“One of the most real conversations”— Andy Cohen recalls talk with Garcelle about her The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills exit

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais sat down with Andy Cohen for an emotional and candid discussion before officially announcing her departure from the show. Their conversation, which Cohen described as:

“One of the most real conversations,”

provided insight into why Beauvais decided to walk away from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after five seasons.

During the March 26 episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, he spoke about his conversation with her prior to her Watch What Happens Live appearance. Cohen said Beauvais had just completed filming the Season 14 reunion of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and that the experience had put her in a dark spot, emotionally.

“We had a serious conversation before she was on Watch What Happens Live,”

Cohen shared.

“She had a reunion that you will see play out, but she ended in a not-good place.”

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Inside Their Private Talk

Cohen shared that Beauvais had been texting him before they met, hinting that she had a lot on her mind:

“She told me, ‘I will speak to you in New York,’”

The two finally met about an hour before she went on-air, and she opened up about her struggles with the show:

“She let me into where her head was at, and there was not only stuff with the show, but the kids are entering their senior year.”

He expressed that he had deep respect for her honesty:

“It was one of the most real conversations that ended where it ended,”

"But I would say it ended with her saying, ‘I’ve got to choose kind of my life."

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Why Beauvais Chose to Walk Away from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

According to Cohen, Beauvais had been weighing her decision carefully. While Real Housewives of Beverly Hills brought her a new level of fame, it also came with emotional stress, on-screen conflicts, and time away from her family.

“She had a lot to think about. There was the show, but then there was everything else in her life that she wanted to prioritize,” said Cohen.

Beauvais’ twin sons, Jax and Jaid, are about to enter their senior year of high school, and she made it clear that she wanted to be present for this milestone. Cohen acknowledged that her decision wasn’t just about the show but about the balance between work and personal life.

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The Reunion’s Role in Her Decision

Cohen hinted that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 reunion played a role in Beauvais’ decision to leave. While details about the reunion have not yet aired, he suggested that things did not end well for her during the taping. Without giving away spoilers, Cohen encouraged fans to watch it for themselves.

Reunions can be emotionally intense, often bringing unresolved conflicts to the surface. Beauvais has had her fair share of challenging moments on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, from feuds with castmates to personal struggles that played out on screen. It’s possible that the reunion solidified her feelings about stepping away.

For Beauvais, it wasn’t just about one difficult moment—it was about recognizing when it was time to close a chapter. She had already been thinking about leaving, and the reunion may have confirmed that her time on the show had run its course.

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Andy Cohen Leaves the Door Open for Her Return

While Beauvais has officially stepped away from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Cohen reassured her that this wasn’t necessarily a permanent goodbye.

“I was like, ‘Look, call us in a year if you feel like it. See where you’re at."

He noted that she left the possibility open for future guest appearances and that she might return in some capacity.

Cohen also emphasized how much he respects Beauvais’ decision and the legacy she leaves behind, acknowledging the impact she made on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. While fans will miss seeing her on their screens every week, they can take comfort in knowing that the door is still open should she ever choose to return.