The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 14 ended with Garcelle Beauvais walking out during the end of the reunion’s traditional toast.
A few days later, Beauvias unfollowed the “RHOBH” cast, excluding friends-of, Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly.
Sutton Stracke, whom Beauvais was closest to on the show, told Page Six on April 20, “Garcelle has chosen to unfollow all of the ‘Housewives.’ I can only imagine that she needs a clean break right now. I love her and am giving her the space she needs.”
“I know that she is going to move through this next chapter with grace and success,” Stracke added.
Beauvais, who joined “RHOBH” in season 10, announced her departure in a March 25 Instagram reel. “So I have some news. I’ve decided to leave ‘Beverly Hills.’ It’s been a wild ride. I mean, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened. But it’s been a ride nevertheless,” she told fans.
“One of the reasons I’m leaving is my family — my boys. Their last year of high school is next year, and I want to be a part of that,” the actress explained.
She continued, “And secondly, I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing and acting, and I can’t tell you anything right now, but you’ll know soon.”
Stracke commented on the post, “Congratulations to your next chapter. Can’t wait to see what’s up your sleeve. Nothing but greatness. This I know.”
Stracke Called Beauvais Her ‘Forever’ Friend
After Beauvais announced that she was leaving “RHOBH,” Stracke celebrated their five-year friendship with an Instagram picture of their time in Saint Lucia. “Friends Forever. #rhobh Lucy and Ethel,” the boutique owner captioned.
Tilly replied, “This is the sweetest picture!” Sonja Morgan of “The Real Housewives of New York City” wrote, “Love them both.”
Some fans expressed disappointment in Stracke that she seemingly didn’t have Beauvais’ back during the season 14 reunion.
After the “Black Girl Missing” star walked off, Stracke didn’t go after her and instead stayed for the toast.
“Did you have her back at the reunion? Did you go after her to make sure she was ok when she left?” a viewer asked.
Another commented, “I hope you guys worked through everything and remember Garcelle’s had your back since day 1. One of the best friendships in the housewives franchise. Much love.”
‘Real Housewives’ Fan Jon Hamm Defended Beauvais’ Decision to Leave ‘RHOBH’
Bravo superfan Jon Hamm told Access Hollywood on April 10 that he wasn’t “surprised” Beauvais walked away from “RHOBH.”
“I think that there’s something to be said for wanting to spend more time with your kids while they’re going through their version of [a] major shift in life,” he said.
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‘RHOBH’ Star Sutton Stracke Shows Garcelle Beauvais Love After Dramatic Reunion Exit