She’s part of one of the most successful reality franchises on television, and when it comes to everyone’s health, they’re taking no chances.
Garcelle Beauvais shared more detailed about her Bravo series The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills halting production of season 11 recently, after some crew members tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The actress and model, who turned 54 years old on Thanksgiving Day, opened up on Tuesday’s episode of The Real, which she co-hosts with Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Bailon.
Opening up: Garcelle Beauvais shared more detailed Tuesday about her Bravo series The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills recently halting production
‘I am so happy to see you guys today, I have been on my own and I’ll tell you why,’ Beauvais began in the episode.
‘We shot for Housewives on Tuesday – Tuesday night we got home and found out a few people on our crew tested positive for COVID.
‘So I’ve been isolated,’ Garcelle, whose birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day this year, continued.
‘We’ve done the right thing, we get tested so many times. We do all the protocols. We get tested at least three times a week, we get tested before we shoot, my kids get tested, I get tested — anybody who’s in my household.
Taking a break: RHOBH was forced to suspend shooting on season 11, after some crew members tested positive for the novel coronavirus
‘And you know, we did the right things,’ the reality star added. ‘But at the same time, it just shows you that [with] this virus – you can touch something. You know, it’s not necessarily just from people.’
Beauvais specified that she’s in the process of completing a 14-day quarantine period, as is everyone else involved with RHOBH, before production can resume on the Bravo series.
She also said that she has experienced absolutely no symptoms of the virus and has so far tested negative.
Amongst friends: The star, who turned 54 years old on Thanksgiving Day, opened up on Tuesday’s episode of The Real to co-hosts Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Bailon
And while it was indeed a letdown to have to spend her special day in lockdown, Garcelle said she has ‘to look at the big picture’.
‘I’m healthy and they’re healthy,’ she said of her family, which includes 13-year-old twin sons Jax and Jaid with ex-husband Mike Nilon, and son Oliver Saunders, 29, with her other ex Daniel Saunders.
‘They came over with food, they brought over a candle,’ Beauvais said. ‘They left it outside the house and waved from the car. It’s the new normal.’
While it was indeed a letdown to have to spend her special day in lockdown: Garcelle said she has ‘to look at the big picture’; seen in October
Glowing: ‘I’m healthy and they’re healthy,’ she said of her family; seen on Instagram
The news broke last week that production on season 11 of RHOBH was halted due to COVID-19 concerns, but details about who tested positive were scarce at the time.
In addition to Garcelle, the new season of RHOBH will welcome back returning stars Lisa Rinna, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne and Sutton Stracke, and bring in new additions Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton.
The new season of the show is expected to air on Bravo next year.
Additionally, Garcelle’s next movie, the highly anticipated Eddie Murphy sequel Coming 2 America, has been pushed to a March 5th, 2021 release.
Last week: News broke that production on season 11 of RHOBH was halted due to COVID-19 concerns, but details about who tested positive were scarce at the time
In addition to Garcelle: The new season of RHOBH will welcome back returning stars Lisa Rinna, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards (pictured, left), Erika Jayne and Sutton Stracke, and bring in new additions Crystal Kung Minkoff and Kathy Hilton