via Bravo TV's Official Press Release
The City of Angels serves up a slice of heaven when Bravo Media’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” returns for season nine on Tuesday, February 12 at 9pmET/PT. Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Kyle Richards, Lisa Rinna, and Lisa Vanderpump are joined by new housewife Denise Richards and friend Camille Grammer for a jaw-dropping season sprinkled with exhilarating highs and shocking lows. The epitome of a working mom – perfectly blending her carefree California attitude with the glamour of a Hollywood actress – newcomer Denise uses her very-direct demeanor to carve out a place amongst the opinionated group, which she finds is both a blessing and a curse. For a sneak peek, please visit: http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/season-9/videos/your-first-look-at-the-real-housewives-of
This season, the stakes are higher than ever for each of the ladies, and while there is no shortage of laughs, they are forced to navigate a string of confrontations that could change the dynamic of the friends group forever. Following her brother’s recent passing, Lisa Vanderpump puts all her energy into her family, work demands and maintaining a positive attitude. Kyle is settling into her new house after a well-publicized robbery and sending her daughter Sophia off to college, all while trying to determine the future of her Beverly Hills clothing store. Feeling like she’s found her mojo, Dorit is expanding her swimwear line to include a lifestyle brand, but working against tight deadlines makes her realize she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Meanwhile, Erika takes the ultimate leap of faith – and financial risk – when she embarks on an Erika Jayne National Tour, hoping her fans will show up to support her. As her business flourishes into a multi-million dollar empire, the always-on-the-go Teddi must adjust to the newfound pressures of running her company while simultaneously maintaining her supermom status. Lisa Rinna begins to wonder if acting still excites her, while coping with an empty household, as her husband is constantly traveling and her model daughters are getting ready to leave the nest. Camille is prepping for her wedding day and though she is more than ready to leave the past behind, moving forward might not be as easy as she had hoped.
Season eight of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” delivered 3.0MM total viewers on Live+7, and was Bravo’s top show of the year for Video on Demand with nearly 820K average views per episode across set-top-box and TV Everywhere platforms.
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is produced by Evolution Media for Bravo with Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, Christopher Cullen, and John Carr serving as executive producers. Andy Cohen also serves as an executive producer.
Meet the Housewives:
At 19, Dorit Kemsley left her hometown of Woodbridge, Connecticut, to fulfill her childhood dream of traveling the world. She ended up in Italy, where she put her Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, and communication to use working at a global swimwear company for 10 years. Dorit decided to move to New York to start her own business, Dorit, specializing in Italian resort and swimwear. While living in the Big Apple, she met her husband, Paul “PK” Kemsley, at a restaurant. They moved to Los Angeles in May 2015 and today share two young children, son Jagger and daughter Phoenix. There is never a dull moment in their 10,000 square foot home that is filled with staff, children, and the company of PK’s live-in client and music icon, Boy George. A dedicated full-time mom, this business-savvy fashionista also works alongside her husband in overseeing all aspects of their management agency Nixxi Entertainment. Dorit expertly juggles her home life with sensitive business dealings, even managing to co-host glamorous events with PK. Outside of this, she is an active philanthropist dedicated to preventing children’s injuries by supporting Safe Kids. Dorit made a big splash in the fashion world last year with her swimwear line and is now expanding it to a lifestyle brand that includes women’s cover-ups, active wear, menswear, and boys’ shorts.
Kyle Richards, a California native, was born into an acting family in Hollywood, California. She landed her first role at age four in Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain, where she played the younger version of her sister, Kim Richards. Kyle’s television credits include Little House on the Prairie, Carter Country, Down To Earth, E.R., and NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. Her film credits include Halloween and The Watcher in the Woods. Additional acting credits include Deadly Sibling Rivalry, and a guest appearance on CSI and Days of Our Lives. Her husband, Mauricio Umansky, is one of the nation’s top realtors, and founder and CEO of The Agency, a real estate company representing clients around the world. Kyle is currently developing new television series, running her high-end boutiques, and looking for a new space for her retail store Kyle by Alene Too. Kyle's greatest passion, however, is being a mother to her four daughters: Farrah, Alexia, Sophia and Portia.
Raised in small-town Medford, Oregon but always dreaming of a more fabulous life, Lisa Rinna has used her exotic looks, infectious energy, and savvy business acumen to become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. Lisa is known to many as Billie Reed, the free-spirited character she played on NBC's daytime hit Days of Our Lives, as well as love-to-hate Taylor McBride on Fox's long-running hit, Melrose Place. Never one to turn down good work, Lisa’s list of credits is long and varied. She has been seen on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Sing Your Face Off and the hit NBC reality show, All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. She also starred as Roxie in Broadway’s long running hit musical Chicago. Other credits include Veronica Mars, Entourage, and the Lifetime Original movies, Sex, Lies and Obsession and Another Woman's Husband, which boasted one of the highest ratings for any film on the network. From 2002-2006, she hosted her own successful talk show, Soap Talk, for which she earned four Emmy nominations in the "Outstanding Talk Show Host” category. An accomplished New York Times best-selling author, Lisa has released three books, entitled The Big, Fun, Sexy Sex Book, Starlit, and Rinnavation. Her Lisa Rinna Collection for QVC is an astounding success, and a testament to her understanding that the flagship shopping channel’s audience appreciates a collection that is current and fresh. Lisa is married to Harry Hamlin and they live in Beverly Hills, navigating life with their two daughters, Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray, who are taking the modeling world by storm.
Born in Bloomington, Indiana and raised in Hilton Head Island, SC, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave made a name for herself at a young age as a competitive Equestrian. Her love of the sport started at age 4 and she found herself competing throughout the country with the venerable Don Stewart Stables. After winning the stakes class in her final year competing, Teddi relocated to Los Angeles at 17 where she worked at CAA and UTA. Teddi’s profession as an accountability coach and fitness influencer arose from her desire to help others achieve healthier lifestyles, stemming from her passion in achieving her own goals. While not a certified fitness instructor or nutritionist, Teddi’s boutique business has flourished into a multi-million dollar company called All In by Teddi. Teddi and her husband Edwin Arroyave, CEO and founder of Skyline Security Management, Inc., live in Los Angeles and have two children: daughter Slate and son Cruz. Teddi is also stepmother to Isabella, Edwin’s daughter from a previous relationship.
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