Dorit Kemsley shared more upbeat news about her friendship with Erika Jayne after one of the most awkward breakups of Season 15. reality show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"« .
While promoting his memoirs «"Without burden »Kemsley stated that she and Jane reconnected after a busy season, including a trip to Italy that caught Kemsley off guard. Speaking on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, Kemsley revealed that she first reached out to Jane after seeing headlines surrounding her legal situation, and that Jane responded warmly. Page Six reported that Kemsley said there was still "a lot of love" and "a lot of shared history" between them.
Their messages were warmer than fans might have expected.
Kemsley stopped short of calling the friendship fully restored, but made it clear the door was not closed.
She said Jane texted her back with the same warmth they had before their problems became part of the season's plot.
This is significant because the falling out with Italy and the aftermath of the reunion seriously undermined the on-screen friendship. Kemsley's recent comments suggest that the off-screen relationship is no longer stuck at the level viewers last saw.
Bravo previously reported that Dorit was hoping for the best.
This information also aligns with what Kemsley said in earlier interviews after the Season 15 reunion. Bravo's Daily Dish reported that Kemsley and Jane exchanged "very warm and encouraging messages" after the reunion, and that Kemsley believed their friendship could be restored.
She described the friendship as lasting nearly 10 years and said she did not believe there had been any conflict between them before the incident in Italy.
This story partly explains why the scandal erupted. Kemsley didn't introduce Jane as a casual co-star. She was talking about someone who had been close to her for many years.
The trip to Italy remains a turning point.
Kemsley has repeatedly pointed to the trip to Italy as the moment that changed everything.
She said she was caught off guard because she had been in Jane's room late the night before and had been talking to her in a way that made everything seem normal to them.
The next day, Kemsley felt like the group conversation had devolved into something of an ambush. She said she thought Jane might have intended to help her and Kyle Richards get back together, but the way things unfolded left her feeling cornered rather than supported.
Erica was experiencing her own resentment.
Jane's opinion on the conflict was also covered by Bravo.
Bravo reported that Jane said she missed Kemsley's memoir cover release party because she was still smarting from their fight in Italy.
Even then, Jane didn't sound like she'd completely closed the door. She said she looked forward to celebrating Kemsley's book release in the future, when time had passed and they could talk in a more appropriate setting.
The rift with Kyle Richards only added to the tension.
The update on Erica also ties into Kemsley's larger conflict with Kyle Richards in Season 15. As Just Jared notes, Kemsley described the season as emotionally challenging, as she simultaneously dealt with her divorce, communication issues with P.K. Kemsley, and unexpected tensions in her relationship with Richards.
This context helps explain why the Italy controversy resonated so strongly. Kemsley wasn't just reacting to a single conversation with Jane. She was already under pressure due to her numerous personal relationships and connections with other cast members, and cameras were watching her every episode.
Friendship is on the move again, but not yet fully strengthened.
Kemsley's latest message doesn't mean things are back to normal between her and Jane.
They corresponded, the messages were warm, and they talked about meeting. But that still doesn't equate to saying the friendship was fully restored.
The clearest theory at this point is that their relationship is on the rise again. After a season built on resentments, a falling out with Italy, and tensions during their reunion, Kemsley and Jane appear to be testing whether their nearly decade-long friendship can survive one particularly unpleasant period.