Sophia Bush Laughs Off Missed Real Housewives Invite
By Sage Matthews
Alright, let’s get this over with. Here’s what you need to know.
Sophia Bush confirmed at the Create & Cultivate festival in Los Angeles that she actually received an invite to join the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but somehow missed the text. According to Variety and E! News, Bush was on stage with her longtime friend and Bravo newcomer Bozoma Saint John on July 19 when the invitation came to light. Bozoma, who joined RHOBH in 2024, revealed that she sent Sophia a message back in April asking a “controversial question.”
Bozoma Saint John explained that her text simply read, “Hey, I need to ask you a controversial question,” before going on to propose that Sophia would make an excellent addition to the RHOBH cast. Sophia admitted she never saw the text until recently, and when she did, she realized her phone had been silent for months. “I’m a terrible texter,” the One Tree Hill alum quipped. “I go to text Bozoma to say I’m excited for tomorrow, then I notice that April message about controversy.”
During the live Q&A, the John Tucker Must Die actress laughed as she described her delayed response. She finally messaged back asking, “What’s the controversial question? I love a controversial question.” That’s when Bozoma dropped the bombshell: she wanted Sophia on the show.
Bozoma Saint John, a former Netflix executive turned reality star, believes Sophia’s calm confidence and ability to navigate conflict thoughtfully would add depth to the Bravo lineup. “We need more women who are self-possessed and unafraid to talk about the hard stuff,” Bozoma told People Magazine and E! News. She praised Sophia’s strong relationship with other women and her willingness to tackle real issues without seeking drama for drama’s sake.
Sophia, who has been dating former professional soccer player Ashlyn Harris since 2023 and finalized her divorce from Grant Hughes earlier this year, said she was surprised by Bozoma’s decision to join the Bravoverse. She admitted she once assumed the show was all about screaming matches and designer handbags. After tuning in, Sophia was impressed by Bozoma’s fresh take on reality television and how she is reshaping the genre with honesty and compassion.
Despite her friend’s enthusiastic pitch, Sophia has not committed to appearing on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She told the audience she is focused on her acting career, activism, and podcast, Work in Progress. Still, she praised Bozoma’s efforts to model a healthier form of reality TV and acknowledged the appeal of being part of a conversation that millions of viewers follow.
Whether Sophia will eventually take up Bozoma’s offer remains to be seen. What is clear is that she values authenticity and hopes reality television continues to evolve. Next time you see her on screen, you might just find Sophia Bush ready to stir the pot—if she ever reads that text.
Let’s see where the story goes from here.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine, Variety
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
