Photo: tmz.com — Leah Remini Joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ as a Housewife. Source: https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/26/leah-remini-joins-rhobh/TMZ reported on August 26, 2026, that Leah Remini has signed on as a full-time cast member for the upcoming sixteenth season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Production sources confirmed the casting to the outlet, describing the move as one of Bravo's biggest celebrity additions to the franchise in recent years. Read also: Survivor 51 Launches 'Open Era' With 21 Castaways Sept 23.
Remini is widely recognized for her nine-season run as Carrie Heffernan on the hit sitcom "The King of Queens." The source notes she is instantly one of the most recognizable stars ever to enter the Housewives universe. Her recent signing with talent agency William Morris Endeavor signaled larger career moves were already underway before the Bravo deal materialized. Read also: Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Heads to London with December Premiere Date.
“Leah recently signed on as a Housewife for the upcoming season 16, marking one of Bravo's biggest celebrity additions yet.”
— TMZ Staff
The casting announcement arrives alongside news that Tracy Tutor, star of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," has also joined the Season 16 lineup. Both additions suggest Bravo is leaning into established television personalities for the new season. As of the initial report, representatives for Remini and Bravo had not issued official statements.
Remini's entry into the Housewives universe follows her Emmy-winning docuseries "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath." The source describes her as someone who has never been one to bite her tongue, making her a natural fit for the dynamic among the Beverly Hills cast.
“LR's never been one to bite her tongue … making her a natural fit for the 'RHOBH' women and the drama headed their way.”
— TMZ Staff
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