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A source denies that therestaurateur, 58, is leavingBravo‘s hit reality showThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
“She’s filmed this season and she will likely continue to film more,” the source tells PEOPLE.
Vanderpump — whohas been endeavoring to help animalsduring thedeadly California fires— alluded to the rumors in a tweet: “Let’s just focus on the important things right now.”
She suffered a personal tragedy earlier this year when her older brotherMarkdied in April. At the time, theDaily Mailreported that Markhad died in Gloucestershire, England,at age 59 of a suspected drug overdose.
“It’s been a devastating couple of weeks… one day at a time… I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support,” she wrote onInstagramin May. “Love Lisa xo.”
Still, it’s clear that she hasn’t been getting along with the other women as they film season 9 ofRHOBH.
Over the summer, a dog thatDorit Kemsleyhad adopted from the Vanderpump Dog Foundationbit her daughter Phoenix. An insider told PEOPLE that Kemsley gave the dog to a different family, who took the dog to a shelter without Kemsley’s knowledge.
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Lisa Rinnalamented in an Instagram Live in September that “one of the cast members won’t shoot” a photo alongside the other Housewives. Later that month,Erika Girardisaid on E! News’Daily Popthat the mystery no-showwas Vanderpump.
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“You know, facts are facts. That’s a fact,” Girardi commented. “If everyone can take it on the chin, like Rinna has, Dorit has, or everyone else has, you know, it’s an ensemble cast.”
In October, Vanderpump missedCamille Grammer‘s wedding. “She’s going through a lot right now,” a sourcetold PEOPLE that month. “It’s not been the best time for her.”
“Lisa’s choosing not to film during any of the group activities,” the source added, saying that Rinna’s public complaint about Vanderpump created tension.
“Lisa doesn’t want to be around the women as a group, so she’s getting less filming time,” the source said.
source: people.com
