Kim Richards Explains 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Return Following Kyle and Kathy Hilton's Falling Out

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Kim Richards is back on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!ET's Brice Sander spoke with Kim and her sister, Kyle Richards, at the fourth anniversary of Sutton Stracke's West Hollywood boutique, The Sutton Concept, where they talked about Kim's return and all things season 13.«They've been asking for a while,» Kim explained, sharing that Bravo exec Andy Cohen has been asking for her return for some time now.  «Andy called, I think a year or two ago, and I said, 'Oh, not yet.'»«And I think it was just that moment,» she added, regarding the recently released photos of her hiking with some of the  ladies.It's been something Kyle said she's been asking her sister to do, as well, but for Kim, her decision to film has been based on how she's feeling, and more importantly, the drama taking place on the show at that given moment.«She's always saying, 'Tomorrow, cameras are up, just so you know,' and I make my decision based on how I'm feeling that day, and what I've got planned, and what drama's going on in the crowd,» Kim shared. «And I just thought it was time.»Kim previously appeared on the long-running reality series in seasons 1 through 5 and has made several guest appearances over the years.

Their sister, Kathy Hilton, meanwhile, joined the cast last year. Her drama with Lisa Rinna — who recently exited the show — bookended season 12 and served as a point of contention for Kyle and Kathy.«Obviously, I can't tell you anything that's going on there,» Kyle said of season 13.When it comes to her family life, she said there's still «healing» that needs to be done.«It feels good to have my sister, Kim, here with me,» Kyle continued.