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Lisa Rinna REACTS to Leah Remini Joining RHOBH (Exclusive)
The former RHOBH star recently spoke with Entertainment Tonight while attending Tommy Hilfiger's star-studded return to New York Fashion Week, where she reacted to Leah Remini officially joining the Bravo reality series for its upcoming 16th season. Rinna also opened up about her daughter Delilah Belle Hamlin's growing music career.
Leah Remini Is Officially Joining RHOBH
Leah Remini confirmed in August that she is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Season 16 after months of speculation.
The King of Queens actress shared the news on Instagram, writing, “It's true!!” as Bravo confirmed her addition to the cast.
Remini isn't exactly new to reality television. She has appeared on several unscripted projects over the years, but joining RHOBH marks a major new chapter as she steps into the world of Bravo's Beverly Hills social scene.
Rinna Knows the RHOBH World Well
Rinna spent eight seasons on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joining the cast in Season 5 before announcing her departure in January 2023.
Since leaving the show, she has continued building her television résumé, including an appearance on Season 4 of The Traitors.
Although fans have frequently wondered whether she could return to RHOBH, Rinna has been clear that she considers that chapter closed.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, she said she has no plans to return to the franchise but admitted that she “needs to be on television” and is looking for her next project.
That makes her reaction to Remini's casting particularly interesting, especially as the series prepares to enter a new era.
A New Face Could Bring a Different Energy
Remini brings a long Hollywood history to the franchise, along with a very outspoken personality.
The actress is perhaps best known for The King of Queens, but she has also become widely recognized for her work investigating and speaking publicly about her former involvement with Scientology.
Her addition gives the upcoming season a recognizable name who already has a substantial audience outside the Bravo universe.
For longtime viewers, the question now is how Remini will fit into the established Beverly Hills cast and whether her personality will create the kind of drama and friendships that have defined the franchise.
Rinna Also Talks About Daughter Delilah
While RHOBH was part of the conversation, Rinna's family was another major topic during her New York Fashion Week appearance.
Her daughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin, has been expanding beyond modeling and acting into music. Delilah, the eldest daughter of Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin, has released music under the name Delilah Belle.
Rinna has remained supportive of her daughters' careers and recently spoke enthusiastically about the possibility of Delilah and younger daughter Amelia Hamlin eventually competing on Dancing with the Stars.
She described her own experience on the show as “life-changing” and said she would love to see her daughters take on the challenge someday.
Lisa Rinna Isn't Slowing Down
At 63, Rinna appears to have no interest in disappearing from the spotlight.
From fashion and acting to reality television and supporting her daughters' careers, she continues to explore new opportunities while maintaining a close connection to the entertainment world.
And while fans shouldn't expect to see her holding a diamond again anytime soon, her enthusiasm for the next generation of RHOBH — including Leah Remini — shows that she is still keeping an eye on what is happening in Beverly Hills.
With Season 16 on the horizon, viewers will soon find out whether Remini can bring the same unpredictable energy that made Rinna one of the franchise's most memorable Housewives.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
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