Amanda Francis Denies Quitting 'RHOBH' Amid Drama with Dorit Kemsley

The new cast member says she has her final interview, WWHL, and reunion scheduled, despite rumors she left the show early.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A rumor surfaced online that new 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' cast member Amanda Frances quit the show midway through filming season 15 after a feud with Dorit Kemsley escalated. However, Frances has denied the rumor, saying she has her final interview, appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live', and reunion all scheduled. Host Andy Cohen also confirmed that Frances did not quit the show.

Why it matters

The drama between Frances and Kemsley has been a major storyline this season, with the two women clashing over comments Frances allegedly made about Kemsley's estranged husband. The rumor of Frances quitting would have been a significant development in the season, so her denial and confirmation that she completed filming is an important update for viewers.

The details

The tension between Frances and Kemsley began when Kemsley heard that Frances had made comments about how she'd been speaking about her estranged husband PK Kemsley amid their divorce. The two women got into an argument at a dinner party, which happened to fall on the anniversary of the death of Frances' son. While Kemsley didn't know about the anniversary at the time, Frances felt the conversation should have been postponed given the difficult day for her. Despite the drama, Frances says she tried to have a one-on-one conversation with Kemsley to repair their relationship, but Kemsley was only interested in addressing it in a 'loud dinner table, spectacle kind of thing'.

  • The drama between Frances and Kemsley occurred during a dinner party on February 5, 2026.

The players

Amanda Frances

A new cast member on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who has been having a tough time fitting in with the group and has clashed with cast member Dorit Kemsley.

Dorit Kemsley

A cast member on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' who got into a heated argument with new cast member Amanda Frances at a dinner party.

Andy Cohen

The host of 'Watch What Happens Live' and executive producer of the 'Real Housewives' franchise, who confirmed that Amanda Frances did not quit 'RHOBH' during filming.

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What they’re saying

“lol this is not true. I have my final interview, WWHL, and the reunion all on my calendar.”

— Amanda Frances (Instagram)

“She absolutely didn't, and by the way, I think Amanda Frances is great for the show. She's, like, a self-made person, and I think the viewers are reacting to her, the women are reacting to her, she's got a story to tell, and so give her a break, everybody. Give her a break.”

— Andy Cohen, Host, 'Watch What Happens Live' (Radio show)

What’s next

No casting decisions for the future of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' have been revealed at this time. Bravo has not confirmed whether the show will be returning for another season, or who will be part of the main cast if it does.

The takeaway

While Amanda Frances has had her fair share of drama with Dorit Kemsley and some of the other 'RHOBH' cast members, she remains committed to the show and has completed filming for the current season, despite rumors that she quit early. This highlights the resilience of new cast members who face challenges integrating into the established group dynamics of long-running reality TV franchises.