<P> In April 2016, Bravo announced that the series was renewed for a seventh season . On June 15, 2016, Hadid announced that she would not be returning to the show for season seven . On July 7, 2016, Vanderpump confirmed that she would return for the show's seventh season while Edwards announced that she would be departing from the cast after one season . In August 2016, Davidson confirmed she would return for her third consecutive season . Also in August, Bravo officially confirmed the return of Vanderpump and Kyle Richards for season seven, while Richards revealed that filming for the season had begun by sharing footage of the camera crew in her kitchen . </P> <P> In September 2016, Eden Sassoon, daughter of hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, confirmed she was filming for the upcoming season, but at that time, her role had yet to be determined, while original cast member Grammer confirmed she was also filming for the new season, describing a party that was filmed in Malibu, which Kyle Richards, Girardi, and Davidson also attended . Later in September, Vanderpump confirmed her close friend, Dorit Kemsley, had been filming for the seventh season, and that Glanville would not be making any appearances . On September 19, 2016, during an interview with Access Hollywood, Kyle Richards confirmed that Eden Sassoon would appear in a recurring capacity . In the same interview, Rinna also confirmed Eden Sassoon's arrival to the series, as well as confirming her own return . </P> <P> On October 27, 2016, Bravo officially confirmed that the seventh season would feature six housewives; including the previously confirmed Vanderpump and Kyle Richards alongside newly confirmed Rinna . In the following days, Bravo also confirmed Davidson and Girardi's return . On November 1, 2016, Bravo announced that the seventh season would premiere on December 6, 2016, with Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Davidson, Rinna, and Girardi returning full - time with new cast - member, Dorit Kemsley, along with Eden Sassoon in a recurring capacity . The release of the trailer for the seventh season confirmed that former cast - members, Grammer and Kim Richards would make guest appearances . </P> <P> In April 2017, the series was renewed for its eighth season . On May 3, 2017, Eden Sassoon announced she would not return to the series for its eighth season . In June 2017, Girardi announced her return to the series for her third consecutive season . That same month, Davidson announced her departure from the series, citing her work schedules at The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives as to why it was best to "step away from being a housewife for now ." </P>

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