"Such a huge deal" The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Dorit and Sutton clash at Dorit's barbecue 

What started as a festive Fourth of July celebration quickly turned into another dramatic episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Host Dorit Kemsley's pointed comments about Sutton Stracke's drinking sparked a heated exchange, leading Dorit to question in her confessional:

"Why are you making such a huge deal over a joke? Unless, of course, there's something very big under the surface."

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills follows a group of wealthy women navigating their personal and professional lives in one of America's most exclusive neighborhoods. This season has seen growing tensions between longtime cast members Dorit and Sutton, with their relationship becoming increasingly strained.

The holiday party, which Dorit had planned as a joyful distraction from her family's recent struggles, instead became the backdrop for multiple confrontations among the housewives, eventually leading to Sutton's early departure.

What happened during Dorit’s party in this episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?

Dorit explained her hopes for the gathering in a heartfelt confessional:

"I've always made a big deal out of holidays for the kids; 4th of July is no exception. Especially with what's going on with PK, we've not had a lot of joy and laughter in the house. That's what it feels like the kids and I all need."

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast arrived dressed in outfits depicting the colors of the American flag, but the festive atmosphere quickly soured when Dorit made an indirect reference to rumors about Sutton's alleged drinking problem during a casual conversation about beverages.

Sutton's response to Dorit's implied accusation was swift and sharp:

"Oh, Dorit, shut up. You're such a b–-ch. Don't start with that, it's not nice."

When Dorit objected to being called a bitch, Sutton stood her ground, telling her to "not start with the vodka stuff."

In her confessional on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton expanded on her frustration:

"Dorit has never apologized for perpetuating a rumor or a myth that I have some sort of drinking problem. Which is really really, one, hurtful, two, not true. Now she's just being a b–ch, to be a b–ch."

The aftermath of the squabble

The tension led Sutton to leave the party early, stating, "I'm not comfortable here." This prompted fellow housewives to comfort her, creating another point of conflict when Bozoma Saint John attempted to redirect the group back to the party.

"To congregate here, at the front. Like, Dorit is hosting a party," Bozoma said, drawing criticism from Garcelle Beauvais, who told her to "Stop being Dorit's spokesperson."

The Fourth of July celebration sparked other confrontations in this episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as well. Kyle Richards and Bozoma had a tense discussion about their relationship, with Kyle feeling singled out. Meanwhile, Kyle and Dorit's recently mended friendship showed signs of strain when Kyle accused Dorit of being "all over" Bozoma's "ass."

Despite the evening's drama, Kyle and Dorit agreed to maintain their fresh start, choosing to move forward with their friendship rather than reignite old conflicts.

The episode highlighted how even a holiday celebration can become a catalyst for conflict among the Beverly Hills housewives, with seemingly casual comments having the potential to spark major confrontations.

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