'RHOBH' Halts Filming As Stars Test Positive For COVID-19
By Fiyin Olowokandi on December 15, 2021 at 12:05 AM EST
COVID-19 strikes in Beverly Hills!
The ongoing pandemic has stopped the production of the hit reality TV series, "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills."
As reported by PEOPLE, the filming of the show's 12th season was paused after three cast members — Garcelle Beauvais, Erika Girardi, and Lisa Rinna were recently diagnosed with coronavirus.
"RHOBH" Production Prioritized The Health Of Its Stars Over Filming
A source revealed to the news outlet that the "RHOBH" Production team has been taking the best precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its cast members.
Given that not one but three stars of the Bravo series tested positive for COVID-19, it was not surprising to learn that the other cast members were worried about contracting the virus.
However, the risks were low as the insider stated that the women in question had been vaccinated and were not in danger.
Beauvais shared similar sentiments on December 13, where she shared a health update on Instagram. "The Real" co-host admitted that she and her children were doing well in the video.
The TV personality mentioned that her twin sons Jax and Jaid tested negative for coronavirus, but the family wouldn't be taking chances by frequently checking the teenagers' COVID-19 status.
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Although she felt healthy, the "Coming To America" actress announced that her continued appearance on "The Real" show might occur virtually via Zoom.
If the 55-year-old's good spirits weren't visible in the clip, she reassured worried fans with the post's hearty caption that read:
"A Monday morning update for you all. Thankful to be vaccinated and to not be showing symptoms. Please comment below with alllll the TV & movie recommendations for the next 10 days. I love you all!!"
Before the COVID-19 crisis occurred, the women and their fellow "RHOBH" co-stars such as Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, and Kyle Richards attended the People's Choice Awards.
Their series was nominated for The Reality Show of 2021 Award, but sadly the Bravo show lost to E!'s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
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"RHOBH" Star Paul Kemsley Was Arrested For DUI
Drama rocked the Bravo series earlier this month when Paul 'PK' Kemsley was arrested after the reality TV star was caught driving under alcohol influence.
The Blast reported that the incident reportedly occurred on November 23 as the property developer drove home from a business dinner in Los Angeles. Authorities stopped the 54-year-old at the 101 freeway near Laurel Canyon.
At the time, Kemsley was questioned about drinking in which the TV personality admitted to having a glass of wine that evening.
Things got serious after the businessman blew .081 over the legal limit of .80 during the roadside breathalyzer test, thereby instigating his immediate arrest on DUI charges.
As fate would have it, upon reaching the police station, the "RHOBH" star re-took a second breathalyzer test and blew a .073 BAC.
This shocking turn of events may spare the 54-year-old from being charged with a crime. PK's case came not long after his wife and co-star Dorit was robbed at gunpoint.
The terrifying experience happened inside the couple's Encino home, where three armed intruders made off with expensive items and even threatened to kill the fashion designer.