Dorit Kemsley felt “empowered” returning for Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 after a tough few years on the Bravo present.
“I got here out of a really darkish time. Submit-home invasion, it was actually troublesome and actually darkish. I positively misplaced my voice and confidence,” Dorit, 48, informed Us Weekly solely whereas selling Phrases With Pals alongside Dorinda Medley. “Once I began to really feel extra like myself — assured and stronger — and really feel higher going into this season, I used to be over it. I used to be over those that suppose they will stroll throughout you at your weakest.”
Dorit informed Us that she “wasn’t taking s—” from anybody when filming season 14. Followers can anticipate to see a “very clear, very certain, very assured, very sturdy, very agency” model of her on display screen.
Initially, nevertheless, it was a “troublesome” choice for Dorit to return again to RHOBH.
“I knew what was occurring with me personally and understanding that to do the present and to enter filming, you actually take a second and also you suppose, ‘Ought to I do that? Do I wanna do that?’ However in the end, I assumed, sure,” she informed Us. “As a result of for those who’re gonna do it, you go all in and it’s a must to lean into it and simply be open and trustworthy and weak.”
Dorit is, in fact, referring to her Might separation from husband PK Kemsley after 9 years of marriage. She informed Us that filming this yr got here at a “fragile” and “delicate” time in her private life.
The RHOBH season 14 trailer, launched late final month, teased the aftermath of Dorit and PK’s separation. The primary look additionally allowed followers to see some pressure between Dorit and longtime good friend Kyle Richards.
“It’s an thrilling season. It’s thrilling. We’ve obtained some contemporary blood, a brand new Housewife who’s superb, past,” Dorit gushed, “Very good, very inspiring, very genuine and right down to earth.”
Dorit was referring to newcomer Bozoma Saint John.
“She’s actual. She’s not making an attempt too exhausting and she or he’s cool. I’m actually happy I bonded together with her instantaneously,” she continued, noting that Saint John provided probably the most assist out of all of the solid members. “Humorous sufficient, the one which had identified me the least was probably the most there for me. It’s loopy.”
Dorit’s friendship with Saint John has prolonged “past the present,” she informed Us.
“She is admittedly fabulous,” the truth star continued. “I believe she embodies all the pieces {that a} Housewife ought to, however extra.”
Dorit can also be gearing up for an additional season of RHOBH by enjoying Phrases With Pals — and getting different Housewives concerned.
“It’s therapeutic. It’s connecting in a therapeutic approach the place it doesn’t take a whole lot of power. You don’t should have communication — texting, calls — however but you are feeling such as you’re linked,” she mentioned of the sport, calling it an “easy” approach to occupy your self.
Medley, 59, informed Us that she and Dorit obtained to movie what she referred to as a “rhythmic,” “plausible” and “genuine” business for the sport.
“Anytime you’re doing something with any individual that you’ve chemistry with — and I actually have chemistry with [Medley],” Dorit added. “We linked, clearly by way of mutual buddies, nevertheless it was really easy and it was easy. I used to be so excited once I knew you have been on the challenge.”
The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills returns to Bravo Tuesday, November 19, at 8 p.m. ET.
With reporting by Mandie DeCamp