Kim who? Lisa Rinna and Lisa Vanderpump have a ball filming RHOBH after it's revealed co-star Richards 'will not return as a cast member of any kind'

She was one of only two other stars to have worked with Kim Richards since the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills began in 2010.

But Lisa Vanderpump looked like she had already moved on following her old sidekick's rumoured axing as she filmed scenes with the show's hot new attraction Lisa Rinna in the upmarket area of Los Angeles on Thursday.

The dynamic duo did some shopping at a chic boutique for the popular reality television programme.

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Back to the grind: Lisa Rinna and Lisa Vanderpump were filming Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on Thursday

Back to the grind: Lisa Rinna and Lisa Vanderpump were filming Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles on Thursday

Vanderpump, 54, looked lovely as she sauntered down the sidewalk in a figure-flattering black dress and white stilettos.

She rounded off her look with a pair of comically oversized sunglasses and her precious dog Giggy in full costume dress - he wears clothes because he has chronic alopecia.

Her 52-year-old co-star meanwhile went for a more dressed down look of black blouse, trousers and high heels.

Lifting the veil: While some fans may think that the events on the show happen spontaneously, recording it is a surprisingly large scale operation

Lifting the veil: While some fans may think that the events on the show happen spontaneously, recording it is a surprisingly large scale operation

Fetch-ing: Vanderpump's pet dog Giggy was sporting an elaborate purple costume - he wears clothes because he has chronic alopecia

Fetch-ing: Vanderpump's pet dog Giggy was sporting an elaborate purple costume - he wears clothes because he has chronic alopecia

Hatagirl: Lisa's fancy fedora added a touch of outlandish elegance to her all-black ensemble

Hatagirl: Lisa's fancy fedora added a touch of outlandish elegance to her all-black ensemble

The Days of Our Lives legend added a dash of soap star flair to her looked with a yellow fedora and sunglasses combo however.

While the pair were locked on conversation as they chatted for the cameras, it is unlikely they were discussing Vanderpump's old sparring partner Kim, who has been struggling with substance abuse issues. 

Just a month ago it was claimed that while she had been axed from the Bravo series she could be returning for 'cameo' appearances further down the road. 

Discussing Kim?: The outing comes a day after a report claims their co-star Richards will not return to the show in any capacity 

Discussing Kim?: The outing comes a day after a report claims their co-star Richards will not return to the show in any capacity 

Bravo performance: Lisa bid her new friend a theatrical farewell after they finished filming their scenes

Bravo performance: Lisa bid her new friend a theatrical farewell after they finished filming their scenes

Natural beauty: Lisa was looking fresh faced and appeared to be wearing minimal make-up

Natural beauty: Lisa was looking fresh faced and appeared to be wearing minimal make-up

But new TMZ report suggests she will not be a full, part-time, or cast member of any kind and will not even be honoured with the title 'friend of the show.'

Kim has been struggling with substance abuse issues resulting in an arrest and rehab stay which no doubt has to do with this decision.

The former child star had has been on the show since it's first season in 2010, along with sister Kyle, who will be returning.

The excitement continues: Lisa was also filmed stopping to buy a cup of frozen coffee at a trendy cafe
The excitement continues: Lisa was also filmed stopping to buy a cup of frozen coffee at a trendy cafe

The excitement continues: Lisa was also filmed stopping to buy a cup of frozen coffee at a trendy cafe

Kim bye ya: Richards, seen here with her season four castmates, has left the show she helped establish

Kim bye ya: Richards, seen here with her season four castmates, has left the show she helped establish

 

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