Kyle Richards isn’t showing up to season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alone. Two of her real-life friends—Christine Blackman and Amanda Frances—have reportedly been spotted filming, which could shift the dynamics for the OG of RHOBH.
Kyle Richards Brings Her Inner Circle to Bravo
Season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is already buzzing with major casting news. All of last season’s Housewives are reportedly returning—except for Garcelle Beauvais—but the OG isn’t showing up solo. Two of her friends, Blackman and Frances, were spotted filming a cast trip to Sedona, Arizona, according to Bravo and Cocktails.
As for Blackman, a production insider told the US Sun, “Producers haven’t decided yet if she will be full-time or a friend of, they’re playing it by ear based on how filming goes. But so far, so good. She’s a great addition and Kyle is so happy to have a confidant by her side.”
Blackman is married to Steve Blackman, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy.” She’s also credited as a producer on several of his past shows, including “Fargo” and “Altered Carbon.”
On Instagram, she describes herself as a “Mom, Wife, womb whisperer, advocate, shoe aficionado, animal lover, voyager.” Her decades-long friendship with Richards is well-documented, including birthday tributes and Christmas Eve celebrations with their families.
Amanda Frances Also Spotted Filming with the Cast
Meanwhile, Frances—another close friend of Richards—was seen filming with the cast on a group trip to Sedona, Arizona. Fans spotted her right beside Richards during the crew’s Pink Jeep tour through the desert, prompting immediate speculation about her role.
Frances made headlines after purchasing Richards’ former Encino mansion for $6.1 million. She later shared that she found out she was pregnant just days after closing on the home. While she’s new to Bravo, she hasn’t held back from setting boundaries with fans, according to the Real Housewives Zone on Instagram.
“If you are a Bravo fan feeling the need to DM me or tag me on my birthday concerning the home that used to belong to Kyle Richards that is now mine… Enough already,” she wrote on Instagram.
Whether Frances ends up being a “friend” or a more regular presence, it’s clear that Richards is trying to surround herself with people she trusts. With fashion icon Rachel Zoe also joining the cast—and the chemistry already building between new and returning Housewives—season 15 is shaping up to be a personal and unpredictable chapter of the franchise.
Bravo has not yet announced an official premiere date for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Season 15.
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Kyle Richards Will Reportedly Have a New Ally—or 2— on RHOBH Season 15