Real Housewives of Beverly Hills seemed to promise nothing but drama this season. The season’s trailer and all the social media fighting between the cast, fans had good reason to believe the show would deliver. But we are now a few episodes in. And all I have heard about is Crystal Kung Minkoff’s use of the word “dark.”
This all stemmed from Crystal alluded to something her now friend Sutton Stracke said last year. Right before they got into a racially charged conversation on camera. She called it “dark” when defending herself against the RHOBH cast who were accusing her of being dramatic. And while the matter was resolved between Crystal and Sutton last year, we can’t get off the topic.
The Fox Force Five has really clung to the idea that Crystal absolutely has to expose what Sutton said. But it’s Garcelle Beauvais that Crystal blames. As reported by Reality Blurb, Crystal made the statement on an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. When host Andy Cohen asked her if she she blamed Garcelle for the drama, Crystal didn’t hesitate. She responded, “A hundred percent.”
Garcelle seemed to take issue with Crystal’s words describing the incident with Sutton. She then suggested that Crystal was setting up Sutton when she made her “tell me you’re that girl” comment last year. Garcelle also called out Crystal for alleging her pool convo with Sutton wasn’t dark. Or even problematic for that matter. As a quick recap, the last episode showed footage of Sutton babbling on about how her kids had a pool party fill of diversity.
While the conversation moved on, Crystal did not on the After Show. A fan asked what Crystal thought about Garcelle telling Sutton that Crystal was not her friend. Crystal stated, “Well Garcelle texts me every day so I’m not sure what that means but I am a good friend and that’s probably why they invite me out like every week so not sure about that. Maybe it’s just for TV.”
In addition to Garcelle, Crystal was also contending with Kyle Richards, who called her a “dramatic millennial.” She also accused Crystal of “gaslighting” them about the incident. Which, in fairness, doesn’t really make any sense. I’m assuming Kyle just doesn’t really understand the meaning of gaslighting here. But I digress.
Another asked Crystal about Kyle dismissing her feelings. Crystal noted that didn’t take it to heart. Said Crystal, “Um, speaking from her, [it meant] absolutely nothing. [I’m] just laughing at her.” While they may not be dark, those are definitely fighting words.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK GARCELLE IS TO BLAME FOR THE DRAMA? IS GARCELLE STIRRING THE POT THIS SEASON? WHY DO YOU THINK THE WOMEN WON’T LET GO OF THE COMMENT CRYSTAL MADE ABOUT SUTTON?
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