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Dorit Kemsley calls Kyle Richards’ behavior ‘hurtful’ amid feud
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Dorit Kemsley calls Kyle Richards’ behavior ‘hurtful’ amid feud

Dorit Kemsley is ready to say: “Goodbye Kyle?”

The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star, 48, claims co-star Kyle Richards’ ‘hurtful’ behavior as she chats with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea”. about the evolution of their romance in the new season of the Bravo show.

“The only problem is that for Kyle and I, she wasn’t someone I could lean on for a sustained period of time,” Kemsley says. “And that was the problem. So this season, there were a lot of things left unsaid.”

Dorit Kemsley details her feud with Kyle Richards as she chats with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea.” Page six
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” OG displayed “hurtful” behavior, according to Kemsley. Phylicia JL Munn/Bravo

The fashion guru — who appeared on “RHOBH” since Season 7 in 2016 — says she hoped to support Richards, 55, in the early stages of her split from estranged husband Paul “PK” Kemsley, but he didn’t succeed.

“I really felt like I had reached a point in my life where I had just broken up with my husband after being together for 13 years, with no idea where this was going,” says Dorit, who they announced their separation in May after nine years of marriage.

“I felt like I got to a point where I want to be around my friends that I call my friends, my real friends, my good friends, people I would move heaven and earth for, that it’s mutual, it’s real, ” she elaborates.

“And I felt that — for a sustained period of time, a good few years — there was a rift in my friendship with Kyle that felt very dishonest.”

The women have been friends for years, but their dynamic began to develop before cameras rolled on “RHOBH” Season 14. MEGA
Kemsley was disappointed she couldn’t lean on Richards in the early stages of her split from estranged husband Paul “PK” Kemsley. doritkemsley/Instagram

Dorit and Richards hit a breaking point in their dynamic while cameras were rolling for “RHOBH” Season 14. In a trailer for the upcoming installment, the women are seen clashing — and even engaging in a heated screaming match.

“What else do you want from me, king?” Richards yells at her colleagues across the table during a group scene shown earlier.

The remark seems to anger Dorit, who gets in Richards’ face and retorts, “I want you to stop raising your voice at me!”

The latest “RHOBH” trailer sees Richards and Dorit verbally battle it out during an explosive match. BRAVO
Richards recently told “Virtual Reali-Tea” that she and Dorit found some semblance of resolution by the time filming wrapped. Todd Williamson/Bravo

Although things took a volatile turn during production, Richards recently said “Virtual Reali-Tea” that she and Dorit ended the season in a better place than where they started.

“Our relationship is not what it used to be, so, I mean, I think that’s going to take time,” the “Halloween” actress said. “And I felt like it was getting better and better, I did. I was happy.”

However, as Richards explained, the “tough” experience of reliving her conflict with Dorit when the unscripted series airs has the potential to derail any progress.

“You see things they say and it just brings back all those feelings,” she noted. “That’s why it’s so hard to maintain your friendships on reality TV. It is very difficult. But I know I’m trying.”

Richards’ accusation that Dorit exaggerated their level of closeness angered the latter, causing her to question the authenticity of their relationship. Chelsea Guglielmino/Bravo
“There was a rift in my and Kyle’s friendship that felt very dishonest,” says Dorit. Phylicia JL Munn/Bravo

Dorit, for her part, says she’s still figuring out if she and Richards ever had a genuine connection. Before season 14 began filming, the latter Bravolebrity insisted during an Amazon Live segment that the former exaggerated the level of closeness between the ladies.

“I was supposed to understand, has our friendship taken a turn? Is it different? I need to reevaluate this friendship. Are the feelings mutual? Some of the things that were said publicly were very hurtful, and it was our friendship that exploded,” reflects Dorit.

“So I wasn’t ready to go into this season or go into another year with Kyle without standing in front of her and saying, ‘You know what? It’s time to put it on the table. Let’s be real, let’s be open, let’s be honest.'”

“RHOBH” Season 14 stars Bozoma Saint John, Dorit, Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke and Erika Jayne.
Dorit appeared in the unscripted series in season 7 in 2016. Instagram

If the relationship ends completely, Dorit says she’s emotionally ready.

“If we’re not friends and we won’t be, that’s fine. I agree with that,” she says. “But I don’t want to pretend we are when neither behavior supports a good friendship.”

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Season 14 premieres Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 PM ET on Bravo and will begin airing on the Peacock the following day.