TV Show - Aug 29, 2022
An exclusive interview with E! News revealed Kim Richards contemplated returning to Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Despite Andy Cohen calling her earlier this year to broach the subject, Kim Richards is not so sure it's a good idea–even if many Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans would love to see her back. The call from Andy, which I knew was important for him to make, would not have happened if I'd said 'no.' It wasn't a rejection because it wasn't a refusal. It was just that the timing wasn't right for me.
Kim has one major stipulation if she ever returns, although she still doesn't know if it is the right time. "When I started this business, I was very respected." Kim began. The people that I was working with at the time no longer respected me, and that wasn't okay for me, so if I go back, I have to earn that respect again. I made mistakes, but I didn't feel respected by them anymore, so that wasn't okay for me either.
As Kyle Richards, Kim's sister remains a full-time Housewife (and Kathy has joined as a friend more recently). She has made guest appearances on RHOBH over the years. The show's first season was marked by clashes between Kim and her sister, particularly after Kyle revealed Kim's alcohol addiction.
The pair are in a much better place today. "There's nothing wrong with Kyle," Kim told E! News. "There are times when I am missing her and that is because I wish I could spend more time with her. I do spend more time with Kathy than Kyle, and I miss my sister."