Sutton Stracke has generously granted her beloved friend Garcelle Beauvais the breathing room she desperately sought following her poignant farewell to "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." During an interview with Page Six on April 20th, Sutton shared, "Garcelle has decided to unfollow all the Housewives on social media. I can only fathom that she needs a fresh start at this juncture. I hold her dear and am granting her the space she yearns for."
This act of support stems from fans' observations of a significant shift on Instagram – Garcelle, aged 58, had unfollowed Sutton, alongside Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, and Bozoma Saint John. Sutton, embodying the elegance of a Southern belle, hasn't taken it to heart. "I am confident that she will navigate this new chapter with elegance and triumph," she added thoughtfully.
Garcelle revealed in March that her five-season journey on "RHOBH" had come to a close. In a heartwarming Instagram video posted on March 25th, she announced, "Hey everyone, I have some news. I've decided to bid adieu to Beverly Hills. It's been a thrilling, albeit tumultuous, ride filled with both extraordinary and challenging moments."
Family played a pivotal role in her decision to step back. Garcelle elaborated, "One of the reasons" behind her departure was to allocate more time to her 17-year-old twin sons, Jaid and Jax, particularly as they embark on their senior year of high school. "Their final year of high school looms ahead, and I want to be an integral part of it. Additionally, Jaid is venturing into a new career, and I yearn to support him through it," she expressed.
Yet, her aspirations extend beyond family time; Garcelle teased about significant upcoming projects in her career too. "Moreover, I'm developing, producing, and acting in the most exhilarating endeavors. I can't disclose much now, but you'll soon be in the know," she hinted enigmatically.
As always, Garcelle gracefully acknowledged everyone who contributed to her journey, saying, "I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to Andy Cohen, Bravo, NBCUniversal, Evolution, 32 Flavors, the producers, the crew, and, of course, the ladies."
For fans clinging to the hope that this isn't a permanent goodbye, there's still a glimmer of possibility. Garcelle added, "Andy [Cohen] assured me that I can return anytime; the door remains perpetually open. Who knows, I might just pop in someday."
Meanwhile, Kyle Richards disclosed to E! News on April 8th that despite her efforts, she hadn't been able to connect with Garcelle. "I haven't heard from her," Kyle lamented. "I've texted her twice, but there's been no reply."
The emotional severance was palpable during the third and final segment of the Season 14 reunion, aired on April 15th, when Garcelle made an impactful exit before the final reunion snapshot. True to her character, she declared simply yet powerfully, "I'm out."
