Margo Stilley Reacts to Dara Huang's 'Ladies of London' Exit

Stilley says Huang's departure was 'shocking' after she allegedly lied about negative comments

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:10pm

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Margo Stilley, a star of the Bravo reality show 'Ladies of London: The New Reign', has addressed the sudden exit of her castmate Dara Huang just two episodes into the revival season. Stilley says Huang wanted to quit the show and left abruptly, despite Stilley's attempts to get her to stay and work through the issues. Stilley suggests Huang's lack of authenticity and willingness to be truthful on camera was the main reason for her departure.

Why it matters

The 'Ladies of London' franchise has long been a source of drama and intrigue among viewers, and Huang's exit so early in the new season is a surprising development. Stilley's comments shed light on the challenges of reality TV production and the importance of cast members being willing to be fully transparent.

The details

During a group dinner, castmate Missé Beqiri revealed that Huang had spoken negatively about fellow cast member Myka Meier, despite describing Meier as a 'sister'. Huang initially denied making the comments, but was later caught on a 'hot mic' admitting that she had in fact said those things. Stilley says this type of dishonesty is unacceptable in reality TV, which requires 'pure authenticity'.

  • The shocking exit occurred during the March 5 episode of 'Ladies of London: The New Reign'.
  • Prior to the new season, Stilley had been approached to join the cast of 'Southern Charm', another Bravo reality show, due to her connections in Charleston, South Carolina.

The players

Margo Stilley

A star of the Bravo reality show 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' who addressed the sudden exit of her castmate Dara Huang.

Dara Huang

A cast member of 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' who abruptly quit the show just two episodes into the revival season, allegedly after being caught in a lie about negative comments she made about a fellow cast member.

Myka Meier

A cast member of 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' who Huang allegedly spoke negatively about, despite describing Meier as a 'sister'.

Missé Beqiri

A 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' cast member who revealed that Huang had spoken negatively about Meier.

Whitney Sudler-Smith

A friend of Margo Stilley's who is associated with the 'Southern Charm' reality show, which Stilley was approached to join prior to 'Ladies of London'.

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What they’re saying

“We were like, 'What is happening?' She said she wanted to quit the show, and she got up and left, and I actually got up and went after her, and was like, 'Hey, it's gonna be OK, we'll work through everything, and we'll talk through everything, and that's the whole point,'”

— Margo Stilley

“It just wasn't for her. We didn't know that she admitted to the lie, and being on reality TV, I think, just requires pure authenticity, and if you're not willing to be authentic, then it probably just wasn't a good fit.”

— Margo Stilley

“When you see someone just lying to your face, I think it triggers something in all of us that someone is capable of doing that. You always think, 'There must be some version of the truth that they're seeing that I'm not seeing,' but that was just a bald-faced lie.”

— Margo Stilley

The takeaway

Margo Stilley's comments highlight the challenges of reality TV production and the importance of cast members being willing to be fully transparent. Dara Huang's sudden exit from 'Ladies of London: The New Reign' over allegations of dishonesty underscores how crucial authenticity is for the success of these types of shows.