Lisa Vanderpump Betrayed By Kyle Richards

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump feels betrayed by Kyle Richards, a castmate she once counted among her closest friends. However, nothing upsets her more than the fact that she gave Kyle's family $1 million in business just before the fellow housewife formed new alliances.

"When Lisa sold her house for $21 million, she was kind enough to let Kyle and her husband [real estate broker Mauricio Umansky] sell it," a friend of Lisa's tells me. "It was a magnificent 17,000 square foot home that, as you can tell from the show, is absolutely amazing. She could have listed the property with anyone but, as a friend, she wanted to help Kyle out. Lisa would rather give the money to a pal than a stranger. So you can only imagine how she felt when, just a few days later, Kyle turned on her."

During the show's reunion special, not only did Lisa have very unkind words to say about her former friend, she also sat in silence as Adrienne Maloof accused Lisa of selling defamatory stories to the press.

"I feel like I have been taken for a fool," Lisa told me. "Defending them and supporting them in life and in business. It's an ensemble cast and we should all stick together. You can't just apologize and move on after this."

Lisa has yet to be invited back for the show's third season, but told me that she would seriously consider her options first if the invitation does come rolling ins.

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[Randybostonterrier]

05:53 AM on 04/20/2012

I have to agree with everyone. I have recently downloaded most of Season 2 of Real Housewives onto my Kindle Fire (don't have TV). Lisa is one of the more normal nicer people on there. She and her husband seem to get along. I would not download anymore Real Housewives episodes if Lisa were not on the show.

[DannyeSue]

07:03 AM on 02/16/2012

I believe that Lisa is the most "real" person on RHOBH, followed by Adrienne and Camille. I do enjoy watching Lisa who seems to try to get along with everyone. She and her husband have the dry Brit humour that I understand, appreciate and love so much. It seems that no matter what's said, at the end of the day, Lisa has always stepped up to the plate and tried hard to be a friend and help each or everyone of the other women on the show.

Personally, I believe some are just jealous of Lisa because she oozes self confidence and is her own person, not an extension of a husband, or a sister.

[mcnal]

08:38 PM on 02/13/2012

If Lisa is no longer on the show, I have no reason to watch. Kyle is an angry, mean girl.

[Katie Kat]

06:36 PM on 02/09/2012

Kyle thinks RHOBH is her show, she tries to be the attention in all episodes. She the biggest back stapper in the show. She has judged many on the show but tells her viewers not to judge her. Kyle needs to grow up and be accountable for her actions. Kyle seems to be Bravo producers favorite so do not think she will be leaving anytime soon.

[rowdiman]

06:33 PM on 02/09/2012

This whole thing about "selling stories" is ridiculous. When you put your problems and life on TV, don't cry about the press printing your "secrets". If you don't like people knowing your business, don't do the show.

Kyle and Adrienne are just jealous Lisa may get her own spin-off.

[heyyall]

02:09 AM on 02/10/2012

Wrong Lisa's spin-off showed has been put on hold. Kyle has a show that's been green lighted and picked up by another network. Fact

[rowdiman]

12:16 PM on 02/10/2012

Thanks for the info; guess the meanest girl gets the spin-off.

[DannyeSue]

07:05 AM on 02/16/2012

Good! I hope Kyle fades off into the sunset with her crazy sister and all her lies and back stabbing.

[heyyall]

02:35 PM on 02/16/2012

The story said that Maurico sold her home, then a few days later Kyle turned on her. Timeline off. Lisa house was sold begging of Sept. 2011. Reunion Jan 9th 2012. Lisa celebrating with Kyle at a Booksigning on Jan 20th. Dates are in papers. Her friend has planted this story for just more hype for the show. These shows are fun but hardly real

[Mooshki]

04:36 PM on 02/09/2012

In the sentence about the reunion, I think you meant "Kyle," not "Lisa." HuffPo hires such crappy writers these days.

[natchez]

11:49 AM on 02/09/2012

I appreciate Lisa's wit, english humor, business acumen, the respect she shows her husband, her love for her children and her honesty. She is by far my favorite BHH, since I don't watch any of the other Housewife shows this is my guilty pleasure as I worked in Beverly Hills for many years.

I did not watch the reunion shows and will keep me impression of Lisa as a classy lady rather than a punching bag for the other housewives!

[Wistfulslinking]

10:49 PM on 02/10/2012

Lisa held her own with diplomacy and grace.

Kyle, Taylor, and Adrian exposed themselves in quite unflattering instances.

They have no where to hide. It was quite enjoyable to see them sink themselves so thoroughly.

[Chalkeater]

11:47 AM on 02/09/2012

Lisa's a phony. She's had all the tabbies on speed dial for years and she gives them anonymous quotes in return for favorable coverage of her restaurants. This is what Cedric says and he lived with her for years.

[Mooshki]

04:27 PM on 02/09/2012

Yeah, Cedric's a reliable source.

[rowdiman]

06:30 PM on 02/09/2012

LOL

[Katie Kat]

06:41 PM on 02/09/2012

You mean when he lived off of her and family.

[elzselv]

10:39 AM on 02/09/2012

Why does tmz have Lisas phone # ? If she is not selling stories .

[laurenproof12]

10:45 AM on 02/09/2012

If you watch the show she explained that she's been friends with someone on their staff for like 15 years or something. Things aren't always what they seem...who knows really.

[katieandtom]

08:01 AM on 02/09/2012

i agree with her.

[Isabellee]

11:39 PM on 02/08/2012

I don't know what real news is anymore, but it can't be this.?! I'm baffled.

[Fyona]

10:45 PM on 02/08/2012

Love Lisa - best housewife. I hope that she gets her own show.

[katieandtom]

08:01 AM on 02/09/2012

me too.

[heyyall]

02:20 AM on 02/10/2012

Lisa's show was dropped for now by Bravo. But Kyle has a sitcom thats been bought by another network. Dont know which one yet.

[JustGabbri9]

10:31 PM on 02/08/2012

I have been terribly ill lately and decided to start watching the The Real Housewives of BH. I must say that Lisa is by far my favorite! She is very honest, kind, funny, and generous. I love her cute little doggy and her husband seems very kind as well.
I feel that she was truly ambushed by the other "housewives" at the reunion. Kyle is a huge "pot stirrer"- she thrives on drama!
The only woman that deserves to be on that show is Lisa!!!! I hope she returns, but I would not blame her if she chose not too after that Very uncalled for ambush at the reunion!

[FL Mom of 2]

10:16 PM on 02/08/2012

I think that Lisa is classy, elegant and successful. I could do without Kim, Adrienne bickering with Paul and Kyle, who is a fake. Brandi is crass, yet funny. Camille has become nicer. Taylor is a mess and I don't agree with how she is cashing in on her situation.

[jenirow]

09:42 PM on 02/08/2012

There are many real estate agents in Beverly Hills and Mauricio Umansky is one of the best. He has international rich clients and has sold some of the largest, priciest homes in LA alone. Even though she may have given him the listing because they were friends, Lisa wasn't exactly giving some low rent newbie a break, quite the contrary. Look up the Umansky Group online and you can see what Mauricio really does.

That being said, it was really crappy of Kyle to go after Lisa the way she did on the reunionl. She and Adrienne were like a monkey on a cupcake...I really thought they were all a little thin-skinned, especially Adrienne who came off as snotty and jealous. Lisa has always seemed to be the most down to earth when it came to the trappings of Beverly Hills even though she was one of the richest ones. I hated to see them all pick on her, especially Kyle the mean girl. Game night, anyone?