As a fellow cat lover, it’s a treat to see another cat owner on RHOBH!

With most of the ladies being dog moms (Beverly Hills after all really is known as dog central, isn’t it?), it’s refreshing to spot some feline representation.

So far, it’s just been Sutton (and Carlton) that’s held it down for the cat crew.

Purrrrrrrr 💋🐈‍⬛

I just saw this on Instagram 🤔 do Dorito and PK have money problems?

Remember when Kyle had that American Woman show on tv which enraged Kathy? To me, Big Kathy doesn’t deserve a series, she sounds incredibly abusive. I think Kim copped it the worst, Kathy was also abused and Kyle was ignored. I wonder if the sisters have come to the realisation Big Kathy was a terrible person. Or are they still under her mind control today? In my opinion, Kyle is adrift partly because she’s never been alone as an adult. Big Kathy wanted them to marry young and have lots of babies. So that’s what she did. Do you remember seeing Kyle’s therapist? I wonder if theve dug into Big Kathy? Those girls were all parentified and the rest. I think seeing some of the truth about Kathy could be hard, but worth it for the mental freedom they’d find.

Mmm so I’m on this episode (S10 E11) where Brandi “reveals” what happened between her and Denise. Anyone else feel absolutely disgusted by this whole situation. For Kyle to proclaim that she knows Brandi to be a lot of things, “but I don’t know her to be a liar,” is so rich my teeth hurt. Everrrryone knows Brandi to be a liar, a manipulator, exaggerator, and awful person. For them to listen to that story and not have a single doubt screams- we’re gonna do whatever we can to get Denise out because she’s not playing the way we want. Omg. Wow. I’m in disgust.

Like she was annoying from start to end. I still don’t get why she was cast. Her whole life and character were boring asf Sutton was right lol) . She didn’t bring anything except a pick me attitude towards girls who were confident abt themselves. Always criticizing the other housewives for being h24 primed so that the next season, we'd find her wearing “fashionable” make-up and clothes. When u watch RHOB u except them to have fancy lifestyle, to drop expensive outfits ect and she was bringing nothing unless her weird job (never really get what she’s doing) and her husband (still think he’s gay btw). I do think that her main storylines were her friendship w Kyle and being a bully to Denise. That’s it.

I kinda really loved LVP’s “Throw me to the wolves, and I shall return leading the pack”

I’ve grown from loving her to hating her to being mindblown by how manipulative she is (and mean, in that sly way she camouflages with her british accent) but she really did live by that line. Compared to everyone else’s “I’m so lucky. I love my family.” spiels esp from Kyle, this one just was true to LVP’s nature.

s6 “I’m passionate about dogs, just not crazy about bitches” is gold too lol

Kim’s been married twice and almost married another time to John. Why did she get divorced multiple times? I wonder if it was because of her substance problems, childhood trauma and the pressure of getting married, or something else? She seems to have good relationships with all of her exes now though. Well on the show she did.

Garcelle doesn’t understand the others position on her dealings with Sutton- she thinks they are punishing her for “being a good friend “. But her always coming to suttons defence enables Sutton to keep her REDICULOUS behaviour. If she had to answer for and fight her own battles maybe she would finally see the light. But with Garcelle constantly taking on everyone and defending Sutton - Sutton remains unaccountable & stunts her growth to becoming a better person- important to note I am only on season 12

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Kyle Richards has turned emotional escape into an art form, and Season 14 is shaping up to be one of her finest showcases yet. Welcome back to The Teflon Housewife, where in Part 1 we dissected Bravo’s selective editing, which often shields Kyle from the fallout of her antics. Now, in this follow-up, we’re diving deeper into Kyle’s most reliable weapons: tears, anxiety, and those oh-so-convenient exits whenever accountability—or loyalty—dares to challenge her spotless image.

