{"id":257708,"date":"2025-07-12T01:50:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T01:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/257708\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T01:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T01:50:20","slug":"rhobh-new-cast-member-revealed-as-hollywood-directors-wife-and-kyle-richards-lifelong-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/257708\/","title":{"rendered":"RHOBH new cast member revealed as Hollywood director’s wife and Kyle Richards’ lifelong friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE REAL Housewives of Beverly Hills\u2019 newest cast member has been revealed to be the wife of a major Hollywood director and Kyle Richards\u2019 lifelong friend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The latest star to join the RHOBH<\/a> franchise comes after The U.S. Sun first revealed that all the ladies from last season<\/a>, with the exception of Garcelle Beauvais<\/a>, will be back for another year of holding a diamond.<\/p>\n

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The season 14 cast of RHOBH pictured: (l-r) Bozoma Saint John, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Erika JayneCredit: Getty<\/p>\n

For the season 15 cast, Kyle, 56, will be joined by: Dorit Kemsley<\/a>, Sutton Stracke<\/a>,\u00a0Erika Jayne<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bozoma Saint John<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was also recently announced that fashion icon, Rachel Zoe, is going to be a cast member<\/a> after the success of her own Bravo<\/a> show in the 2010s, The Rachel Zoe Project<\/a>. <\/p>\n

In addition to Rachel and the returning Housewives<\/a>, another newcomer is joining in on the drama with the Bravo ladies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to a production insider, Kyle\u2019s longtime best friend, Christine Blackman, will be part of season 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cProducers haven\u2019t decided yet if she will be full-time or a friend of, they\u2019re playing it by ear based on how filming goes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBut so far, so good. She\u2019s a great addition and Kyle is so happy to have a confidant by her side,\u201d the source claimed.<\/p>\n

Christine was spotted filming with the RHOBH women this week as they flew down to Sedona, Arizona<\/a> for a group cast trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the quick clip, the newbie can be seen right by Kyle\u2019s side as the group prepared to board the desert city\u2019s famous Pink Jeep tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Kyle Richards poses in a 2023 photo with longtime friend Christine BlackmanCredit: Instagram\/christinecblackman\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

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The longtime friends have been close for decadesCredit: Instagram\/christinecblackman\"Group<\/a><\/p>\n

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Christine and Kyle celebrated Christmas Eve together, along with their other palsCredit: Instagram\/christinecblackman<\/p>\n

While Christine is a newcomer to Bravo, she\u2019s no stranger to Hollywood<\/a> or the limelight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

THAT’S SHOWBIZ<\/p>\n

According to Christine\u2019s Instagram bio<\/a>, she values being a \u201cMom, Wife, womb whisperer, advocate, shoe aficionado, animal lover, voyager.\u201d<\/p>\n

She is married to big-time film and movie director Steve Blackman.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Steve is best known as the creator and showrunner of the hit Netflix<\/a> series, The Umbrella Academy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See the $6.9m Beverly Hills mansion Kyle Richards nearly purchased next door to rival Lisa Vanderpump – but got ‘outbid’-<\/p>\n

He also wrote, produced, and directed shows like Fargo, Legion, and Altered Carbon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RICH WITH RICHARDS\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christine has been by Kyle\u2019s side since they became friends when they were just teenagers – and are regularly spotted hanging out together both at home or on trips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The pair has many photos together, with some posted more recently and others appearing to be from when they were having fun in their 20s.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Real Housewives Franchises <\/p>\n

Over the last few decades, there is currently 10 versions of the Real Housewives. <\/p>\n

Last year, Christine wished her pal a happy birthday with a carousel of photos of them together throughout the years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She captioned the heartfelt post: \u201cHappy Birthday\u00a0Kyle!!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYou give so much love to your family and friends, and I hope every day you feel how loved you are!!!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for all your words of wisdom, your wicked sense of humor, and your kind heart. May this be the best year yet!!\u201d<\/p>\n

They more recently celebrated Christmas Eve together alongside their families.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bravo has yet to confirm the season 15 RHOBH cast and has not released a premiere date.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, with production currently filming, the show is expected to come back in late Fall or early Winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Steve Blackman and his wife Christine at the premiere of the final season of The Umbrella Academy at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on August 05, 2024Credit: Getty\"Elliot<\/a><\/p>\n

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(L-R) Elliot Page, Christine Blackman and Steve Blackman attend the premiere of the final season of The Umbrella AcademyCredit: Getty\"Kyle<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kyle Richards arrives at the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation\u2019s 50th annual Gracie Awards Gala at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 20, 2025Credit: Getty