Denise Richards Divorcing Amid RHOBH Return

Denise Richards is returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills amid a highly publicized and contentious divorce from Aaron Phypers. She was recently filmed in dinner scenes with Sutton Stracke and Erika Jayne, discussing her ongoing separation and personal challenges. Richards' comeback follows the planned end of her Bravo spinoff Denise & Her Wild Things after one season, with her future RHOBH role yet to be confirmed. Both Richards and Phypers have filed police reports over incidents that occurred on July 4, now cited as their separation date. The divorce includes mutual accusations, with Richards obtaining a temporary restraining order for alleged abuse and Phypers seeking spousal support, alleging infidelity and contesting Richards' income claims. Richards has received public support from friends such as Cynthia Bailey as she navigates this period.