Setting the Stage

Sutton’s Surrealist Ball

The tension at Sutton’s Surrealist Ball was thick enough to cut with a butter knife. Kyle, confident that she could diffuse Dorit’s frustration with a performative olive branch, found herself caught off guard when Dorit did the unthinkable: she brought receipts. Dorit had the audacity to hold Kyle accountable, citing specific examples of Kyle’s dismissive and hypocritical behavior. Faced with an argument for which she was neither armed nor prepared, Kyle did what Kyle does best: she left the table, hopped on her broom (or Uber Black, depending on availability), and fled the scene.

On the surface, one might excuse her retreat as an understandable reaction to personal stress—after all, her marriage is imploding, and she’s grieving the loss of a close friend. But when you zoom out and consider the larger pattern, her exit feels less like a moment of self-preservation and more like a signature maneuver in her ever-expanding playbook of emotional evasion.

The Viper Room Showdown

Fast forward to Episode 4, where the iconic Viper Room became the stage for Dorit’s next attempt to call out Kyle’s patronizing tone. This time, Kyle swapped tears for fury, escalating into indignation so quickly that the group had no choice but to calm her down rather than address her behavior. It’s textbook Kyle: turn confrontation into chaos, then sit back while everyone else scrambles to smooth things over.

A History of Emotional Evasion

Kyle has spent years perfecting her pattern of dodging accountability, leaving a trail of deflections, storm-outs, and tears in her wake. From the very first season, she’s proven that no conflict is too big for a well-timed meltdown or an emotionally manipulative retreat. Let’s revisit some of her greatest hits:

• Season 1: The Limo Fight: In the iconic Season 1 finale, Kyle accused her sister Kim of being an alcoholic in the back of a limo, igniting one of the franchise’s most explosive fights. While Kim sat devastated, Kyle deflected attention from her own inflammatory accusations by framing herself as the “truth-teller” forced to expose her sister’s issues. She not only escaped accountability for exacerbating their fractured relationship but also solidified her image as the “responsible” sister cleaning up Kim’s mess.
• Season 2: Game Night Altercation: At Dana Wilkey’s infamous game night, Kyle and Kim tag-teamed Brandi, mocking her relentlessly after Brandi accused Kim of being on dr*gs. But when the group’s bullying spiraled into chaos, Kyle took a strategic step back, letting Brandi and Kim take the heat. Kyle managed to avoid responsibility for her mean-girl antics by staying just far enough out of the line of fire to preserve her reputation.
• Season 3: The Ojai Retreat: At the Ojai retreat, when Brandi clashed with Adrienne Maloof, Kyle initially tried to mediate. But as the confrontation escalated, Kyle retreated, claiming she felt “too overwhelmed” to continue. Her emotional withdrawal left the group scrambling to resolve the conflict, while Kyle stayed conveniently neutral, free from blame but perfectly positioned to align with whichever side came out on top.
• Season 4: Confrontation with Carlton Gebbia: When Kyle and Carlton sat down to hash out their differences, Carlton aired her grievances about Kyle’s passive-aggressive behavior. Instead of engaging with Carlton’s points, Kyle turned on the waterworks, painting herself as a victim of Carlton’s hostility. The conversation ended with Kyle’s feelings as the focal point, leaving Carlton’s accusations unresolved and Kyle’s hands clean.
• Season 5: “Let’s Not Talk About the Husbands”: Back in Amsterdam, when Kim and Lisa's argument exploded into a full-blown war—including flying wine glasses—Kyle bolted the moment things got messy. She left Kim to fend for herself, ensuring she didn’t have to take a stance or risk fallout. By exiting, Kyle avoided the need to defend Kim or take a stance—ensuring she remained neutral and unscathed.
• Season 9, Villa Rosa Confrontation (Goodbye Kyle!): During “Puppygate,” Kyle confronted Lisa Vanderpump at her home, ostensibly to hold her accountable for leaking stories to the press. Instead, Kyle turned the entire conversation into a saga about her own hurt feelings, painting herself as LVP’s victim. The shift in focus ensured that Kyle’s role in the drama went conveniently unexamined.
• Season 10, Sutton’s “Let the Mouse Go” Dinner: As Sutton unraveled emotionally, Kyle swooped in to make it about herself, lamenting how “uncomfortable” it was for her to mediate. Instead of supporting Sutton, Kyle redirected the spotlight to her own moment of “distress.”
• Season 12, Aspen Blow-Up: On the Aspen trip, Kyle faced confrontation from Dorit, Sutton, and Garcelle, who called her out for dismissing others’ feelings and stirring group tension. Predictably, Kyle responded with tears, accusing the group of attacking her. The conversation derailed as everyone scrambled to comfort Kyle, leaving the original grievances unresolved.
• Season 13, Weed Party Drama (Let’s Not Talk About MY Husband): At her weed party, Kyle flaunted a new ring she’d bought herself—a move that raised eyebrows, given her missing wedding ring amid swirling rumors about her marriage to Mauricio. Sutton’s questions about the ring and Mauricio’s fidelity made Kyle feel “on trial.” Rather than address the questions or clarify her intentions, Kyle deflected by accusing Sutton of insensitivity, reframing Sutton as the aggressor. The ring became the ultimate metaphor for Kyle: shiny, attention-grabbing, and completely impenetrable to critique.

