'RHOBH' Reunion Standoff: Kim Richards Demanding Big Bucks To Show
Feb. 25 2016, Published 8:46 p.m. ET
Kim Richards is ready to make a triumphant return to the limelight after her sobriety struggles and the loss of her beloved ex-husband, Monty Brinson. But she'd also like to get paid! RadarOnline.com has learned she wants to get some cash from her participation in the RHOBH reunion.
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 51, will appear in upcoming episodes of the show as she attempts to mend fences with her sister, Kyle. Kim wasn't a full time cast member this season due to her ongoing addiction issues, but now that she's back on the wagon an insider said Bravo is desperate to have her come to the reunion.
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"Kim knows how much the network wants her, and she is hoping to score a hefty payday," the source revealed. "She has bills to pay!'
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Kim is also appearing on Lifetime network's The Mother/Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition, with her daughter, Kimberly Jackson. Jackson, 21, pleads in a preview clip, "I want you to stay healthy always," referring to Richards' well-documented struggles with substance abuse.
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In addition, dealing with Monty Brinson's cancer diagnosis for the last two years "essentially put Kim's life on hold," the source told Radar. "She always wanted to be there for him, and the rest of her life suffered. She wasn't able to be completely devoted to her sobriety."
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Relying on sisters Kathy Hilton and Kyle for financial support has been "very humbling for Kim," the insider explained. "It's now time for Kim to take responsibility for earning a paycheck."
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"Kim wants the world to see how she has been able to overcome so many obstacles, including two arrests, and trips to rehab," the insider said. "She never gave up, even when everything was stacked against her. She wants to come back to RHOBH next season, happy and healthy."
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"More than anything, family is the most important thing for Kim. With her daughter, Brooke happily married, it's only a matter of time until she becomes a grandmother," said the insider. "She wants to be a role model and inspiration for her kids."