The sixth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, an American reality television series, aired on Bravo from December 1, 2015 to May 10, 2016, and is primarily filmed in Beverly Hills, California.
The season focuses on the personal and professional lives of Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, Yolanda Hadid, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna, Kathryn Edwards and Erika Girardi. The season consisted of 24 episodes.
This season marked the final appearance for Yolanda Hadid and only appearance for Kathryn Edwards, as well as the final guest appearance for Taylor Armstrong.
The season's executive producers are Andrew Hoegl, Barrie Bernstein, Lisa Shannon, Pam Healy and Andy Cohen.
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Production and crew
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was revealed to have been renewed for a sixth season following the announcement of Brandi Glanville's departure and filming had commenced in August 2015. The full cast, premiere date and trailer were announced on November 5, 2015.
The season premiere "Life's a Pitch" was aired on December 1, 2015, while the twentieth episode "Who Do You Believe?" served as the season finale, and was aired on April 12, 2016. It was followed by a three-part reunion that aired on April 19, April 26 and May 3, 2016 and a "Secrets Revealed" episode on May 10, 2016, which marked the conclusion of the season.
Alex Baskin, Chris Cullen, Douglas Ross, Greg Stewart, Toni Gallagher, Dave Rupel and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Evolution Media.
A month prior to season six premiering, Vanderpump Rules After Show premiered on Bravo. The series is the second spin-off to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and also serves as the first spin-off the Vanderpump Rules. The series serves as a talk show which features discussions of the weekly episode of Vanderpump Rules with guests from the series who answer questions about their lives on and off the show. The talk show is hosted by Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard.
Also prior to the airing of season six, Bravo aired a special on November 22, 2016, titled The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Uncensored. The special focused on the conception and drama of season one of the series. Along with all the season one housewives returning for interviews, it also featured interviews with the producers who revealed never-before-seen footage and talk about the behind-the-scenes drama.
Cast and synopsis
Cast
Five of the seven wives from season four returned for the fifth installment.
Shortly after season five, it was announced that both Kim Richards and Brandi Glanville would not be returning as full-time cast members in season six. Glanville announced on her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, that after much consideration she would be leaving the series as a full-time cast member to focus on her businesses. Glanville went on to describe her four years on the show as a roller coaster and complimented the series. Glanville continued to participate in season six as a guest star and went on to have a prerecorded video-message shown during the reunion. The video wasn't received well, however host and Executive Producer, Andy Cohen defended the decision saying, "She was on tape for a minute-and-a-half or two minutes, they could respond or not respond, they all got the last word. Brandi didn't have the last word. So, you know, I feel fine about it."
Shortly after season five concluded, it was reported that Kim had been let go from the series
following an arrest at the Beverly Hills Hotel for three misdemeanors; resisting arrest, public intoxication and battery on an officer. Kim later appeared on a Dr. Phil special discussing her relapse and recent drunken arrest admitting that she drank while the series was airing and prior to the reunion. Her son revealed that she also takes pills and smokes pot. Following Kim's incidents, she entered rehab and got back on track with her sobriety but the following month, she was arrested again, this time for shoplifting at Target and was sentenced with 36 months of probation, 300 hours of community service and 52 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. News of Kim's shoplifting arrest was addressed during the season. Kim appeared on season six throughout the season and attended the reunion.
With the departure of the two housewives, Kim Richards and Glanville, season six saw the introduction of two new housewives, Erika Girardi and Kathryn Edwards. In addition to the two new wives, Girardi and Edwards, former cast members Kim Richards, Camille Grammer, Taylor Armstrong, Adrienne Maloof, Faye Resnick and Glanville, alongside Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of New York City would also make appearances in season six.
