Welcome to Season 13 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and our Episode 1 recap! It is our first season without Lisa Rinna. While we initially thought that this season would be lighter than Season 12, it looks like there will be plenty of drama.
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are having marital difficulties. And while Mauricio is currently competing on Dancing with the Stars, there are reports that he was holding hands with his partner, Emma Slater. Hopefully, this season will explore what caused Kyle and Mauricio’s separation.
Let’s dive into the RHOBH Season 13, Episode 1 recap: “The Eaglewoman Has Landed.”
Dorit wanted to heal the group
Dorit Kemsley was excited that the spiritual healer, the Eaglewoman, was making a house call. Now if her husband, PK Kemsley, would just mind his manners.
Dorit wanted to plan a healing retreat for her RHOBH co-stars. The Eaglewoman would take the ladies on “a vision quest.” It is worth noting that Dorit seemed annoyed whenever her husband spoke.
The cast headed to Malibu for the retreat. Sutton Stracke and Garcelle Beauvais had some misgivings. Kyle admitted that her relationships with the cast have changed since the reunion.
Erika Jayne was sad that her best buddy, Rinna, exited the show. And viewers were treated to a copy of Rinna’s resignation email. Resigned- not fired. Now Erika is all by her lonesome.
Hormone controversy
Everyone immediately commented on Erika’s weight loss, which she blamed on hormones. Dorit brought up Ozempic in her confessional.
Then a producer asked Erika if she was on Ozempic or Wegovy. She denied it, and suggested some of the other women could do with picking up the hormones she uses.
Erika questioned Dorit’s marriage … again
The women were outside under a tent, and they looked incredibly at ease. Just kidding! They look awkward.
The ladies began to air their grievances. Dorit was still mad that Erika commented about her marriage at BravoCon. Erika claimed that she tried to duck the question.
Dorit felt that Erika should have given an apology. Instead, Erika asked Dorit about the strength of her marriage to PK.
In her confessional, Sutton claimed that the night that PK was pulled over for a DUI, he may have had a woman in the car with him. But that is the only rumor that she has ever heard about Dorit’s marriage to PK.
A softer side of Erika
Erika pointed out that she was put through the wringer during the last two years. She apologized for her behavior and told her co-stars, “I love you all. And I’m very sorry.”
Garcelle was happy to see Erika show her vulnerability. It was a refreshing change of pace. But is it because Rinna isn’t there to back her?
Kyle was so emotional at the reunion, and no one comforted her. She was hurt the most by Sutton and Dorit.
Kyle blamed the chaos last season on her sister, Kathy Hilton. Not Erika or Rinna. The ladies end the day in a group hug.
Later, Erika went to see Dr. Mann for therapy. Her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, was indicted. She was happy that she wasn’t included in the indictment. But her co-stars don’t think that Erika is out of the woods yet. She allegedly spent some of the money.
Erika also addressed her feelings about Tom getting older. She stopped taking Lexapro, so mixing the medication with alcohol won’t be an issue. Then Erika asked how to develop empathy for her friends. Isn’t that something that she should know by now?
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 Episode 1 Recap: Double marriage trouble?
Kyle went to Dorit and PK’s house for dinner. She hasn’t had a drop of alcohol for over seven months.
Kyle saw Kathy at Sutton’s house two months earlier. Kyle pointed out that she did nothing to deserve Kathy’s wrath.
Dorit empathized, talking about her struggles with PTSD since the traumatic home invasion. PK was spending a lot of time in London, and Dorit wondered if their marriage would survive.
Kyle admitted to having the same thoughts about her marriage to Mauricio. And so it begins.
Dorit and PK are in therapy. During this time, she needed more support from her husband. And he didn’t come through for her.
Garcelle felt mom guilt
Garcelle brought her sons, Jax and Jaid, for a picnic at the beach. Garcelle has been shooting a show in Atlanta, but she misses her kids.
Jax wants more freedom and doesn’t need Garcelle trying to mother him. When she asked if she wasn’t his mom when he needed her, he said, “Yes.”
Jax felt that there were times when he needed more from his mom than she gave. Garcelle was crushed.
No more tattoos?
Mauricio was talking to Jane, his assistant, while Kyle impatiently waited for him. He has been working a lot, and Kyle has, too.
Mauricio told her how good she looks. He was supportive of her workouts and healthy eating. Then he saw a tattoo on her ankle.
She now has five, and he only knew about three tattoos. Kyle said, “Well maybe you should be looking at my body closer.” That says a lot about the state of their union.
Mauricio told her that five tattoos were enough. “I will not allow that,” he said when Kyle stated she may get another one.
Bad news, Mauricio. Kyle is going to make her own decisions.
“You don’t have a choice,” Kyle replied. “I’m at a point in my life I don’t have to explain anything to anybody anymore. Including you.” Boom! Mic drop.
Buckle up, folks. We are in for a bumpy ride this season.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 continues Wednesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE SEASON 13 RHOBH PREMIERE? WERE YOU SURPRISED THAT MAURICIO DIDN’T KNOW HOW MANY TATTOOS KYLE HAD? DOES DORIT SEEM OVER PK?
