‘Real Housewives’ Producer Andy Cohen and Twitter React to Lisa Rinna Exiting ‘RHOBH’

Andy Cohen has a lot to react to, from Jen Shah’s recent sentencing of 6.5 years in prison to Lisa Rinna exiting The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It’s a busy day for Bravo fans.

PEOPLE covered the exclusive story announcing that Lisa Rinna will depart from the show, which isn’t a shocker given the season she endured. She’s fought with most of the cast mates, from constantly yelling at Sutton Stracke to bringing up Kathy Hilton’s meltdown in Aspen so many times.

And fans are so happy on Twitter, with former housewife Lisa Vanderpump also chiming in.

And, no, you cannot blame Rinna's exit on Garcelle and Sutton.

Please don't act like Rinna didn't self destruct during the entirety of S12, off-camera. Then, she went to the reunion and said "put me on pause."

If you're going to blame anyone, blame Rinna. pic.twitter.com/VaiqvnCxt1

— The Third King 👑 (@thirdking0208) January 6, 2023

Rinna gone from #RHOBH. We won!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/rAKLGTGQzW

— Alex by Alene Too (@adrianasmojito) January 5, 2023

Ding dong.

— Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) January 6, 2023

Lisa Rinna after getting fired from #rhobh pic.twitter.com/1TbtfRmMNb

— Kev (they/them/thueen) (@kevgerhardt) January 6, 2023

https://twitter.com/Spilling_The_T/status/1611146808885153792

Everyone hearing the news that Lisa Rinna is fired from #RHOBH https://t.co/oOJprMBLNo

— jeff (@bravhoes) January 6, 2023

Bravo to Rinna #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/YWqJ7QBW0E

— Christian Snow (@theCGSshow) January 6, 2023

Sharon Stone applauding that Lisa Rinna is out omg 😭💀 #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/aipDlQs9pM

— Queens of Bravo (@queensofbravo) January 6, 2023

Andy Cohen is reacting to the news, though it was a mutual decision on Bravo’s and Lisa Rinna’s part. On Friday morning, Cohen took to his Instagram story to post a post about Rinna, captioning the caricature image, “An iconic run.”

On Thursday, Rinna told PEOPLE, “This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career, and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series. It has been a fun eight-year run, and I am excited for what is to come!”

Rinna joined the fourth franchise in season 5 and debuted as a fan favorite, especially since many viewers recognized the new housewife from television.

Previously, Rinna hinted at her exit from the franchise after a rough season and significant backlash on social media. She also got booed during Bravocon, the first time anyone has ever booed at the Bravo gathering, which finally resumed after COVID-19.

It’ll be interesting to see what Rinna has next. Hopefully, she “owns it,” and maybe viewers will see her as a “friend of.”