Andy Cohen Suggests Reason ‘Real Housewives’ Star Quit

Garcelle Beauvais’ time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has officially come to an end. The actress and reality TV star shocked fans when she announced her departure from the Bravo hit just hours before the season 14 finale aired. While her exit seemed sudden, behind the scenes, tensions had been brewing for a while.

Bravo producer and host Andy Cohen recently addressed the news, shedding light on the emotional buildup that led to Beauvais’ decision. From a tense reunion to personal priorities, here’s everything we know about why Beauvais is walking away from RHOBH—at least for now.

A Tough Reunion and a Private Conversation With Andy Cohen

During a recent episode of Radio Andy, Cohen revealed that Beauvais’ final reunion was not an easy one. “She had a reunion that you will see play out, and I’m not gonna [speak on it]; you’ll just watch it,” Cohen teased, hinting at an explosive conclusion to her RHOBH run.

In the lead-up to her departure, Beauvais had been in touch with Cohen, texting him that she wanted to have a conversation in New York.

That meeting happened just an hour before she appeared on Watch What Happens Live, and according to Cohen, it was one of the most genuine discussions they’d ever had.

“She let me into where her head was at,” Cohen shared. “There was not only stuff with the show, but she’s got the kids entering their senior year.”

The conversation ended with Beauvais making it clear she had to put her personal life first. “I’ve got to choose kind of my life,” she told Cohen.

Garcelle Beauvais Announces Her Exit on Social Media

On March 25, 2025, Beauvais took to Instagram to break the news herself.

“Hi guys, I have some news. I’ve decided to leave Beverly Hills,” she said in a heartfelt video message. “It’s been a wild ride. I mean, some amazing things have happened and some hard things have happened. But it’s been a ride nevertheless.”

She went on to explain that her choice was deeply personal. With her twin sons, Jax and Jaid, entering their final year of high school and one of them starting a new career, she wanted to be fully present for them.

“One of the reasons why I’m leaving is my family, my boys. Their last year of high school is next year, and I want to be a part of that. And Jaid is starting a new career, and I want to be a part of that, too,” she said.

But that wasn’t the only factor. Beauvais hinted that she had some exciting professional projects on the horizon. “I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing, and acting in—I can’t tell you anything now, but you’ll know soon.”

While she’s stepping away, the door isn’t fully closed. “Andy Cohen said I can come back anytime, the door is always open. So you never know, I might pop back in sometime,” she teased.

The Alleged Reunion Fallout: Was Garcelle Blindsided?

Although Beauvais kept things diplomatic in her farewell message, reports suggest that drama at the season 14 reunion may have played a major role in her decision to leave.

Popular blogger and YouTuber Kempire claimed that a heated moment between Beauvais and her co-star, Bozoma Saint John, took an unexpected turn.

According to his sources, Saint John allegedly blindsided Beauvais by bringing up past comments she made about Dorit Kemsley’s 2021 robbery—comments that seemingly questioned whether the incident was staged.

Saint John reportedly stated that if she were in Kemsley’s position, she would have sued for defamation.

The situation escalated further when Saint John referenced an RHOBH after-show moment in which Sutton Stracke made a controversial remark about her. Allegedly, Saint John felt Beauvais didn’t defend her at the time, leading to tensions boiling over at the reunion.

Frustrated, Beauvais ultimately walked off set, saying, “I’m just so f-cking sick of it. I can’t be friends with people like that. I don’t trust them.”

Her abrupt exit was even included in the reunion trailer, which dropped on March 25, giving fans a glimpse of the drama that unfolded.

Fans React: Support for Garcelle Amid the Drama

As the news of her departure spread, Bravo fans flooded social media with their reactions.

“Clearly Garcelle got these ladies PRESSED! She has options and can walk away from the housewives check. Some of her coworkers, on the other hand … CANNOT,” one fan wrote on X.

“Good on Garcelle for leaving,” another user posted. “They will turn on Boz. I guarantee it. She thinks she’s in good with these b-tches, and they are all for themselves. Kyle [Richards] is definitely coming for her next season.”

Others praised Beauvais for maintaining her integrity, with one fan tweeting:

“Garcelle never queer-baited, faked a divorce, or stoked a gay panic for a storyline. She also wasn’t party to defrauding innocent victims. A class act on a show that’s become classless. #RHOBH.”

This Isn’t the First Time Beauvais Has Faced Backlash

Beauvais has had her fair share of heated moments on RHOBH. In 2022, Kyle Richards publicly called her out for saying she was closer to Richards’ sister, Kathy Hilton, than Richards was.

“What Garcelle said last night on Watch What Happens Live really hurt my feelings. I was shocked,” Richards said during an Amazon Live event. “Regardless of if Kathy and I are having an issue right now or not, I just thought that was really hurtful. I like Garcelle, and we are fine, but that really took me back. It ruined my whole night.”

Despite facing criticism throughout her run on the show, Beauvais always stood her ground and stayed true to herself.

What’s Next for Garcelle?

With RHOBH in the rearview mirror, Beauvais is focusing on her next chapter—one that involves more time with her family and exciting career opportunities. While she hasn’t revealed any specifics about her upcoming projects, fans are eager to see what she does next.

And as Andy Cohen himself said, the door remains open. So while this may be goodbye for now, there’s always a chance that Garcelle Beauvais could make a grand return to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in the future.

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