Heather Rae El Moussa‘s return to “Selling Sunset” is not all rosy, and she is letting her fans know why!
The reality star dropped some inside info about her decision to return to the real estate show years after she bowed out of the successful series with a bittersweet statement.
Heather Rae El Moussa has opened up about her exit over the years, consistently maintaining that the drama from the new characters on the show got too toxic for her to handle.
The media personality caught up with the news at the Karma Automotive exclusive evening to discuss what it took for her to make a 180 about her 2023 decision to find her way back to the Netflix series.
“You know, when they asked me to come back, it definitely was a big decision. I’m really big with peace in my life and trying to have as much peace as possible,” the star noted.
The television personality then spilled that while she was away, she got busy with other work commitments and is already filming another show. She continued that juggling two shows with three kids, including a toddler, is a lot to balance, and she sometimes questions her ability to pull things off.
As reported by US Weekly, Heather’s return also came with some exits from casts like Chrishell Stause, Nicole Young and Chelsea Lazkani. Christine Quinn, who exited the show in 2022, will also make a grand entry for the show’s 10th season.
Heather remains fully aware of the task ahead, which requires her to juggle two shows. Although the decision to return was not so easy, she also knows that most opportunities do not stick around forever.
The Netflix Star Enjoys Being On Television, Even With The Drama
Speaking on the timing of her return to the show, Heather admits that it is not her first rodeo with some drama on the show, and she knows the commitment she has gotten into.
She affirmed that the drama has not gone anywhere, although she initially felt the dust had settled when she returned, but she quickly got reminded. Heather is, however, glad to be right in the eye of the hurricane and enjoying it because of the opportunities exposure like that will bring for her beauty brand.
Heather joined “Selling Sunset” as a main cast member when it premiered in 2019 for six seasons until she left via maternity leave to take care of her son, later revealing that she was not asked to appear for subsequent seasons.
Heather Rae El Moussa Previously Spoke About The Gradual Decline Of Peace On ‘Selling Sunset’
The reality star, in 2024, shared during an interview with Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast about appearing on the show for six seasons and the moment things changed. According to her, she began the show being friends and cordial with everyone, with little appetite for drama, until the cast began growing larger.
She acknowledged that with the growth came an increase in toxicity, forcing her to exist around women who were solely focused on wanting to be stars, and displaying the right amount of desperation while at it. In her words:
“It just got worse and worse. They started adding more girls; it just became out of control. There’d be days I came home crying from the stress of filming.”
The filming schedule took over Heather’s life, and it became nearly impossible for her to focus on parenting and supporting her husband. She described stepping away from the show as a blessing in disguise because it has afforded her the chance to film with her partner and enjoy more family time.
The Actress’ Pal Bre Tiesi Was Devastated About Her Season 7 Exclusion
Heather and Bre were inseparable on and off the show, with fans testifying to their bond. The latter lived up to the hype when she fiercely spoke against the report that Heather would not be returning for the seventh season, which commenced filming shortly before she took her maternity leave.
As shared by The Blast, Bre expressed her deep adoration for Heather, sharing that she was devastated to hear about the report. As for Heather at the time, she felt frustrated at the silence from the producers, especially after she had completed her maternity leave.
Interestingly, some fans described her absence as a sign that she was set to appear on another popular reality show from the stables of Bravo. As for another sect, Heather’s presence on the show was tagged irrelevant, which made her absence even less significant in the grand scheme of things.
Heather Rae El Moussa’s Social Life Took A Major Turn Since Becoming A Parent
One thing the reality star did not compromise on was the quality of her parenting once she welcomed her first child with Tarek El Moussa in 2023, two years after tying the knot. The reality star revealed she had to reduce her exposure to social media to get herself in the right headspace to bond with her child.
She seemingly shared posts about finding a balance between motherhood and maintaining her reputation as a famous figure. In all, her family and parenting took precedence, and everything else became secondary, prompting her to create a favorable schedule to make things happen.
Heather detailed that as her child grew into a toddler, she found herself stealing time to focus on getting good sleep, reading her mail, doing some professional tasks, keeping fit, and catching up on her real estate projects.
Heather Rae El Moussa will certainly be a delightful watch on “Selling Sunset” this season!