Bozoma Saint John Faces Backlash for Shading Garcelle Beauvais

Bozoma Saint John recently penned an open letter to her former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar, Garcelle Beauvais, following Garcelle’s decision to leave the hit Bravo series.

“I wish we’d had more time together on this platform to continue showing the world that both of us can exist in the same space with different offerings,” Saint John wrote in her Instagram tribute. However, after posting the heartfelt message, she quickly removed it, sparking backlash. Many fans accused her of using the letter as a PR stunt, particularly after she was criticized for cozying up to Dorit Kemsley, a known Trump supporter and Zionist.

Saint John and Erika Jayne addressed Beauvais’ exit during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on March 25. Initially, both women hesitated to share their thoughts, leading to visible frustration from Cohen. “You have no thoughts on it? Neither of you?” he pressed.

After some back-and-forth, Saint John admitted she was disappointed by Beauvais’ decision to leave so suddenly. “I wish that she would’ve stayed and worked through another season,” she shared. Cohen clarified that she was referring to Beauvais’ dramatic departure from the season 14 reunion, where she lashed out at her costars before walking off. Teasers for the reunion showed Beauvais’ raw frustration as she vented, “I’m really pissed right now. So, I don’t want to answer anymore questions, honestly … I am just so f—— sick of it. Everybody can go f— themselves, I don’t care.” Behind the scenes, she continued, “I can’t be friends with people like that. I don’t trust them. They’re all f—— a——-.”

Beauvais joined RHOBH in season 10, making history as the franchise’s first Black housewife. While she became a fan favorite, she often clashed with her castmates. Reflecting on her exit, Saint John remarked, “I don’t think it’s a high note.” Meanwhile, Jayne spent much of the WWHL episode shading Beauvais but softened her stance later. “Garcelle, I just really wish you stuck it out,” Jayne admitted. “I know that I’ve been catty tonight. I know you’ll do well, but I just wish you stuck it out.”

In her departure announcement, Beauvais didn’t reference the reunion fallout but cited personal reasons, including wanting to be more present for her 17-year-old twin sons, Jaid and Jax, and focusing on her evolving career. “One of the reasons why I’m leaving is my family, my boys. Their last year of high school is next year and I want to be a part of that. And Jaid is starting a new career and I want to be a part of that, too,” she explained. “Secondly, I have the most exciting projects that I am developing, producing, and acting in — I can’t tell you anything now, but you’ll know soon.”

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Despite the mixed reactions from her costars, Beauvais received unwavering support from Sutton Stracke, who posted on social media, “Congratulations to your next chapter. Can’t wait to see what’s up your sleeve. Nothing but greatness. This I know. .”

While Saint John and Jayne may not have fully backed Beauvais’ departure, her fans and close friends are rallying behind her. As she steps away from RHOBH, all eyes are on her next big move.