Brandi Glanville confirms 'Real Housewives' departure

Brandi Glanville will not return as a series regular on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 6.

The 42-year-old reality star confirmed as much on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast Wednesday. Rumors of her departure began last week amid reports Kim Richards will take a break from the Bravo show.

"They've been awesome, and Bravo will always be my family," she said. "Like [executive producer] Andy [Cohen] said, it's the mafia. You never really get to leave us. And they've been so great to me, and if I'm available and they need me, they know where to find me."

Glanville joined the series as a guest in season 2, and was made a series regular in season 3. The reality star issued a statement about her departure on the Bravo website after her announcement on the podcast episode.

"The past 4 years have been amazing, a complete roller coast of a ride," she said. "I will always be thankful to Bravo for the opportunities that have come along with doing this pop culture phenomenon of a show. In the meantime, I'm working hard on my podcast, my new wine business and my clothing line."

Glanville teased her possible return to television, telling fans to "keep an eye out for [her] next adventure that will show everyone a more well-rounded side of who [she] really [is]." The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has not set a season 6 premiere date.