Leah Remini, known for her role on "The King of Queens," is set to join the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" for its upcoming 16th season. Remini confirmed the news on Instagram, reposting a report from Variety. The actress, 56, recently finalized her divorce from Angelo Pagan after a 21-year marriage and has been a vocal critic of Scientology for over a decade.
![Leah Remini, 56, is the latest addition to the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as she has inked a pact with Bravo to appear on its 16th season. Pictured 2019 in LA]( "Leah Remini, 56, is the latest addition to the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as she has inked a pact with Bravo to appear on its 16th season. Pictured 2019 in LA)
Remini's casting has generated significant buzz among fans and fellow television personalities. Many expressed excitement on social media, with some indicating they would resume watching the series after a hiatus. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Melissa Gorga shared her enthusiasm, calling it "beyond exciting." "Jersey Shore" alum Snooki and "Dancing with the Stars" alum Peta Murgatroyd also reacted positively.
The official account for "The King of Queens" posted a playful remark, referencing Remini's past role. She will join the existing full-time cast members Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Bozoma Saint John, Sutton Stracke, and Rachel Zoe. Kathy Hilton and Jennifer Tilly are also expected to appear as friends of the cast.
Production for the new season is reportedly underway. While some cast members attended the recent nuptials of Saint John and Keely Watson in Ghana, Remini is slated to begin filming this week in Southern California. Tracy Tutor of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" also announced her joining the "RHOBH" cast on August 19, expressing excitement for the new chapter.
