Lisa Rinna Reflects: Should I Have Gone Out with a Bang?
In the latest episode of her new podcast, Lisa Rinna opened up about her dramatic departure from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (RHOBH), and it’s a wild ride down memory lane. Rinna, who famously stirred the pot over her eight-season tenure, confessed that during the season 12 reunion in October 2022, she found herself on the verge of quitting the show there and then. “I wish I would’ve now that I look back on it,” Rinna shared, revealing a moment of self-reflection that fans are lapping up.
Though she ultimately parted ways with the franchise after filming the reunion, Rinna had initially planned to make a big announcement on camera to her crew, wanting to express her gratitude to Andy Cohen and her fellow cast members. What held her back? A classic case of the “what ifs.” “I was going to do it on camera,” she lamented, adding, “And I wish I would’ve done that.”
Rinna first graced our screens in season 5, diving headfirst into legendary feuds with the likes of Brandi Glanville and Lisa Vanderpump—who could forget those epic smackdowns? But the ever-growing social media backlash seemed to weigh heavily on her, leading her to feel that it was time to leave the show. “Some of the most horrible things I’ve ever seen in print… It’s a reality show! It’s a stupid show!” she expressed. Indeed, reality TV can be brutal—just ask former “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans or “The Bachelor” alum Colton Underwood, who have both faced harsh public scrutiny.
After emailing Bravo producers to say goodbye, Rinna clarified that her exit was a personal decision, countering the rumors that she had been fired. “Because, of course, everyone thought I’d been fired. But no, I made that decision,” she noted in an interview with Cosmopolitan. So, was walking away the right call? Rinna seems to think so, stating, “And this show has a way of always coming around and them showing that was a moment of them coming around and doing the right thing, I think.”
No matter how you slice it, Rinna’s time on RHOBH has solidified her status as one of reality television’s memorable figures, filled with drama, tears, and, yes—plenty of glitz. While she may have her regrets, it looks like leaving all that chaos was a smart move for Lisa. Goodbye, drama—hello, freedom!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Cosmopolitan, E! News
