Kyle Richards Opens Up About Leaving 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills,' Says It's 'Been A Long Time'

The time has come for another explosive season of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the show's OG, Kyle Richards, is talking all about it.

Kyle Richards joined the series in 2010 and has held a diamond for 15 years. But could her time on the beloved series be coming to an end sometime soon?

Season 15 of "RHOBH" will air on Bravo on December 4, 2025, according to a report from PEOPLE, and Richards hinted at the nonstop drama that unfolded while cameras were rolling. "The dynamics between everybody has just changed so much, and things you just would not expect, and a lot of people are changing," she said.

According to Richards, things among the group were also different because of the show's new cast members, including former Bravo star Rachel Zoe. "And we have a lot of new blood in the group, so I think the audience is going to be very excited this season," Richards shared.

While it's unclear who will be in the hot seat during season 15 of "RHOBH," it's almost certain that Richards will be involved in a bulk of the mess, considering she's been part of the cast the longest. However, the incessant drama hasn't pushed her to her breaking point just yet.

"Listen, that day obviously will come," she said, adding that she's been part of the show for a "long time." She continued, "Fifteen years. It really is. It's a long time. I don't know how long this can go on, how long I can go for."

As she went on, Richards revealed that she had considered walking away from the intense series several times due to the stress and time commitment.

Another reason Richards has considered leaving the show in her rearview is the pressure of living life in the public eye.

"I mean, it's very difficult for your life [to be] out there and have the world weighing in on analyzing things and people not knowing you know the full scope of full details," she said. "And judging you without being able to explain everything, it's very difficult. So it depends on what year and what season, whether I can handle it or not."

Indeed, Richards opened up about additional challenges during a previous season, according to an earlier report from The Blast—specifically how the show affected her marriage with her husband, Mauricio Umansky. Richards previously shared that she didn't watch earlier episodes in which she was struggling in her marriage, emphasizing how difficult it would've been to see them on national television.

Joining Richards during season 15 of the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" is the former Bravo personality Rachel Zoe. The celebrity stylist, 53, used to star on the network in "The Rachel Zoe Project," where viewers watched her grow her business to the next level while balancing A-list fashion shows, constantly changing schedules, and high-maintenance clients.

Zoe departed the network in 2013; however, she spoke candidly about her comeback during an earlier interview, revealing she "cried" when she learned she'd been cast as the next housewife. She also touched on how special the moment is for her, admitting that she wanted to return to TV when the timing was right and when she had something worthwhile to say.

And being in front of the cameras again feels "organic" for the mother of two. She revealed that when she's on set, she hardly notices the production crew, adding that she pretends they're not there. "I feel like the best way to do this is, like, let's just roll. Let's just roll and let's just be organic about how we create this," she said.

The other change to season 15 of "RHOBH" is that Garcelle Beauvais won't be on for the first time since 2020. She announced her departure in March 2025, according to The Blast, noting that her focus had shifted after her final season. "... some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened — but it's been a ride nevertheless," she said in her video.

Beauvais also mentioned her teenage sons, sharing that she wanted to be as present with them as possible during their final year of high school. But that doesn't mean she won't ever make a comeback. The "Coming to America" star recalled Andy Cohen telling her she could return "anytime," ... "so, you never know," she said. "I might pop back in sometime."