Sources report that Kim may return for a cameo, or a few appearances, but not as a full-time series regular.
The fates of the rest of the housewives have not yet been decided, however, it's believed that most of the women are expected to return.
Another source tells E! News that it's unlikely the 50-year-old reality star will return.
Richards, who has been a cast member on RHOBH since season one in 2010, has struggled with alcohol addiction issues and sources confirmed to E! News on Tuesday that she is back in rehab, following her daughter Brooke Brinson's wedding in Mexico.
"She's doing OK, a lot better than she had been," a source told E! News, adding that Kim has been in a treatment center for a few days.
Richards, whose erratic behavior in season five lead to serious conflict with sister Kyle Richards and some of the other RHOBH cast members, was arrested in April at the Beverly Hills Hotel. (She was later charged with one count of public intoxication, one count of resisting, obstructing, delaying a peace officer or EMT, and one count of battery upon a peace officer).
After her arrest, Richards sat down for a candid interview with Dr. Phil to discuss her struggle with sobriety.
"I'm a very strong person and I have been sober. I haven't been working a program," Richards told him through the tears. "Living through a season on a show, sometimes it's hard to just get through it. The fans are really hard on me."
However, Radar Online is reporting the "real reason' why Bravo decided to fire the mother-of-four from their hit reality series.
“When Kim went missing in action she refused to answer calls of anyone from the network for the entire time. They had to find out about her entering rehab again from a family member,” the source tells Radar.
“They decided that it was time to let her go because there was a lack of communication, and they are glad to see her go. Finally, they can no longer be held accountable for her misconduct.”
Bravo had no comment on Kim Richards' status or the rest of the season six cast.
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