The first Asian American member of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' officially announces she won't be coming back for the upcoming fourteenth season.
- April 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Crystal Kung Minkoff has bid farewell to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" after three seasons on the Bravo reality series. In an Instagram video, Minkoff shared the news, expressing both gratitude and a bittersweet feeling.
"I wanted to share the news that I will not be coming back to film Season 14 of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,'" Minkoff said. "It's very bittersweet. Never did I think I would've been asked to do this show in a million years - let alone film it for three seasons."
As the first Asian American housewife on the Beverly Hills franchise, Minkoff has used her platform to discuss her eating disorder struggles and family dynamics. She acknowledged the weight of her representation, stating, "I have since just really understood the magnitude of what that means for people."
During her time on "RHOBH," Minkoff has had memorable confrontations, including with Sutton Stracke and Annemarie Wiley. Despite her departure, Minkoff emphasized that she will continue to connect with fans, sharing, "This has been such a fun chapter. Thank you guys so much again."
As "RHOBH" heads into Season 14, Kathy Hilton is rumored to return as a "friend of" the series, while Bette Midler has expressed interest in joining the cast. However, the official lineup for the upcoming season has yet to be announced.
