Real Housewives of Beverly Hills signs a CELEBRITY as new full time cast member
The has officially added a new cast member for the show's upcoming 15th season.
Fashion designer Rachel Zoe, 53, confirmed on Friday that she will be making her grand return to the Bravo network as a full time co-star on the series and gushed she is 'excited' to be back on television.
The former celebrity stylist notably had her own show called The Rachel Zoe Project which aired on Bravo from 2008-2013 for a total of five seasons.
She jumped to her main Instagram page to celebrate the big announcement and also shared a video message in a joint post with the network.
'It's official. I am coming back to Bravo,' Zoe expressed while sitting at desk in a spacious office. 'I am joining the cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.'
Rachel added, '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.'
'Really excited to be with all of you again and I hope you are too, so let's have some fun!' the media personality concluded.
The caption of the post also read: 'Here we go again @bravotv!!! ✨ I am officially joining #TheRealHousewivesOfBeverlyHills nd back with my Bravo family. Let's do this!'
Bravo's Instagram account jumped to the comment section to share, 'WELCOME BACK! Let's do this.'
Rachel later confirmed the news to Us Weekly and told the outlet, 'I am beyond excited to be returning home to Bravo to join the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
'I've been living my best, new life and it felt like the perfect time to come back to TV and share it all with you. Here we go … RZ 2.0!'
While Zoe is set to appear in the upcoming episodes of season 15, the other cast members have yet to be announced.
Last season - which finished airing a few months earlier in April - had starred Garcelle Beauvais, Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John, as well as pals Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly.
However, Beauvais announced her shock exit from the reality series in March and shared a statement at the time in an Instagram video.
'It's official. I am coming back to Bravo,' Zoe expressed while sitting at desk in a spacious office. 'I am joining the cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills'
However, Beauvais announced her shock exit from the reality series in March and shared a statement at the time in an Instagram video
'Hey guys, so I have some news, I've decided to leave Beverly Hills,' she revealed to her fans.
'It's been a wild ride. I mean, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened, but it's been a ride.'
Garcelle also explained that one of the reasons for her leaving RHOBH was to be able to spend more time with her children Oliver, Jax and Jaid.
'And secondly, I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing and acting, and I can't tell you anything right now, but you'll know soon.'
The TV personality then teased that there was always the possibility of her return and that she 'might pop back in some time.'
Zoe is no stranger to the world of reality television and appeared in her own show called The Rachel Zoe Project - which followed both her personal life and career as a fashion designer.
Episodes for the Bravo show began airing in 2008 but came to an end in 2013 after the fifth season.
It had also starred her business partners and associates, as well as ex Rodger Berman.
The former couple were married in 1998 but last year in September, their separation was announced after 26 years of marriage and welcoming two children: Skyler, 14, and Kaius, 11.
She confirmed the split on her Instagram stories and shared at the time: 'After 33 years together and 26 years married, Rodger and I have come to the mutual decision to end our marriage.
'We are incredibly proud of the loving family we have created and our countless memories together.
'Our number one priority has been and will always be our children. We are committed to coparent our boys and to continue to work together within the many businesses we share. We ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this new chapter.'
In conclusion, the star added, 'With love and gratitude - Rachel & Rodger.'
Despite being in the spotlight to attend events in the industry, working with celebrities in the past and preparing for her Bravo return - Rachel has admitted to being an 'introvert.'
While talking to Who What Wea r back in 2023, the star explained, 'Although I have built my career as an extrovert who thrives off meeting interesting, dynamic people and constantly being in large social gatherings, one thing that I think people might not know about me is that I am an introvert.'
She added, that she is 'very much a homebody' and 'always prefers to be at home' with her family.
In regards to what Rachel wants her 'legacy' to be, the designer said, 'If I could leave behind the notion of living a glamorous life, whatever that means to you, then I think that is a win for me.
'Trying to help women live their absolute best lives - whether that is how to entertain or how you walk out the door, approaching your life in the best manner.
'And helping them live their best lives in the most glamorous way - is what I want people to take from my work.'
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