Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills totally stole the spotlight from The Real Housewives of Orange County when it aired in 2010. Although the two cities are mere minutes away, there was a different elegance and class that came with RHOBH. The series started with six housewives but only one woman remains since the show's inception: Kyle Richards. Since then, different housewives have filtered in and out.
Some additions are legendary and fans want them a part of the cast forever, while others were lackluster and only lasted a season or two. In fact, there are a few housewives whom fans completely forget about because they weren't entertaining or dramatic enough. But not all were that way. If fans had it their way, there would be a few former housewives women they'd have back in a flash.
Kathryn Edwards
Kathryn Edwards lasted one season. It became fairly obvious that she didn't fit in the group and didn't have anything in common with anyone. It made fans wonder how she was going to last on the show if she wasn't actually friends with any of the ladies.
She butted heads with Erika and Kyle Richards (because of Kyle's best friend Faye) while her time on the series but she wasn't dramatic enough for reality television.
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven
It was fantastic — and overdue — to have a woman of color on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Yet sadly, she only lasted one season. While she carried herself well against naysayers (i.e. Brandi Glanville), Joyce wasn't dramatic or entertaining enough to last very long. She was gorgeous and soft-spoken but didn't have what it took to battle it out season after season.
Carlton Gebbia
Carlton Gebbia was the new girl in season 4 and that's how it stayed because she wasn't asked back after that one season. However, unlike Joyce, her fellow new housewife in season 4, Carlton ruffled everyone's feathers. She was blunt, to the point, and a tad dark. She and Kyle Richards, in particular, were at odds throughout the season but as always, Kyle came out on top.
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave
Fans wonder how Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave made it through three seasons. She was far quieter than the other housewives and didn't open up as much. That was a huge trigger for most of the women because they never felt like Teddi was being real.
Nevertheless, Teddi was entertaining in her own way. She knew she was kind of a dud and played into it. Her friendship with Kyle was also a huge storyline in the series.
Taylor Armstrong
Taylor Armstrong wasn't entertaining in the traditional sense but her life was so incredibly hectic and dramatic that it was hard for RHOBH fans to look away. Her relationship with her ex-husband was at the center of most of Taylor's drama but when that ended, she focused on who she could trust in the friend group. Taylor lasted for three seasons but still comes back as a friend in the franchise.
Yolanda Hadid
Before her daughters were supermodel stars, Yolanda Hadid was on RHOBH from seasons 3 through 6. She showed off her marriage to famed music producer, David Foster, and her amazing life on the beach. But down the road, Yolanda had fallen ill and wasn't able to be with the ladies as much. Her illness (which ended up being Lyme disease) was a huge storyline and made the housewives question her truth. Since then, Yolanda has had to fight tooth and nail for people to believe her.
Adrienne Maloof
Adrienne Maloof had strong Lisa Vanderpump vibes. She was incredibly bright, owned powerful businesses, held her ground during arguments, and protected her friends. She was an original housewife who lasted for three seasons before calling it quits, but fans miss her energy. Her former relationship with Dr. Paul Nassif made great television and she didn't stand for bullies. She was a fun housewife to watch.
Eileen Davidson
Eileen Davidson was a huge signing for RHOBH because of her impressive acting career in soap operas. She had known a few of the ladies for years through the acting circle and seemed like the perfect fit for the show. And while she was soft-spoken and put-together, Eileen didn't mind confrontation. She was in arguments with most of the women on the show and always came out on top, learning about herself or the other women.
Camille Grammer
Camille Grammer has been in and out of the Housewives world since the first season of RHOBH. Although she's no longer a member of the cast, she still pops up at parties as a friend or a guest.
Camille was great to watch because her first marriage to actor Kelsey Grammer fell apart while she was filming and she wasn't afraid to get into arguments. Even now as a guest on the series, Camille still picks fights with the girls. Remember when she went after Denise in the 11th season reunion? Or when she claimed Dorit's husband ran out of money? Camille just goes for it.
Denise Richards
Denise Richards was such a great fit in the group because she had known most of the women on and off for years. She was recently married, still acting, and raising her daughters — she was the perfect housewife.
But by the 12th season, Denise changed. She tried patching up her image from the previous season but it didn't work. This all came to a boil when Brandi Glanville got involved and claimed the two slept together... Sadly, Denise quit because of it.
Kim Richards
Kim Richards is in a similar scenario as Camille Grammer; she is also an original cast member and continues to pop up through the series as a guest because she's friends with the group and Kyle's sister.
Kim has always been a fun housewife in the group because of her dynamic with her sister. She's had her share of difficult times, so it's nice to see her still in the show in a better place.
Lisa Vanderpump
It appears that Lisa Vanderpump believes she is the Queen of Beverly Hills, and she might be right. She was on the series for nine seasons before calling it quits and has solidified herself in the world of Bravo.
Lisa has an incredible way of gaining everyone's trust but after one false move, she finds a way to cut those out of her life and make them pay. She makes a fantastic TV queen and villain — the best of both worlds.
Brandi Glanville
Brandi Glanville has to be one of the most controversial housewives of all time. She's right up there with RHONJ's Danielle Staub. She started out soft and nervous but quickly showed her true colors. She's gotten underneath everyone's skin at least once or twice and continues to make a splash even though she's no longer a full-time cast member. Brandi is that one housewife fans can't quit. She is the epitome of reality entertainment.