Edwards was born and raised in Wisconsin who quickly moved to Paris after being signed to Elite Model Management, shortly after graduating high school. Edwards went on to have a successful career as a model, appearing on several magazine covers as well as appearing in Nike’s first Just Do It campaign. Edwards also dabbled in to acting by appearing on Married... with Children, in the episode Dead Men Don't Do Aerobics. Edwards later moved to Los Angeles where she then married NFL superstar Marcus Allen, at O. J. Simpson's home. After eight years, the pair got divorced, however several years later, Edwards married another NFL superstar, Donnie Edwards. Edwards and her husband live happily in Brentwood where they involve themselves in many charities and organizations such as The Greatest Generations Foundation, which is a non-profit dedicated to supporting America's war veterans. The pair often like to travel and spend time in Donnie's hometown of San Diego, where they own their second home. Edwards is also a lover of animals, travelling abroad and expensive shoes.
Synopsis
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' season six begins with Lisa Vanderpump reveals that the Los Angeles Dodgers have asked her to throw the first pitch, for the LGBT game. Vanderpump invites A. J. Ellis to her home to practice throwing. Later, With her husband and Giggy's support, she attends the game and successfully throws the first pitch. Lisa Rinna meets with a producer of Oprah: Where Are They Now? at her house to film for her future appearance on the show. Eileen Davidson continues to work and attends the set of Young and the Restless where she practices her lines and gets her makeup done preparation to begin filming. Yolanda Foster continues to suffer with Lyme disease, and reveals she has been staying in her and her husband's condo as it's closer to her doctors. Foster opens up about the many procedures she has tried to help her healing process and the places she has visited for them. Despite dealing with her illness, Foster relishes in her children's achievements. Foster is visited by her close friend, Angie Simpson. Simpson is the mother to Cody Simpson, who is Foster's daughter, Gigi's ex-boyfriend. Kyle Richards meets Vanderpump for lunch after a day of shopping. The pair discuss the rift between Vanderpump and Foster and Foster's illness, saying they don't quite understand what exactly is wrong with her. Richards reveals she is working with Warner Bros. on a script about her life growing up. Richards reveals that her sister, Kathy Hilton, doesn't support the script. Richards continues to discuss with Vanderpump that she hasn't spoke to her other sister, and former cast member on the show, since last years reunion as well as discussing Kim's drunken arrest. Rinna calls Foster inviting her to her dinner than she plans to host, and Foster invites Simpson along. Foster reals that her husband, David Foster, is busy working which includes travelling. Foster opens up with her struggle revealing that if it wasn't for her kids she would lose her will to live. Davidson decides to redecorate her home by removing some of the clutter, inspired by Brandi Glanville's comments from the year prior. She opens up about the recent passing of her father-in-law, Dick Van Patten. The ladies arrive to Rinna's dinner and comments begin on Foster's lack of makeup. Richards speaks on her upcoming trip to Tuscany and looks forward to spending some time with Vanderpump and her husband, who are also going on the trip. After a coughing fit and sudden hit of fatigue, Foster and Simpson depart the party midway through. After their departure, discussions of Foster's health begins with Vanderpump's husband, Ken Todd, remarks on how ill and terrible she looked. Richards continues with comparing the difference between Foster's photos online and how she looked in person, while Rinna felt touched that she even attended.
Kathryn Edwards officially made her entrance to the series in episode eight at a charity event hosted by Vanderpump and Rinna. Soon after Edwards arrival, Rinna brings up the O. J. Simpson murder case due to Edwards' history with O. J. Simpson. Edwards reveals she has history with Faye Resnick, due to Resnick mentioning her and her ex-husband in a book she had published decades ago. At Richards' BBQ, she confronts Resnick, however, there is very little resolution when Resnick wants to leave it in the past. Edwards finds herself in a heated discussion with Richards after she speaks badly about Resnick, who is Richards' close friend. Edwards hosts a lunch for the ladies at her San Diego home and after a deep discussion about alcoholism, Edwards opens up about her painful past. Edwards later receives a makeover from Girardi. Edwards visits Girardi at her home and the two bond. Girardi reveals her opinion on Vanderpump, and shortly after the lunch, Edwards takes the information to Vanderpump. After getting a hearing test, Edwards receives some good news that she will be able to hear again.