Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Kyle Richards declares she will ‘not defend’ embattled Erika Jayne
- The 52-year-old series veteran made her stance public at a Chinese New Year party with Erika, 50, standing across from her
- ‘I’ve said all along I’m here to support Erika, not defend, because I don’t know the whole story,’ said Kyle, who has starred on the reality show since its premiere in October 2010
- Erika has been embroiled in an embezzlement scandal involving her 82-year-old estranged husband Tom Girardi with both named as defendants in a lawsuit alleging they stole funds meant for the families of the victims of the 2018 Lion Air plane crash
- Tom had his license to practice law revoked in March 2021 after the Los Angeles Times reported that he had been sued more than 100 times and had been the subject of numerous bar complaints alleging financial malfeasance involving millions of dollars owed to clients, including female cancer victims and a burn victim
- ”I’m in the middle of a nasty fight. This is far from over, and I’m tired of explaining myself. I showed up every day, and I’ve been honest and I’ve faced down every f***ing question to the best of my ability. And I will never apologize for that,’ Erika said in a confessional
- The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills will return next week on Bravo with the first of four reunion episodes
Kyle Richards declared that she would ‘not defend’ embattled Erika Jayne during the season 11 finale Wednesday of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills on Bravo.
The 52-year-old series veteran made her stance public at a Chinese New Year party with Erika, 50, standing across from her.
‘I’ve said all along I’m here to support Erika, not defend, because I don’t know the whole story,’ said Kyle, who has starred on the reality show since its premiere in October 2010.
Season finale: Kyle Richards declared that she would ‘not defend’ embattled Erika Jayne during the season 11 finale Wednesday of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills on Bravo
The season finale titled New Year, Old Grudges featured a Chinese New Year celebration hosted by show newcomer Crystal Kung Minkoff, 36, at the Shan Social House in Beverly Hills to ring in the Year of the Ox.
‘When I think about friendships this past year, there were new friendships made with my sister Kathy and all these women,’ Kyle said in a confessional, referencing her older sister Kathy Hilton, 62.
‘There were many friendships broken …hopefully not permanently,’ she added.
Erika took Kyle’s support at the party in stride.
Needs time: Erika took Kyle’s support in stride and said she needed more time before she could reconcile with anyone
‘Of course. I just need some time. I’ve got a lot going on. You know, this life isn’t for wimps,’ Erika said.
Erika has been embroiled in an embezzlement scandal involving her 82-year-old estranged husband Tom Girardi with both named as defendants in a lawsuit alleging they stole funds meant for the families of the victims of the 2018 Lion Air plane crash.
Tom had his license to practice law revoked in March 2021 after the Los Angeles Times reported that he had been sued more than 100 times and had been the subject of numerous bar complaints alleging financial malfeasance involving millions of dollars owed to clients, including female cancer victims and a burn victim.
Broken friendships: ‘There were many friendships broken …hopefully not permanently,’ Kyle said in a confessional
Dorit Kemsley, 45, at the Chinese New Year party noted Erika’s strength amid her troubles.
‘But you know, you just got to put one foot in front of the other. What’s the alternative?,’ Erika said.
‘Who knows where I’ll be in a year? I don’t know,’ Erika told the group.
Showing strength: Dorit Kemsley, 45, at the Chinese New Year party noted Erika’s strength amid her troubles
‘None of us know,’ Kathy said.
‘None of us know. None of us really know,’ Erika said.
‘We have today. That’s it. And then tomorrow’s another day,’ said Lisa Rinna, 58.
Only today: ‘We have today. That’s it. And then tomorrow’s another day,’ said Lisa Rinna, 58
Crystal then offered a toast and told her new friends that it had been the most remarkable year of her life thanks to them.
‘I really look forward to the next year. We all need a renewal in so many different ways. So, cheers,’ Crystal said.
‘May it be better than the last. I’ll tell you that,’ Erika chimed in.
Group toast: ‘I really look forward to the next year. We all need a renewal in so many different ways. So, cheers,’ Crystal said
In a confessional, Erika acknowledged her legal woes.
‘I’m in the middle of a nasty fight. This is far from over, and I’m tired of explaining myself. I showed up every day, and I’ve been honest and I’ve faced down every f***ing question to the best of my ability. And I will never apologize for that,’ she said before the episode concluded with the women saying Happy New Year in Chinese.
