Crystal Kung Minkoff Announces Departure From 'RHOBH'

Crystal Kung Minkoff's days of holding the diamond are over. She shared a video on Instagram letting her fans know that she won't be returning for season 14 of the hit Bravo reality show, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.'

"So I just wanted to share the news that I will not be coming back to film season 14 of '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," she said in the video.

"Every single year I was asked back, it was a blessing. It was an honor. Being the first Asian-American on Beverly Hills was a lot of weight on my shoulders that I have since really understood the magnitude of what that meant for people. I just wanted to thank you guys for being such an incredible support for me and I hope that I have been for you. Sharing my story with my ED, sharing stories about my father and his Alzheimers. I've heard so many incredible stories from you guys."

She ended the video by thanking the audience for their support and expressing her gratitude from her entire family. She also said she has new projects in the works for her fans.

"But this is not 'good bye.' This is 'see you soon.' I have some other things going on that I will be sharing with you soon that I'll still be able to connect with you. Because at the end of the day, that has been my biggest gift of filming the show is connecting with so many of you, with your beautiful stories... So more to come, but I'm so grateful for everyone's love and support. You guys are an incredible audience with your own unique stories to tell and I hope that you guys all one day have your opportunity," she said.

In her caption, Minkoff also thanked NBC, Bravo, Andy Cohen and producer Alex Baskin. Her comments section was flooded with well wishes from costars like Garcelle Beauvais, who wrote, "Will miss you, happy for our friendship." Other Bravolebrities like Heather Dubrow from "The Real Housewives of Orange County," chimed in with, "Love you, Crystal," and Erin Lichy from "The Real Housewives of New York City," who wrote, "Love you!!!"

Minkoff's husband, famed director Rob Minkoff, also commented, adding, "And I was really planning to 'bring it' this season."

Minkoff joined the cast in season 11, joining other cast members like Beauvais, Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne and Sutton Stracke. During her time on the show, she shed light on important issues like her battle with bulimia.

In an Instagram post from July of 2022, she elaborated on her struggle, saying, "While painful in the experience and likely reliving it, it’s something I am not ashamed of nor believe defines who I am. It’s a part of me; a living challenge I face moment to moment. If you are also struggling, please remember, you do not have to recover alone."

Minkoff was also instrumental in getting the cast to discuss heavy topics like racism. She initially faced friction with cast members like Stracke, but the two have now grown to become friends, as evidenced by an Instagram post made by Minkoff where she's seen embracing Stacke in January of this year.

"From foe to friend- grateful for this girl and always having my back," Minkoff captioned the image. Guess she forgave Stracke for her iconic "ugly leather pants" dig at Minkoff in season 11.