Sutton Stracke Gives Garcelle Beauvais Space After RHOBH Exit: What’s Next for the Stars?
Sutton Stracke is stepping back and giving Garcelle Beauvais some much-needed space after Garcelle's recent exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In a candid conversation with Page Six, Sutton, 53, shared her thoughts on the situation, saying, “Garcelle has chosen to unfollow all of the Housewives. I can only imagine that she needs a clean break right now. I love her and am giving her the space she needs.”
This statement comes on the heels of fans noticing that Garcelle, 58, has unfollowed not just Sutton, but also other Housewives stars including Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, and Bozoma Saint John on Instagram. It seems like Garcelle is taking a step back from the spotlight after her five-season run on the show.
Garcelle made her exit public in March, announcing her decision to leave RHOBH after a rollercoaster ride of experiences. “Hey, guys, so I have some news. I’ve decided to leave Beverly Hills,” she said in an Instagram video on March 25. “It’s been a wild ride. I mean, some amazing things have happened, and some hard things have also happened, but it’s been a ride nevertheless.”
One of the key reasons behind Garcelle's departure is her commitment to her family. She mentioned her two youngest sons, 17-year-old twins Jaid and Jax, and expressed her desire to be present for their final year of high school. “Their last year of high school is next year, and I want to be a part of that, and Jaid is starting a new career, and I want to be a part of that too,” she explained. Additionally, Garcelle hinted at exciting new projects she is developing, producing, and acting in, although she kept the details under wraps for now.
In her heartfelt farewell, Garcelle expressed gratitude to several key figures in her journey, including Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBCUniversal, Evolution, and the production team. “I just want to say thank you to Andy Cohen, to Bravo, NBCUniversal, Evolution, 32 Flavors, the producers, the crew, and, of course, the ladies,” she stated.
Interestingly, Garcelle revealed that Andy Cohen, 56, assured her that the door is always open for her return. “He told me I can come back any time, the door will always be open,” she said, adding with a smile, “You never know, I might pop in sometime.”
Meanwhile, Kyle Richards, 56, shared her own experience regarding Garcelle's departure. In an interview with E! News on April 8, she mentioned that she hadn’t heard from Garcelle since her exit. “I haven’t heard from her,” Kyle said. “I texted her twice and haven’t heard back.”
The drama continued during the third and final part of the season 14 reunion of RHOBH, which aired on April 15. In a tense moment, Garcelle walked out on her castmates just before the ceremonial reunion photo, declaring, “I’m out.” This moment encapsulated the emotional turmoil surrounding her departure and the dynamics within the group.
As the dust settles on Garcelle's exit, fans are left wondering what the future holds for both her and Sutton, as well as the rest of the RHOBH cast. With new projects on the horizon for Garcelle and Sutton's supportive stance, it seems like this chapter is just the beginning of new adventures for both stars.
