Denise Richards is LEAVING the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

Denise Richards, who first joined the cast in 2018, is now leaving the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

A representative for the 49-year-old actress confirmed her shocking departure to Variety on Wednesday.

News of Denise’s departure came just hours before part two of the three-part Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 10 reunion premiered on Bravo. 

Season 10 came to a dramatic conclusion on August 26, with much of the storyline revolving around Richards’ alleged affair with former co-star Brandi Glanville, 47.

Brandi, who left the reality series in 2015, claimed that she ‘hooked up’ with Denise, while visiting her on a movie set in April of 2019. 

Richards, who has been married to Aaron Phypers, 47, since 2018, has repeatedly denied any and all allegations of an affair with Glanville. 

In response to those on social media that wondered whether or not she was in an ‘open marriage’ with Phypers, Denise insisted in February that she is ‘100% monogamous to [her] husband.’ 

Neither Brandi or Denise have strayed from their version of events, which only prompted other castmates to get involved and take sides.

In an interview with Us Weekly, Brandi spoke candidly about her side of the story and her intentions behind revealing the alleged affair. 

‘If I was just doing it to make a splash, why would I not have done it last season? Then they would have brought me back full-time this season because they would have had a giant full f**king story line,’ she explained. 

‘I didn’t say it last season because I was worried that I was a cheater after she’s like, ‘Oh, Aaron’s going to kill me if he finds out.’ I thought, ‘What is she talking about?’ That is bullsh*t.’

The drama surrounding Richard’s love life ramped up the series’ ratings in season 10, with the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills becoming the ‘top-rated cable program on Wednesday nights,’ according to Variety. 

Denise stated in a July interview with she would would only return to RHOBH ‘if it felt right.’  

‘I actually had so much fun my first season, and I formed genuine friendships. This season was very different, but I would never say I regret anything. I just roll with the punches,’ she explained to the  Washington Post.

Richards joyously announced in August of 2018 that she would be joining the cast of the popular series, which was made up of Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave and Dorit Kemsley, via a statement to People. 

‘I am looking forward to spending time with all the ladies… and hopefully meeting Boy George!!’ wrote the former wife of Charlie Sheen, was referencing Dorit’s connection to the music artist, whom her husband manages.