Rachel Zoe Returns to Bravo with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
In a move that is set to excite fans of reality television, Rachel Zoe has announced that she will be joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for its upcoming 15th season. The fashion designer made the announcement on Friday via an Instagram video, confirming that she is returning to Bravo for the first time in roughly 12 years.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zoe’s addition to the cast of RHOBH comes on the heels of Garcelle Beauvais’ exit from the show. Before the Beverly Hills-based Real Housewives series aired its season 14 finale earlier this year, the actress announced her departure in an Instagram video. The season 14 cast starred Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John and recurring stars Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly. Aside from Zoe confirming her casting, it’s unclear which housewives will return for season 15.
"It’s official, I am coming back to Bravo!" Zoe said in the Instagram video. "I am joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." This announcement marks Zoe’s return to television after a 12-year hiatus. The fashion designer previously starred in the network’s The Rachel Zoe Project for five years, which chronicled her professional and personal life until 2013.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zoe reflected on her rise to fame following The Rachel Zoe Project. She admitted that she "never wanted to be famous" and "became accidentally famous, truthfully." Zoe recalled, "From the day I graduated college, my dad’s like, ‘You’re on the wrong side of the camera. You need to be in front,’" she said. "And I would say, ‘Dad, I am the person that declines the lead in the play,’ which I’ve done … I was always more comfortable behind. I really was."
Zoe added, "Someone might say, well, but you did a reality show (The Rachel Zoe Project). The answer to that is the intention of that show was to not be about me. It was actually to be about the designers. Actually, I was trying to be Elsa Klensch for CNN Style." Her addition to RHOBH will mark her return to Bravo for the first time in roughly 12 years. "It’s been a while and you’ve been asking me to come back to television and I said when the stars align or it makes sense or I have enough to say to share with all of you and now is the time," she added in the Instagram video. "Really excited to be with all of you again and I hope you are too, so let’s have some fun!"
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Zoe’s return to television is set to bring a fresh perspective to the show. Fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills can expect to see Zoe bringing her unique style and personality to the show. With her addition to the cast, it’s clear that season 15 of RHOBH is shaping up to be an exciting and dramatic one. Only time will tell how Zoe’s participation will impact the dynamics of the show, but one thing is certain – fans will be eagerly tuning in to find out.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been a staple of Bravo’s reality television lineup for years, and with Zoe’s addition, it’s clear that the show is still going strong. As The Hollywood Reporter previously reported, the show has undergone several cast changes over the years, but its popularity remains unwavering. With Zoe on board, fans can expect to see a new and exciting dynamic play out on the show. For now, it’s unclear what other surprises season 15 of RHOBH has in store, but with Zoe’s participation, it’s clear that the show is in for a wild ride.
