Kyle Richards opens up about sister Kim’s alcohol battle and family tension on RHOBH. Tune in Tuesdays!
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What is the current status of Kyle and Kim Richards?
During RHOBH’s trip to Saint Lucia, 56-year-old Kyle Richards recently shared a heartbreaking update on her relationship with her 60-year-old sister Kim.
In an interview with Dorit Kemsley, Kyle acknowledged that they haven’t been “that close” lately, but he maintained that Kim is “happy.” The catch?
Kathy Hilton is missing from the sister trio dynamic, and they hardly ever get together.
This scene, which was filmed months ago, portends a difficult fall of 2024 for the family.
How Is Kyle Handling Kim’s Challenges?
Behind the scenes, a source told PEOPLE in September 2024 Kyle is trapped in a “help vs. enable” nightmare as a result of Kim’s alcohol relapse.
Kim’s life is allegedly funded by Kyle and Kathy, but the chaos continues: The insider revealed, “She’ll spiral, hit a crisis, get sober-ish, then repeat.”
The heart of Kyle? “Giant,” but how patient was she? Threadbare. The source went on to say, “She has run out of ideas.”
Why Is This Cycle So Harsh?
The family’s lips are locked in pride and privacy, but insiders suggest Kim is once more in “a really bad place.”
The source said, “They’ve reached another breaking point,” referring to it as “the same old story” since Kim’s RHOBH exits.
Kim avoids responsibility, while Kyle vacillates between guilt and tough love. Translation: no happy endings just yet.
What Will Happen to the Sisters Next?
Fans analyze each Kyle-Kim breadcrumb since RHOBH airs on Tuesdays.
Will their broken relationship mend? Or is this just another “pause” before the drama flares up again?
Though exhaustion is hinted at by Kyle’s confessional tears, there is still hope. “Richard’s sisters = soap opera that writes itself,” one fan wrote in a tweet.
Need Help or Know Someone Who Does?
For substance abuse support, contact SAMHSA’s helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Quick Facts: Kyle & Kim Richards’ Family Struggle
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills television program airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
- Sister relationships are strained by Kim’s alcoholism.
- Kim receives financial assistance from Kyle and Kathy.
- Relapses, attempts at recovery, and so on.
- Persistent family conflict is reported by PEOPLE.