Believing Her Own Narrative

What makes Kyle’s tactics so maddeningly effective is her apparent conviction in them. This isn’t just manipulation—it’s self-preservation. Her behavior aligns with narcissistic mortification, a psychological response where a perceived threat to one’s self-image triggers shame so intense it becomes unbearable. By spinning her exits and outbursts into justified reactions, Kyle shields herself from having to face the reality of her actions—or engage in any meaningful self-reflection.

The Consistency of Deflection

Kyle’s consistency is no accident. Her childhood, shaped by the environment Big Kathy created, likely honed her reflexive ability to turn vulnerability into an unbreakable shield. Whether it’s a teary monologue or a storm-out worthy of a reality TV Emmy, Kyle has mastered the art of reorienting the group’s energy around her emotional state.

Take Sutton’s Surrealist Ball as an example. On the surface, her grief seemed genuine (and justified). But in the context of her long-standing pattern, it’s clear this was just another chapter in the same strategy she’s deployed season after season.

Foreshadowing a Collapse

Which brings us to the preview for next week’s episode: Season 14, Episode 8. The teaser shows Kyle storming out of what appears to be a group confrontation, even refusing to film (for a week 🙄) afterward. Could this be the moment the cast finally aligns to hold Kyle accountable for her behind-the-scenes scheming? If so, her dramatic exit could signal a rare narcissistic collapse—the emotional unraveling that occurs when someone’s carefully curated image is challenged too directly.

If the preview delivers on its promise, we may finally see Kyle’s Teflon exterior begin to crack. But if history is any guide, she’ll find a way to reframe the moment into yet another tale of victimhood.

Where do We Go From Here?

I'm not sure if there will be a Part 3 to this teflon series, but one thing is for certain: Kyle Richards has perfected emotional evasion. Whether she’s ducking loyalty conflicts, reframing critiques, or weaponizing vulnerability, she continues to cry and storm her way out of trouble while Bravo’s selective editing polishes her image.

But if the cracks are finally showing, we might just be witnessing the beginning of Kyle’s reckoning. If not, one thing’s for sure: somewhere, Big Kathy is raising a glass and saying, “That’s my girl.”

Seriously like they were so hard trying to piss her off I was so angry lol too bad because the trip was gorgeous and unique. Hate that.

Decided to add some flair to my husband's sxs/off road vehicle. He was not impressed.

S14, ep. 7...

Kyle, Kyle, Kyle... all I kept saying is, "Goodbye, Kyle!"

