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Why does Kyle hate Ken?

Regina | December 8, 2011 | 6 Comments More

(December 8, 2011) – What exactly is going on with Kyle Richards and her sister’s new boyfriend, Ken Blumenfeld?

From the moment Ken first appeared on camera we have watched as Kyle cries every time she thinks about her sister moving in with Ken, whom she clearly does not approve of as her sister’s suitor.

Some people have focused on the fact that Ken is not exactly George Clooney which seems positively ridiculous to us. We have never been looks-oriented, but Ken is not exactly the hunchback of Notre Dame either.

Still Kyle talks about the guy like he’s a scandalized wreck, not unlike the former Penn State assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky, whose murky activities were whispered about for years, rather than addressed directly the moment their horrors were first alleged.

We haven’t the slightest idea what Kyle knows about Ken. We’re not even sure if she knows anything at all. But Kyle’s theatrics when she talks about Ken sets our imagination into overdrive wondering if he’s, at worst, Kim’s drug dealer or if it is simply a case of Ken not being rich enough for Big Kathy and her trained gold digging daughters.

As much as we think Kyle is having a horrible season that is highlighting her worst traits, we know there must be some reason she’s horrified that her older sister is shacking up with Ken. We just cannot figure out what the problem is.

We bring up this subject that we’ve been meaning to discuss since the first time we saw Ken on camera, because next week it looks like Kim is going to have a breakdown when she explains to Kyle that her children are not all accepting Ken as she had hoped. We learn in this preview clip that Kim’s son Chad is fine with it all. But Brooke and Kimberly are having trouble accepting Kim’s boyfriend.


This doesn’t seem that strange to us. Children often have trouble when their mothers divide their attention and affection after adding a new man to their lives. That doesn’t seem that odd. But what does seem extremely strange is Kyle’s reaction to Ken.

We really wish Kyle would explain what her issue is with Ken. Did he do something bad to her? Is he a dangerous character? Is he a criminal? Does he sell or give drugs to Kim?

Is it that he was charged with a DUI in 2009, as Radar Online reported? If he was arrested for drunk driving, and we have no reason to doubt that, is it possible that Kim met Ken in rehab when she checked in for the first time earlier this year? Makes sense to us. Rehab romances are not uncommon, though they are rarely a great idea.

Is it that Kim’s children think Ken is controlling, as Kyle alleged earlier this season? If trying to control Kim makes someone dangerous in Kim’s life, Kyle should be court-ordered to stay away from her. She is literally the single most controlling character we’ve ever encountered either in real life or while watching Reality TV.

Is it that Ken is a ladies man and is rumored to have continued to stroll around match.com, despite the fact that he was allegedly in a committed relationship with Kim?

Kyle has alluded to the fact that she must keep her reasons for disliking Ken to herself for fear of revealing information that her sister prefers to keep secret. But we cannot help but wonder what the real problem is because Kyle has such a strong negative reaction to Ken whenever he is the subject of any scene that appears on camera during the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

And it just seems odd that hushed allegations rank among fair game in Kyle’s repertoire of story lines, but when it comes to explaining her reasons for being so negative about her sister’s boyfriend, she must remain mum out of respect for the privacy of people she has treated so disrespectfully.

We think it is high time Ken and all of his hushed problems come out from under the woodwork and were addressed directly. None of us are without a problematic moment in our pasts. Just like the sunlight that is needed in Franklin Lakes where Teresa and Juicy Joe skulk in the shadows of their bankruptcy, Kim and Ken and Kyle need to come forward and reveal who they are, if they want to continue on this Reality TV show, unscathed by the rumors and dangerous imaginations that clog the Housewives blagosphere.

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Category: Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Uncategorized

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  • MaggieG

    You’re right that it seems like we’re missing something when it comes to Ken. u00a0Why would Kyle react with such distress over her sister’s choice of boyfriend? u00a0Perhaps Kyle is being immature or over reacting to something she doesn’t like about Ken, who knows.nFrom currently circulating rumors she never moved in with him & she is now in rehab.nnBravo/Berwick (if we’re going to bust chops then it’s time we point fingers at more than Andy Cohen) is so busted when it comes to credibility in their reality format. Between the rumors of producers’ telling the Housewives to amp up the drama “or else” and the infamous editing, they have left any semblance of truth in the dust. u00a0Couple that with the Housewives’ inability to discuss issues beyond the current timeline & you’ve got a recipe for misdirection.nIt makes for sceptical viewers.

    • Anonymous

      We think you’re right on the money that Frances Berwick is equally – if not more – responsible for what appears on camera. Thank you for pointing that out.

      And when you mention the Housewives’ inability to talk about anything that happens beyond the current timeline, we agree with you 100%.

      The best example of why that is a problem is in New Jersey, where the cast met to discuss last season, but where living out the drama in real time, and on Twitter of all places.

      That entire reunion episode was nearly unwatchable because those who are Twitter had to pretend we had no idea there was a huge, emotional outburst the night before the Count Basie Theater reunion was filmed.

      If we were in charge of that reunion, we would have unshackled everyone and let everyone speak in real time about what happened at the fashion show that set Jacqueline into the Twittosophere, revealing what she knew about Teresa’s role in embarrassing Melissa with the arrival of the guy from the strip club.

      Pretending that didn’t happen, because it was from next season, did nothing more than make the show wholly irrelevant in real time.

      And no one is to blame for that more than Frances Berwick and Andy Cohen.

  • kp

    I have to agree. There is something very wrong. I have a sister who has dated some extremely undesirable types that I did not like; however, I never reacted to them the way Kyle did. Definitely more here than Kyle has revealed.

    • Anonymous

      You’re right.

      I have three sisters. And truth be told, I am the one – or at least one of two – most likely to date crazy guys. Still none of us would ever treat Ken (or any of our husbands/boyfriends) the way Kyle has.

      My sister even married a true nut but we still love him because he’s a great guy, as challenging as he may be. Why? Because if he makes our sister happy, we’re all on-board.

      I just wonder why Kyle doesn’t see it the same way.

  • Cthjarvis

    Psssst  Kyle, your roots need a touch-up. And I grew up living with a pony-tail flipping alcoholic mother, and watching Kim brings it all back. I really hope Bravo does NOT rehire Taylor, Dana or Brandi…total trailer trash. And Bravo has done nothing but exploit a woman with addictions. Shame on them and shame on Kyle for allowing it.

    • Anonymous

      Well, truth be told my roots need a touch-up too. And it was even worse three weeks ago when I was one of those cringe-worthy people you see in grocery stores from time to time. For that reason I feel for Kyle about her roots, but I didn’t notice her hair because she must have far fewer white hairs than I do. :D

      Bravo is definitely exploiting Kim. And that is definitely sad to watch and sick to consider. Next time the show airs, we’re going to see that Kim is late for Mauricio’s birthday party in Hawaii. And we’re going to watch as Kyle is extraordinarily surprised she is not right on time. How Kyle could be shocked is beyond me. Kim is never around. Why would she be on time for her brother-in-law’s birthday party in another state when she cannot manage to get across town for anything else?

      As much as I like Dana (I know I am alone) and as much as I think Brandi is a fantastic addition to the show (like many other people), I agree with you 100% that Taylor has to go. She is literally too much and nothing about what she is showing us sounds believable at all.

      Thank you for reading and commenting. Just because I do not agree with all of what you have to say, doesn’t mean I do not appreciate your feeling free to share you thoughts. The opposite is true: I love it. :D

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