Garcelle Beauvais announces exit from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after 5 Seasons

Actress and television personality Garcelle Beauvais has announced her exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons. The 58-year-old star shared the news in a heartfelt video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, March 25.

"I have some news: I have decided to leave Beverly Hills," Beauvais said in the video. "It’s been a wild ride, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened — but it’s been a ride nevertheless."

Prioritising family and career

Beauvais cited personal and professional reasons for her departure, emphasising her desire to spend more time with her family. "One of the reasons why 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. And Jade is starting a new career and I want to be a part of that, too," she explained.

In addition to family commitments, Beauvais hinted at upcoming projects that she is excited to pursue. "I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing, and acting in — I can’t tell you anything now but you’ll know soon."

Gratitude for the RHOBH team

Before concluding her announcement, Beauvais expressed appreciation for the people who made her time on RHOBH memorable. "I want to thank Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBC Universal, and the show's production companies, Evolution and 32 Flavors," she said. "And of course, the producers, the crew, and the ladies."

A possible return?

While Beauvais is stepping away, she left the door open for a potential return. "Andy Cohen says I can come back anytime, the door will always be open, so you never know, I might pop back in sometime," she teased.

A message to fans

Beauvais also took a moment to thank her supporters. "To the fans, I want to say thank you so much. You guys have cheered me on, supported me, and sometimes even fought for me or on my behalf," she said. "It means a lot and I hope you guys will continue on this journey with me."

Ending on a positive note, she reassured her followers, "It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. So see you later."

She captioned her video, "Cheers to the next chapter," signaling an exciting new phase in her career and personal life.

Beauvais first appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in Season 10, which premiered in April 2020, making history as the franchise’s first Black cast member since its debut in October 2010.