Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne Scheme to Skip Reunion Drama

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne concocted an elaborate plan to avoid the tension-filled taping of the Season 14 reunion of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” before it even began. The reunion aired on Bravo on March 8, and the elaborate scheme was detailed in an extended version of the first part of the reunion.

During a moment backstage, Erika, who was preparing in her glam chair, discussed the potential drama surrounding their co-stars with Kyle. The two shared a laugh about the pressures of being under the spotlight.

As they discussed Kyle’s noticeable “bulging” forehead vein, which had been featured during Season 14, Episode 6, Kyle playfully inquired about escaping the reunion altogether. “What do we have to do to get out of today?” she asked, rolling her eyes.

Unfazed, Erika crafted a humorous suggestion, asking, “Do you wanna faint on the couch and I’ll go with you to the hospital like last time?” This light-hearted jab referenced a prior reunion incident when Kyle fainted due to a stress-related spell, necessitating an urgent care visit.

“That’s such a good idea,” Kyle responded enthusiastically, showing their camaraderie and willingness to consider a dramatic exit. “Can you imagine if that happened?” Both women, seasoned veterans in the entertainment industry, were quick to imagine how they could pull off such a ruse.

Erika, recalling her dramatic past as an actress, shared, “I died once on ‘Law & Order,’ I was 18 years old. I’m really good at convulsing, or something, so maybe I could say, ‘I have to go, and I can’t have anyone but Kyle.’” Despite their amusing brainstorm, the supposed plan fell flat as both women ultimately faced their fellow castmates at the reunion.

Before the reunion kicked off, Erika provided her insight about the upcoming discussions. “I think that this is a reunion about Sutton and Kyle,” she disclosed. “There’s, you know, the Sutton of it all. And I’m sure everything will get discussed.” Erika prepared for her ninth reunion, also noting it would be her first in a long dress.

Viewers can expect plenty of drama as the reunion unfolds, with tensions rising and unresolved issues on the table. Fans can catch Episode 2 of the Season 14 reunion on March 8 at 8/7c on Bravo, and the extended version will stream on Peacock the following day.

In addition, fans are curious about Kyle’s recent declaration that she needed two weeks to recover from a particularly intense event, suggesting the pressures of reality television remain ever-present.