Lisa Rinna tearfully says leaving Real Housewives 'was very difficult' on The Traitors

Lisa Rinna tearfully reflected on her exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills during her appearance on Peacock’s The Traitors, after being the newest contestant banished at the roundtable on Thursday.

In a confessional, Rinna, 62, said, "The end of ‘Housewives’ was very difficult for me," and added, "It was just so nice to be me. I am just so grateful for the entire experience. Thank you."

Rinna joined RHOBH in season 5 and spent eight seasons on the Bravo show before leaving in 2022. She told People at the time, "This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series," and, according to the outlet, Rinna and Bravo’s parting of ways was mutually agreed upon.

Recently Rinna backtracked a prior "stalker" remark about fellow Traitors contestant Colton Underwood after his resurfaced restraining order scandal sparked death threats. On Instagram Stories she asked followers to "please be gentle," saying her earlier post was made in "housewife mode" and noting, "Colton and I are great...We have been texting." She urged fans not to send death threats, adding, "It’s a game, it’s a TV show. We’re all doing the best we can."

At the time of her 2022 exit from RHOBH Rinna said, "It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!" and on The Traitors she reiterated her gratitude for the experience while emotional about the show's end.

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