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Crystal Kung Minkoff has made a bold claim about her former co-star, Kyle Richards, from the reality TV show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. According to Minkoff, Richards has a habit of “intentionally misunderstanding” people to make them appear foolish. This statement has sparked a reaction from Cynthia Bailey, who offered further insights into her own past conflicts with Richards.
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Bailey and Richards experienced significant tension during an early season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. At the time, many viewers sided with Richards, although Bailey later revealed that she was coping with the emotional aftermath of leaving Real Housewives of Atlanta during the trip.
In a discussion on the podcast Humble Brag, Bailey expressed that she felt “very misunderstood” during her time on RHUGT. This sentiment was echoed by Minkoff, who recounted her experiences filming alongside Richards. “It felt like she was purposefully misunderstanding me to make me look foolish,” Minkoff shared, highlighting a pattern she observed while working with Richards on RHOBH.
On Humble Brag, Cynthia shared that she felt “very misunderstood” on RHUGT.
“But you know what, though? That’s exactly [what it was like] when I was filming with [Kyle],” said Crystal, Kyle’s former co-star on RHOBH. “It was like, ‘You’re intentionally misunderstanding me to make me look stupid.’”
“That’s her game. That is the way she does it,” Crystal added, via @housewivesfromahousewife on Instagram. “It’s brilliant.”
As for her own experience, Cynthia suggested that Kyle would act this way and then “10 minutes later” ask, “Are we good?”
“You’re like, no, b**ch,” said Crystal. “We’re not good.”
“We’re not good,” agreed Cynthia. “Like I’m still processing, and I’m pretty sure I’m still mad at you.”
Last month, Crystal called out how castmates in the new season are hazing newbie Amanda Frances over her ‘money manifestation’ business.
“[Amanda]’s an easy target,” said Crystal at the time on My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast. “She’s annoying. I don’t believe in her business. Honestly, I do think Amanda’s incredibly annoying. … We’ve established that, but … The way they’re questioning her and her business, like, ‘I don’t really get it,’ and it’s kind of like how they questioned me about my feelings. It’s a very gaslight-y thing to do.”
“It’s not a scam business. She’s very clear, like, ‘If you want me to tell you, you can financially prosper, give me 100 bucks.’ Dude, I would take 100 bucks!” she went on. “But they just are relentless, and I think that sucks. Also, it’s kind of boring for the show. It’s already been nine episodes. Enough already. You think she’s a scam artist. Say it and move on.”