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LeAnn Rimes Denies Real Housewives Rumor, Cites Illness

5/7/2026

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LeAnn Rimes Denies Housewives

LeAnn Rimes publicly denied joining “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on May 6, writing “no housewives for me.”
Brandi Glanville mocked the rumor on X while DeuxMoi reported Rimes’ name was in Season 16 casting talks as the Season 15 reunion aired on May 7.
Rimes later announced on Instagram that a severe illness forced her to postpone Seattle and Spokane concerts.

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Brandi Prioritizes Co-parenting

On Dec 29, 2024, Brandi Glanville said she prioritizes co-parenting with ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and his wife LeAnn Rimes, Christmas.
Brandi Glanville wrote in a 2024 op-ed she once threatened to kill LeAnn Rimes, says she loves and has forgiven her, and that her sons are the happiest they have been.
LeAnn Rimes said in a 2025 interview she faced backlash after her affair but did not internalize the criticism.

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Historical Context

Bravo launched The Real Housewives of Beverly Beverly Hills on October 14 2010, creating a franchise that has produced 327 episodes across fourteen seasons and spawned spin-offs like Vanderpump Rules. Early cast drama, exemplified by Brandi Glanville’s 2013-15 tenure, set a template that now fuels speculation about LeAnn Rimes joining, prompting heightened publicity management for stars such as Eddie Cibrian.

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LeAnn Rimes Denies Housewives

LeAnn Rimes publicly denied joining “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on May 6, writing “no housewives for me.”
Brandi Glanville mocked the rumor on X while DeuxMoi reported Rimes’ name was in Season 16 casting talks as the Season 15 reunion aired on May 7.
Rimes later announced on Instagram that a severe illness forced her to postpone Seattle and Spokane concerts.

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