AceShowbiz - Leah Remini has officially joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for its 16th season. Filming is underway, with many returning stars already involved, including appearances by cast members at Bozoma Saint John’s wedding in Ghana on August 21, 2024.

In addition to Remini, Tracy Tutor, known for her role on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Seasons 10 through 15, is also joining the season 16 lineup. Tutor expressed a mix of excitement and nerves about her new role, anticipating some drama as the season unfolds. Returning cast includes Erika Jayne Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Sutton Stracke, Bozoma Saint John, and Rachel Zoe, while Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly will appear in recurring roles. Amanda Frances will not be returning this season, having shared her gratitude and focus on personal growth.

Leah Remini is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, which aired from 1998 to 2007. Beyond her sitcom success, she produced and narrated the Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, which ran from 2016 to 2019 and highlighted her outspoken criticism of Scientology after leaving the church in 2013.

Remini’s addition to the cast brings a fresh dynamic to the series, combining her strong television background and reality TV experience. With production already in full swing and a high-profile wedding setting as a backdrop, the upcoming season promises to offer a blend of established personalities and new faces that could shake up Beverly Hills’ social scene.