Crystal Kung Minkoff is speaking out against the “blood sport” surrounding Dorit Kemsley’s finances and sharing insights from a recent run-in with Kyle Richards.
In a candid conversation on the Humble Brag podcast, former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff addressed the intense scrutiny Dorit Kemsley faced during the Season 14 reunion. Crystal reacted to co-stars Erika Jayne and Kyle Richards bringing up Dorit’s alleged financial struggles—including reports of a potential home foreclosure—calling the situation a “sting” despite the “facts” being presented.
“Stop Kicking Her”: Crystal Defends Dorit
Crystal highlighted the immense pressure cast members face to maintain an image of extreme luxury for the cameras.
The “Housewife” Pressure: Crystal noted that it is a “very hard situation” to be a Housewife in a rough economy because viewers “don’t want to watch broke people”.
Keeping Up with the Joneses: She emphasized that the need to “keep up” often comes at a significant cost.
A “Blood Sport”: Addressing the castmates who called out Dorit’s debt, Crystal condemned the dogpiling as “vile” and suggested some may be using Dorit’s personal struggles as a tactic to remain relevant.
Kyle Richards’ Regrets Over Amanda Frances
Crystal also revealed details from a recent encounter with Kyle Richards, who was fresh off a gallery shoot for Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. The two discussed the “mean” treatment of newcomer Amanda Frances during the current season.
Kyle’s Defense: Kyle allegedly told Crystal she “really tried” to protect Amanda and “worked hard” to welcome her to the group.
The Off-Camera Struggle: Kyle expressed sadness over how the group treated Amanda, telling Crystal, “Everyone was so mean to her”.
A Better Environment: Kyle noted that her experience filming Ultimate Girls Trip was a refreshing change because “no one’s fighting” during the promotional shoots.
The Tension of the Gallery Shoot
Crystal offered a behind-the-scenes look at the typical Real Housewives promotional process, explaining that gallery shoots usually take place after the season wraps but before the reunion.
Lingering Conflict: Because the cast hasn’t “fought it out” at the reunion yet, these shoots are often “uncomfortable”.
Kyle’s Relief: Kyle contrasted this with her recent UGT shoot, where the mood was strictly about having fun and taking pictures.
The drama continues to unfold as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Thursday nights on Bravo.