“You’re talking about rumors, you made that real clear with that look in your eye, that’s not a friend,” Richards said to Sutton, who had also been chatting up Jennifer Tilly about Kyle on camera.
This season on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards’ breakup with Mauricio Umansky may not be the only one she faces—her friendship with Sutton Stracke also appears to be on the danger of disintegrating. The awkward argument between the two continued on Tuesday’s new show. Earlier in the hour, Kyle had questioned Sutton about her conduct in Las Vegas and expressed concern that something might be “off” with her.
When Richards asked whether there was something “going on” with Stracke she didn’t know about, Sutton threw the question right back at her. In a confessional, she added, “What’s going on in your life, Kyle? Because you never talk about you. Your life is perfect. You live in a fortress, on top of a very, very high pedestal.”
While Kyle said she was “happy to answer any” of Sutton’s questions, she then walked out of Stracke’s home extremely frustrated.
Though Mauricio didn’t come up directly during their conversation, Kyle felt that’s what Sutton was alluding to the entire time. While Kyle relayed their argument to Dorit Kemsley later, Dorit said Sutton’s “What’s going on with you?” question sounded like a threat — with Richards agreeing by saying, “It was.”
“I knew, automatically, she’s talking about the rumors out there,” added Kyle.
Sutton basically confirmed as much during a gossip session with BFF Jennifer Tilly, where she opened up about some of her concerns when it comes to Kyle.
“She’s become quite slim. She was going to the gym for around three hours while we were on vacation in Las Vegas. “She’s not drinking, and her eating has changed,” Stracke started. “I haven’t seen her wedding band either. I’m not sure. I’m not sure what it is.
She continued in a confessional, “Now we have a rumor in the tabloids about Mo cheating,” as a recent headline appeared on television. “I just feel like when there’s all of these numbers … it adds up to something’s wrong.”
Tilly said Richards “might be going through something,” saying that when people “get on these extreme self-improvement plans” or does something drastic like cut off all their hair, they’re sometimes “trying to move on to a new phase in your life” and are “desperately trying to regain control of their life.”
How do we get Tilly as a full-time housewife or even a more regular “friend of” position on this show?!
Toward the end of the hour, Kyle and Sutton attempted to squash their beef while at a screening for Garcelle Beauvais’ new movie … but they didn’t really get anywhere productive. The two kept saying something about the other was “off,” with Kyle saying Sutton was “so full of s–t” and Sutton saying Kyle wasn’t respectful toward her. Stracke also wondered whether her close relationship with Kathy Hilton — while Kyle was feuding with her — was another source of strain.
“That’s personal between my sister and me,” Kyle remarked. We are able to engage in an adult dialogue where we can debate and come to different conclusions. However, it’s not friendly when you say something like, “Let’s talk about what’s going on with you,” and it’s quite clear that you’re talking about rumors—you made that very clear with that look in your eye.”
Sutton continued describing how “different” she believed Kyle had been acting lately, then wondered why Richards had not felt comfortable enough to confide in her about whatever was hurting her. She came away from the exchange thinking that their “friendship is a farce.”
The episode ended with no real resolution, with a preview for next week showing Sutton grilling Kyle about not wearing her wedding ring during what appears to be another dinner party from hell. Morgan Wade will also make her first appearance on the show this season, with Kyle saying “people are really confused by our friendship” in the sneak peek — before Wade claims Richards “stalked” her.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Wednesdays on Bravo.