The season finale opened with Erika meeting Crystal at the Shan Social House ahead of her big holiday celebration.
Nasty fight: ‘I’m in the middle of a nasty fight. This is far from over, and I’m tired of explaining myself. I showed up every day, and I’ve been honest and I’ve faced down every f***ing question to the best of my ability. And I will never apologize for that,’ Erika said in a confessional
Erika admitted that she was still mad at Sutton Stracke, 50, and Crystal reminded her that it was superstition to not fight because whatever happens on New Year will represent your next year.
Lisa, Dorit, Kyle and Erika later met up at a restaurant where Kyle showed off her $22,500 Hermes bag.
Erika said she was ‘fine’, but admitted there were days that she wanted ‘to fight’ and hoped that Sutton wouldn’t come at her at the Chinese New Year party.
Still mad: Erika admitted that she was still mad at Sutton Stracke, 50, and Crystal reminded her that it was superstition to not fight because whatever happens on New Year will represent your next year
‘She thinks you have not been honest about the car accident,’ Kyle said referencing Erika’s wild story about Tom being in a car accident that she had kept secret.
‘F*** that bitch. My story is true. And it will always be the same. And it will never change,’ Erika said.
Erika then added more details to the story that only confused Kyle even more.
Accident story: ‘She thinks you have not been honest about the car accident,’ Kyle said referencing Erika’s wild story about Tom being in a car accident that she had kept secret
‘You’re gonna tell me I’m a liar. B***, do you wanna get socked in the f***ing mouth,’ Erika said as she ranted about Sutton questioning her veracity.
Kyle then questioned the wisdom of some of Erika’s recent Instagram posts and captions and Erika admitted that she was trolling the trolls.
Garcelle Beauvais, 54, recounted a recent date that didn’t go well and admitted she was questioning whether she should continue with her dating coach.
Get socked: ‘You’re gonna tell me I’m a liar. B***, do you wanna get socked in the f***ing mouth,’ Erika said as she ranted about Sutton questioning her veracity
Crystal looked gorgeous in a golden gown for the Chinese New Year party and Kathy brought her funny friend and renowned publicist Elliot Mintz, 76, as her guest.
Garcelle told Lisa privately that she would love to see her reach out to their mutual friend Denise Richards, 50, at some point.
Lisa said when it’s time that it would happen.
The hosts: Crystal looked gorgeous in a golden gown for the Chinese New Year party that she hosted with her husband Rob Minkoff
Renowned publicist: Kathy Hilton brought her funny friend and renowned publicist Elliot Mintz, 76, as her guest
Crystal during dinner gave the women a little red envelope to feed the animal when it comes.
‘What animal’s coming?,’ Kyle asked.
‘You’ll see,’ Crystal told her.
‘What animal’s coming?’ Kyle asked again before she was suddenly startled by the banging of drums as costumed dragons entered the dining room.
Suddenly startled: ‘What animal’s coming?’ Kyle asked again before she was suddenly startled by the banging of drums as costumed dragons entered the dining room
‘I almost had a heart attack. Did you see me?,’ Kyle laughed.
Sutton during dinner tried to make peace with Erika, but was only met with awkward silence.
‘I have nothing to say,’ Erica said.
So awkward: Sutton during dinner tried to make peace with Erika, but was only met with awkward silence
Crystal then stepped in and invited everyone over to the dessert bar.
Kathy spoke to Erika privately and encouraged her to at least listen to Sutton.
Sutton told Erika that they needed a one-on-one, but Erika admitted that she needed ‘a minute’ before they could meet and talk without her claws coming out.
Finally talking: Sutton told Erika that they needed a one-on-one, but Erika admitted that she needed ‘a minute’ before they could meet and talk without her claws coming out
‘Thank you for talking to me,’ Sutton said.
Kyle then shared her stance on the Erika situation.
The finale also included cast updates, including that Lisa finally approves of the relationship between her daughter Amelia, 20, and Scott Disick, 38, ‘now that Amelia has called it quits’.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills will return next week on Bravo with the first of four reunion episodes.
Speaking up: Kyle then shared her stance on the Erika situation
Mom approves: The finale also included cast updates, including that Lisa finally approves of the relationship between her daughter Amelia, 20, and Scott Disick, 38
It’s over: The update added that Lisa approves ‘now that Amelia has called it quits’
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