RHOBH Season 16 Adds Remini, Tutor; Frances Exits

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RHOBH Season 16 Adds Remini, Tutor; Frances Exits

38 sourcesUpdated Aug 29, 2026

Leah Remini has joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 16 as a full-time cast member, confirming the news on Instagram, with filming underway in Los Angeles. Tracy Tutor has also joined the cast for the new season. The ensemble will include returning stars Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Bozoma Saint John, Rachel Zoe, and Sutton Stracke, with Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly appearing as friends. Amanda Frances, who joined as a 15th-season cast member, is not returning for season 16. Production is ongoing, and the season is expected to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027 on Bravo.

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