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Amanda Frances recently divulged her initial exchange with Kyle Richards during their first filming together and provided insights into the conflict with Dorit Kemsley. Amanda expressed her desire for an apology from Dorit at the upcoming reunion and commented on Boz Saint John‘s remark insinuating her attempt to stay relevant.
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In the latest season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Amanda advised Dorit against discussing her ex-husband, PK Kemsley, publicly amid their ongoing divorce. This advice, shared initially with Kyle, sparked tension between Amanda and Dorit, transforming their friendship into rivalry. The situation quickly escalated, with several cast members siding against Amanda.
During an episode of Virtual Reali-Tea, Amanda elaborated on the events that fueled her discord with Dorit.
“During my first filming with [Kyle], she mentioned, ‘Everyone here understands the nature of the job. We all have to discuss each other,’” Amanda recounted. “She assured me, ‘It’s fine that I’m asking about the conversation between Boz and Dorit yesterday. … I’m going to inquire about what you all discussed.’”
“My very first time filming with [Kyle], she [told me], ‘Everyone here knows this is the job. Everyone knows we have to talk bad about each other,’” said Amanda. “[She said], ‘It’s okay that I’m asking you what Boz and Dorit talked about yesterday. … I’m going to ask you what you guys talked about.’”
“And so then when I went over to Kathy‘s a few days later … they asked me what me and Kyle talked about,” Amanda went on. “[And] I’m explaining to them at the Santa Monica dinner, I’m like, this is what happened. … This is not some strong opinion where I need everyone to know I think Dorit shouldn’t be doing XYZ. This is Jennifer ask[ing] me something. I said, ‘Well, you know Kyle thinks [this].’ I can see that.”
According to Amanda, her “benign” comment about Dorit was actually like a question.
“It was surprising to me that it was something we continued to talk about over four dinners,” she said. “Because it was not me holding ill will against anyone. … I have no skin in this game. I want you to not f**k up your life, but like this is not something I was going around talking about.”
In an interview for TMZ, Amanda addressed Dorit’s claim that she’s jealous and not a girl’s girl.
“I would like an example of a time I wasn’t a girl’s girl, and I don’t think there’s anything to be jealous of,” said Amanda. “I want good for all women. I want money for all women. … And I love if I’m the first breadwinning Housewife. That’s amazing.”
“I think there might be a bit of an initiation process,” said Amanda of her castmates’ treatment of her. “… [But] between Dorit and I, I lost hope [of a reconciliation].”
Amanda said she tried to “repair” the friendship several times, though Dorit “doesn’t seem interested.”
“But who knows what the future holds?” said Amanda. “Maybe I’ll get an apology at the reunion.”
As for Boz’s suggestion that Amanda is reaching for relevancy, Amanda stated, “I’ve never had a hard time being relevant. I just do think people are interested, and then they follow me. And that’s really it.”