Why Lisa Rinna Left The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills (Was She Fired Or Did She Quit?)

Lisa Rinna is no longer on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and there are a few reasons for her exit. The 60-year-old California resident kickstarted her acting career in 1988. However, it wasn’t until the mid-2010s that she finally joined RHOBH. Initially, Lisa was only a guest in season 4 and made a cameo appearance at Kyle Richards’ big fashion show. A year later, she joined the main cast of season 5 and became one of the lead stars. The actress remained part of RHOBH from 2014 to 2022 and gave fans dozens of memorable moments.

One of Lisa’s most iconic scenes comes from RHOBH season 5. The famous model was in Amsterdam with the rest of the cast when Kim started mistreating Kyle. This misbehavior made Lisa angry, and she told Kim her attitude was not okay. Kim then retaliated by bringing Lisa’s husband into the conversation, which almost led to an all-out brawl. During RHOBH season 12, Lisa's last season, she had a showdown with Sutton Stracke. Lisa was so furious she kicked Sutto out of the wine-tasting party at her home.

Lisa Said Her Late Mother Told Her To Quit In A Dream

Mother Knows Best

Many viewers were excited about Lisa’s return for RHOBH season 13, as they wanted to see her interact with Sutton and others. However, Lisa didn’t rejoin the series, ending her eight-year run. While there are multiple theories about Lisa’s exit, she has only confirmed one.

In May 2023, Lisa discussed that she quit RHOBH because of her mother, who passed away in late 2021. The actress said (via USA Today), “She came to me,” stating that her mother visited her in her dream and advised her to be happy and follow her dreams. Lisa said her mom told her it was time for her to leave the RHOBH drama behind her.

Lisa Didn’t Love When RHOBH Would Air

Lisa Called Out The Editing

Lisa has also hinted at other reasons for her exit. In January 2023, Lisa responded to a reporter from Interview Magazine and revealed why she quit the show. She said that she liked the filming aspect of RHOBH, which was always fun. However, Lisa didn’t appreciate the on-screen drama, which “takes on a life of its own” after the season premieres. The former reality star hinted that she disliked how much editing plays a role in the show. She added, “If you get a nicer edit, you’re happier,” implying she was tired of being judged by the viewers.

RHOBH Season 13, Episode 1, Confirmed Lisa Did Not Renew Her Contract

Lisa Sent Bravo An Email

However, the first episode of RHOBH season 13 was the most telling in terms of Lisa's departure. The episode confirmed that she didn’t renew her contract and resigned via email. One of the scenes showed a brief look at Lisa’s text to Bravo, where she told them that she would not return. Her message read, “I will not be renewing my contract, and I will not be coming back to RHOBH.” Lisa thanked the network for casting her for the last eight years and wished them the best of luck.

Lisa Rinna's Career Thriving Since Leaving RHOBH

Lisa's Is Modeling Again & Acting

Even though RHOBH is what put Lisa on the map, she's thrived more than ever in her career since leaving the reality series. Probably Lisa's biggest role since leaving RHOBH was her role in American Horror Stories. Lisa appeared in the episode titled "Tapeworm," where she appeared as an agent named Sheila Klein, who tells the lead woman, Vivian, that she isn't the right size to be a model.

This was quite a feat for Lisa as the American Horror Story series was a pop culture phenomenon back in the day. Lisa also appeared in an episode of Lopez Vs Lopez and So Help Me Todd. The episode of Lopez Vs Lopez also featured Vanderpump Rules stars Scheana Shay and her husband, Brock Davies.

Other than her acting career, Lisa has made a mark in the fashion world (and no it's not just through her daughter Amelia Gray). After taking a quick peek at Lisa's Instagram page, it's easy to see that she's made it in the fashion world. In a pinned post from early January, Lisa revealed she was on the cover of a digital issue of Cosmopolitan. Lisa has appeared in several other magazine covers as well, including Numéro and the CR Fashion Book last year. However, one of Lisa's biggest accomplishments in fashion was her Marc Jacobs campaign with her daughter Amelia.

In an Instagram post from early April, Lisa revealed the Mother's Day Marco Jacob's campaign she did alongside her youngest daughter. Lisa shared several posts from the photo shoot where she and her daughter were dressed head to toe in the new Marco Jacob's items for Mother's Day. Even Andy Cohen was shocked at how Lisa became a "real player in the fashion industry" (via Radio Andy).

Will Lisa Rinna Ever Return To RHOBH?

Andy Cohen Hopes So

It’s unlikely that Lisa will ever return to RHOBH. She’s mature and has always stayed true to her word. Lisa also has an emotional reason not to return, as her mother had told her to stay away from the show in a dream. Still, some viewers and co-stars hope she returns to the show someday. In January 2023, popular Bravo host Andy discussed Lisa’s exit and suspected it was temporary. He said (via People), “I hope she will come back,” adding that he hopes the actress is simply taking some time off and will return soon.

From Lisa’s popular catchphrase, “Own it, baby!” to her dinner table dramas, many fans miss her. Lisa was one of the most vital elements of RHOBH, and the show will never be the same without her. While there are plenty of reasons to be sad about Lisa’s exit, many good things happened to Lisa since leaving the show. She's now free to act, model, and do anything else her heart desires.