“She believes she should get $1.5 million per season, with additional money for appearing at the reunion,” an insider tells the publication.
The source adds that Kim, 51, who was not a regular cast member last season, will remain a “friend” next season. “She wouldn’t even make $150,000 for that,” says the insider.
But Kim feels she’s worth big money — “Kim believes that there is simply no drama without her.”
Bravo execs aren’t necessarily on the same page. “Kim is absolutely delusional if she thinks producers are going to give her anywhere near Lisa’s huge paycheck,” the insider added.
Earlier this month, Kim's sister Kyle Richards hinted about Kim's possible return for Season 7.
"I think she is [returning,]" Kyle told E! News. "I can't confirm that, but I would like to see her back and I know a lot of people would." The younger Richards sister believes that appearing on the series actually helps Kim as she struggles with her sobriety. It gives her purpose and accountability and somewhere to be every day," she added. "I feel like it was a good thing for my sister."
As for what's to come in Season 7, Kyle teased that dynamics within the group has "shifted" all thanks to new cast member.
"Each season, someone new seems to come in and shake things up a bit, so we do have a little shift this season and it's interesting," Kyle told E! News. "Well, it's new. You never know," she said. "In the beginning, it's always great, and then later, you're like, 'Oh my god, this is a nightmare!'"
Returning to Season 7 of RHOBH are Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, Lisa Rinna, Eileen Davidson and Erika Girard will be joined by newbie Dorit Kemsley, who hasn't been confirmed as an official cast member by Bravo, but sources close to production have leaked the news.
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