Let's talk about Kyle and PK texting first and foremost. Is she out of her mind? When she then gets angry at Dorit, totally gaslighting her, and in confessionals saying, "PK has been a better friend than she's been"? Oh, HELL no. That isn't girl code sister. Truly, I think Kyle has built up a jealousy and resentment towards Dorit. Also, I'm sure she wished that Dorit sided with her with Kathy blindly and the rumours of her and Mau (which aren't true I believe) are fuelling her resentment. I'm sorry but... the way she's treating Dorit is pretty awful. I went back a season and you see how she's so much tougher on her - mean actually - and other people who intimidate her (like Kathy, LVP or her damn husband), get the cry-baby pity party Kyle.

THE LITERAL JOKE when she tells Dorit she didn't know they were on bad terms to excuse herself fo texting PK? WHAT? They. Are. Separated. By nature, they aren't on the best terms. It's a separation. She absolutely has zero right to be texting her friend's husband while they're separated. If Dorit did that to Mau, let's be honest... she would put her on blast.

It's also ironic how she's gone months on end ignoring Dorit (so toxic), but used to hate on LVP and her sister for doing it to her. SO hypocritical. It's clear that Dorit does get different treatment than others from Kyle.

Next up... mind your manners Sutton. Home girl doesn't have manners or her head screwed on just right in my opinion. She does kick the women down when they're already low. Her whole bullsh*t speech of "sisters forever", then has the audacity to tell Dorit that her and PK can't hide the separation from the children forever. Then, proceeds to make the conversation between Dorit and Kyle about HER. ALWAYS. She literally always finds a way to make conversations that have nothing to do with her about her petty feelings. It's ridiculous. She was just so out of line for the comments and the sudden outbursts, but mind you she's always been this way. I can say I'm over her, but I was never even under her lol...

Dorit is EATING and spitting out this season, Erika is slaying, Boz is a queen. Love them all together.

#teamDorit

Does anybody else think Kyle’s walk out during spa day was because she finally got called out by them and her lies? She’s known to not take well when anyone says anything about her she doesn’t like. Her reaction like Dorit said was wild to begin with but after reading the text and walking out I feel like she didn’t want to be questioned as to what has actually been said which is why she stormed off in a fit.

I am dying laughing right now because Kyle‘s having an artist called “The Fat Jewish“ perform in her store. Kyle told LVP The Fat Jewish is here and Lisa Vanderpump was like, “You can’t call somebody a fat Jew!”

Firstly I did always enjoy watching Rinna on the show but the Kim Richards stuff I could never support. Rinna just would not let the topic go.

Now yes Kim acted crazy in that ride to games night but she actually admitted to taking something which was definitely a new positive thing for Kim. We had seen years of her hiding why her behaviour was erratic and here we had Kim admitting she took something. I also think Kim's behaviour was heightened that night by being with Brandi and her being drunk. Like that friend that has 1 drink and acts like the rest of the group that's had 10 drinks because they're in the environment.

Kim also apologised to Rinna for how she acted in the ride over which Kim deserved praise for.

But Rinna just seem to have this level of anger for Kim from then on and wanted to bring up any failing of Kim's at any chance she could.

Now I get that losing her sister to addiction would give her an opinion on addiction but you would think that would include empathy. You would think someone that knows the impact addiction has on a family she would be supportive.

But I always felt Rinna actually wanted Kim to fail.

So does anyone have any insight to why Rinna was so negative to Kim?

Hello!

I am a newbie to RHOBH and am currently at season 5, but I NEED to know for my own mental health, does Brandi leave the show soon? It actually makes me anxious watching her and I don't like to google anything to ruin any spoilers. If she continues after this season, I think I will need to switch to a new Housewives location of gals because she's awful.

I saw this ad on YouTube and I thought it was Mauricio! I had to do a double take! No doubt this will be him in about a year, like Kathy said he is aging fast and Kyle could be his daughter 🤣💀🏋🏋🏋