Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has taken away the spotlight on Erika Jayne, who was embroiled in wire fraud lawsuits alongside her ex-husband, Tom Girardi, in Seasons 11 and 12. Now, fans think the reality TV star needs to say goodbye to the show.
While viewers enjoyed seeing Erika’s financial independence after Tom previously funded her lifestyle in Season 13, many feel like her storyline has come to an end in Season 14. And as Dorit Kemsley’s split with Paul “PK” Kemsley unleashes a never-before-seen main character energy, many believe Erika’s spot on RHOBH isn’t secure anymore.
Fans Feel Like Erika Jayne’s Doesn’t Serve A Purpose On RHOBH Anymore
Erika Jayne Gave Fans “Very Little” During Her Wire Fraud Scandal
When Erika was going through her legal troubles amid Tom’s wire fraud controversy, fans said they were getting tired of it. Now, the Chicago star is too “boring” as she starts a new life. A Redditor claimed that she “gave us very little for many years now,” even during her most scandalous years.
“She doesn’t share her life and what she does share is all very calculated and manipulated to fit Erika’s agenda,” they explained. “Even during the whole fraud case – she gave us zero.”
On the other hand, others think “Erika should be gone [from the show] for stealing from victims.” It’s a very divisive take, though. Another Reddit user argued that “if housewives was just rational women being nice to each other, there would be no show and you wouldn’t watch.”
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Yes, Erika’s “story” may not be a bombshell in Season 14. After she filed for divorce from Tom in 2020, we haven’t heard any major updates about it on the show either. Even in interviews, she’s only shared her feelings about her ex-spouse’s conviction; no insider tea or anything.
A brief timeline of Erika and Tom’s relationship:
- 1999: At 28, Erika married Tom who’s 33 years her senior
- November 2020: Erika filed for divorce
- December 2020: Erika and Tom were named in embezzlement lawsuits
- January 2021: Erika moved out of their Pasadena mansion
- May 2021: The Pasadena mansion was listed for sale at $13 million
- October 2021: Erika denied knowing about Tom’s illegal doings during RHOBH Season 11 reunion
- October 2023: The last time Erika and Tom ever spoke (on the phone)
- January 2024: Erika won the legal custody of her controversial $750,000 earrings
- August 2024: Tom was convicted on four counts of wire fraud
- January 2025: Erika is single and open to dating again
But perhaps Erika being away from drama, and serving as Kyle and Dorit’s mediator is like “Dolores Catania (RHONY) who isn’t about fighting but about facilitating communications and being genuine friends,” as another fan suggested.
Erika Jayne’s Future On RHOBH Is Uncertain Amid “Dorit’s Season”
Erika Jayne Is Enjoying Being “Safe” From The Hot Seat In Season 14
Media outlets have been spreading speculations about Erika Jayne’s uncertain future on RHOBH. While she hasn’t expressed any interest in quitting, the “XXPEN$IVE” performer admitted that Season 14 is “Dorit’s season” after she started a domino effect on marital issues.
“Well, of course it’s Dorit’s season,” she told The Daily Dish in January 2025. “I mean, I kicked off the divorce spree or the separation spree, whatever you wanna call it.”
She added that her “life blew up first. Then Kyle’s blew up and now Dorit’s blowing up. So, you know, who’s next?” For now, Erika is happy she’s not in the hot seat. “There are degrees of heat in the hot seat and I think mine is relatively low compared to previous seasons where it was scalding hot.”
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Erika is still facing some lawsuits to this day. But everything else in her life has been a “healing process,” including her home renovation featured in Season 14. “It’s been lovely,” she told New York Live. “It’s refreshing. I did not realize how much energy furniture held on to.”
“And just like, being able to redo the home, where I live, it just felt light and good. And it’s been a nice moment,” she added. She’s giving classic housewife with that fabulous home redecoration, but it’s no Lisa Venderpump project (or budget). So we get why some fans want her out.
Erika Jayne Is Currently Focused On Her Music Career And Dating
Erika Jayne Is Rebuilding Her Life After Her Legal Scandals
RHOBH is one of Erika’s main sources of income (she was the highest-paid in Season 11, making $600,000). So it’s understandable why she needs to stay. But recently, her music career has been thriving as well (among other business ventures).
Erika Jayne has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
She had her Las Vegas residency in 2024 and returned to Broadway to continue her Covid-paused Chicago on January 20, 2025. It seems like Erika is coming into her own, making RHOBH seem like the end of a previous journey.
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But every housewife has their off-season. Maybe in Season 15, if Erika is still in the show, we’ll get to see her getting into arguments with her co-stars again. Or maybe see her going on dates. Recently, she said it’s now “a time to be open and to have fun.” That’s what fans have been missing, anyway.
