Bravo confirmed that two new cast members will be joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12, along with the eight returning ladies from last season. Last year, Sutton Stracke was promoted from "friend of" to full-time cast member along with newbie Crystal Minkoff Kung. Kyle Richards's older sister Kathy Hilton also joined the cast, but in a "friend of" capacity rather than full-time. Despite the addition of two new Housewives, season 11 focused on Erika Jayne's recent legal issues and her divorce from Tom Girardi.
Season 11 was one of the best seasons in terms of ratings and love from the fans since it began in 2010. Not only did viewers get to see the demise of Erika's relationship with Tom, but also how she handled Tom's embezzlement allegations that she got dragged into. Viewers also enjoyed Sutton going up against Erika this season, as well as Kathy, who brought some comic relief to an otherwise dark season.
E! News confirmed from Bravo that all eight ladies from last season will be returning to RHOBH season 12 along with two brand new cast members. Diana Jenkins and Sheree Zampino are officially joining the Bravo reality series for the new season, set to premiere sometime in the spring of 2022. Kathy will keep her "friend of" status, and Sheree will join in the same capacity. Viewers might remember Sheree, who appeared in season 10, along with Garcelle Beauvais, who is also returning for season 12. She revealed that she was married to Will Smith, and the pair share their 29-year-old son, Trey Smith, together. Sheree and Will got married in 1992 but divorced three years later. However, the two are still great friends, and Sheree is super close with Will's current wife, Jada Pickett-Smith.
Besides being previously married to Will, Sheree is an artist and an entrepreneur who has several businesses that exist under the umbrella of Sheree Elizabeth, including her recently relaunched skincare brand, WHOOP ASH. However, Diana will be joining the cast as a full-time Housewife. Diana is a mother of three, who is the founder, chair, and CEO of lifestyle drink company Neuro Brands. Diana, who is reportedly downsizing, is also a passionate philanthropist and activist, establishing a number of advocacy programs and organizations, including UCLA's Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project and the Jenkins-Penn Haitian Relief Organization, the latter of which she formed with actor Sean Penn. The up-and-coming reality star was also recognized by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and was named one of the "World's Top Three Justice Innovations" by The Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 has yet to have a premiere date, though there are already a few headlines swirling that they may cover in the upcoming season. It's safe to say that viewers cannot wait for another fabulous season of RHOBH.
Source: E! News