revealed that this is one of the questions she hears most from fans. Despite not receiving a clear answer from Andy Cohen, she believes she has an idea of why she's not on the show.

She recalled asking Andy, "So, what's the answer?" He responded, "I don't know, you and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? I just can't see it."

When Cohen, who is 55 years old, inquired if Spelling is familiar with the current cast, she responded, "I'm friends with every single one of them, have known them forever, and have a history."

Spelling expressed confusion about not being included in the original cast of Beverly Hills. She mentioned being a little passive-aggressive towards Andy, the producer, by jokingly bringing up fan questions about her absence. However, she really wanted to ask if her exclusion was due to financial reasons.

For years, there have been rumors linking Spelling to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In 2019, she denied speculations that she was desperate to join the show.

Spelling clarified in an interview with E! News that the persistent rumor of her joining a reality TV show was untrue. She emphasized that she is simply a big fan of the show and has never requested to be a part of it.

Despite her denial, the rumors continued to circulate. In 2022, she appeared on Bethenny Frankel's podcast, where she addressed the ongoing speculation about her potential involvement in reality television.

She mentioned that there were always rumors about her appearing on the show, with headlines like 'Tori Spelling in talks', even though her agent was never contacted.

Spelling started her podcast in March amidst her ongoing divorce from Dean McDermott, her husband of 18 years. They have five children together: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7.

She has been honest about her money problems, especially on “MisSPELLING,” admitting that she struggles with managing finances.

Earlier this month, Spelling revealed that she can no longer pay for the storage units where she kept her belongings. She ended up with a hefty bill of $80,000 for storage fees, which resulted in some of her items being sold at an auction.

Editor's P/S:

Tori Spelling's absence from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" remains a topic of intrigue for fans. Despite her fame and connections within the show's cast, Andy Cohen has been elusive about the reasons behind her exclusion. Spelling's speculation that financial constraints may be a factor raises questions about the show's casting criteria. However, it's important to note that she has consistently denied actively pursuing a role on the show, preferring to remain a viewer.

Spelling's financial struggles, openly discussed on her podcast, add another layer to the conversation. The revelation that she can no longer afford storage units for her belongings highlights the challenges she faces in managing her finances. It remains to be seen if her financial situation will impact her future involvement in reality television or other entertainment ventures.