Crystal Kung Minkoff Expresses Deep Sadness Following Exit from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

Crystal Kung Minkoff, the first Asian American to join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), has announced her departure from the show. According to an insider, she was fired because she didn't deliver a storyline, and producers told her she didn't have one. Crystal confirmed her departure in an Instagram video, expressing her gratitude for the support she received from the cast and fans.

Crystal, who joined the cast in 2021 for season 11, acknowledged the weight that came with being the first Asian American on RHOBH. She expressed gratitude for the support she received from the audience, sharing her own struggles with eating disorders and Alzheimer's. She teased that she would be connecting with the audience soon, stating that her biggest gift of filming was connecting with them with their stories.

Fans and celebs have weighed in on Crystal's exit, with her husband Rob Minkoff joked about planning to "bring it" on the next season. Annemarie Wiley also announced her decision not to return to the show in March, while Kyle Richards said joining season 14 would be a "last minute" decision after her split from husband Mauricio Umansky became a major storyline in season 13. Kyle, 55, said that it had been challenging to navigate through the public eye and find her own life.