The King of Queens star is bringing her unfiltered personality to Beverly Hills. Leah Remini has reportedly joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Season 16 as a full-time Housewife, adding a fresh face to the Bravo franchise.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cast Member | Leah Remini |
| Season | RHOBH Season 16 |
| Status | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Filming | Already underway; Remini expected to begin later this week |
| Premiere Date | Not yet announced |
| Network | Bravo |
Leah Remini Joins RHOBH Season 16
The Emmy-winning actress is set to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Season 16, multiple outlets have confirmed. Remini will be a full-time cast member, earning her diamond alongside returning and new Housewives.
Remini, 56, is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the hit CBS sitcom The King of Queens, which ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007. She is also a two-time Emmy winner for her docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, where she investigated the Church of Scientology after breaking away. She previously starred in the TLC reality series Leah Remini: It’s All Relative.
Filming for Season 16 has already begun. Several returning cast members attended Bozoma Saint John’s wedding to Keely Watson in Ghana on August 21, while Remini is expected to begin filming in Los Angeles later this week.
RHOBH Season 16 Cast
Season 16 will feature a mix of returning favorites and new faces. Tracy Tutor, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, was previously confirmed as a new full-time Housewife and announced her casting on Instagram on August 19. Tutor said she is “excited? Very. Nervous? A little. Likely to get into some trouble? Absolutely.”
The returning full-time cast reportedly includes Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John, and Rachel Zoe. Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly are reportedly returning as “friends of the cast.” Amanda Frances, who was added for Season 15, has not been asked back.
| Cast Member | Season 16 Status |
|---|---|
| Leah Remini | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Tracy Tutor | Full-time Housewife (confirmed by Bravo) |
| Kyle Richards | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Erika Girardi | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Dorit Kemsley | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Sutton Stracke | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Bozoma Saint John | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Rachel Zoe | Full-time Housewife (reported) |
| Kathy Hilton | “Friend of the cast” (reported) |
| Jennifer Tilly | “Friend of the cast” (reported) |
When Does RHOBH Season 16 Premiere?
Bravo has not yet announced an official premiere date for Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Filming is currently underway, so fans can expect the new season to arrive later in 2026. An official premiere date has not been announced by the network.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Leah Remini joining RHOBH?
Yes, Leah Remini is reportedly joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for Season 16 as a full-time cast member.
2. Has Bravo confirmed Leah Remini’s casting?
Bravo has not officially confirmed the casting, but multiple reputable outlets including Deadline, Variety, and PEOPLE have reported it based on sources.
3. Is Leah Remini a full-time Housewife?
Yes, reports indicate she will be a full-time cast member, not a “friend of the cast.”
4. Who else is new to RHOBH Season 16?
Tracy Tutor, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, is also joining as a new full-time Housewife.
5. Who is returning for RHOBH Season 16?
Returning cast members reportedly include Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John, and Rachel Zoe.
6. When does RHOBH Season 16 premiere?
A premiere date has not yet been announced by Bravo.
7. What is Leah Remini known for?
She is best known for her role on The King of Queens and her Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.