‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Needs A Total Revamp

After a string of underwhelming seasons, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills delivered a season that, on the surface, felt slightly more engaging than its recent predecessors. But let’s be honest: that’s a pretty low bar. And while there were a few glimmers of hope—largely in the form of refreshing new energy from the latest addition to the cast, Bozoma Saint John, affectionately known as Boz—that’s simply not enough to keep this once-iconic franchise feeling fresh, fun, or even all that watchable.

Let’s give credit where it’s due: Boz came in hot. The former Chief Marketing Officer of Netflix and a seasoned business powerhouse, Boz brought a level of confidence, honesty, and flair that RHOBH desperately needed. From the get-go, she refused to fall in line with the cast hierarchy that’s long plagued the show. She didn’t bow to OG Kyle Richards. She questioned dynamics that needed questioning. She bonded with Dorit Kemsley but wasn’t afraid to call her out when necessary. She raised eyebrows by addressing the Kyle and Morgan Wade situation—the one thing no one else seemed willing to touch. And that’s what made her stand out: she came in, stayed true to herself, and actually contributed something new.

The Diamonds Have Lost Their Sparkle

But while Boz breathed a bit of life into the season, the rest of the cast felt like they were running on fumes. Kyle, once the de facto center of the group, has become increasingly closed off and resistant to sharing anything real. Her ongoing separation from Mauricio Umansky was teased and poked at, but she skirted around most of it, offering carefully curated crumbs instead of the unfiltered truth viewers want. At this point, Kyle has become more of a gatekeeper than a participant. She controls the narrative, avoids accountability, and relies too heavily on being the longest-standing diamond holder.

Dorit, to her credit, finally showed more of her personal life and struggles, particularly surrounding her marriage and anxiety. But we all know this version of Dorit—the one who’s vulnerable and relatable—won’t stick around. She’ll be back to talking in designer labels and looping Kyle into meaningless mini-dramas next season. And as much as fans appreciated seeing this more authentic version of Dorit, it’s hard to believe it’s here to stay.

Garcelle Beauvais has officially checked out. And who can blame her? After seasons of carrying the show with poise, grace, and truth, she’s now found herself surrounded by women who are either too image-obsessed or too conflict-averse to bring anything new to the table. Garcelle brought class, depth, and a real-life perspective to RHOBH, but with the continued lack of support and direction from the rest of the cast, it’s no surprise she’s moving on.

Then there’s Sutton Stracke. Sutton has become the show’s professional pot-stirrer, but she’s struggling to balance that role with any real emotional depth. This season, she continued to insert herself into other people’s business—particularly Kyle’s—while offering little of her own. The running theme with Sutton is that she’s desperate to be Kyle’s best friend and win her approval, and honestly, it’s become exhausting to watch. She offers just enough oddball energy to remain semi-interesting, but not enough to carry storylines.

And what do we even say about Erika Jayne at this point? She’s still trying to recover from the public fallout of her legal woes and the infamous “widows and orphans” scandal. While this season saw a slightly softer version of Erika, it still wasn’t enough to make her likable again. There’s a sense that she’s still playing defense, still trying to rewrite history, and still not fully accountable for her actions or behavior.

There’s Nowhere Left To Go With This Cast

So here we are—with a cast that feels tired, out of sync, and more focused on maintaining appearances than actually letting viewers into their lives. This show used to be about glam and grit. Wealth and realness. Now it’s just a shell of what it used to be, and no amount of designer handbags or curated vacations can cover that up.

Boz proved this season that fresh blood works. She was a reminder of what the Housewives should be: dynamic women who live big, feel deeply, speak honestly, and aren’t afraid to show the messy parts of their lives. That’s the kind of energy RHOBH needs more of. Women who aren’t afraid to shake the table, who have something to say, and who understand that authenticity—not image—is what keeps viewers coming back. It’s time for a full cast overhaul. Let’s retire the diamonds that no longer shine and give the spotlight to women who are actually willing to sparkle.