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Why Chrishell Stause Is Leaving Selling Sunset After 9 Seasons
Chrishell Stause has announced she’s leaving Selling Sunset after nine seasons, citing both personal growth and mental health as key factors in her decision.
“I’ve vacillated back and forth with this decision in the past,” Stause told Bustle in an interview published Nov. 7. “I have to be honest—coming from nothing, it’s really hard to turn something like this down.”
But after years on the hit reality series, she revealed that not even “Jesus Christ himself” could convince her to return, particularly given the ongoing drama with several cast members.
“I’ve reached a place where I don’t need the show financially,” she continued. “I’m fortunate to have other opportunities because continuing on the show is no longer good for my mental health.”
Stause, who married her partner, G Flip, in 2023, reflected on her portrayal in the series.
“With Emma, I just look like an overbearing friend,” she said, referencing alleged offensive comments from Emma’s boyfriend, Blake Davis, about non-binary people. “There were so many things that would have completely vindicated me and my perspective, and they left all of that out.”
Despite leaving the show, Stause expressed goodwill toward the series.
“If they continue, I wish them the best. By the time they do another season, I may not even watch it. But I harbor no ill will toward the show—it’s given me countless opportunities, and I don’t want to be bitter about leaving, even if it’s not in the way I would have preferred.”
Her decision came during her final reunion taping. “After so many hours, I thought, ‘Sit here, get through it. You’re not a quitter, but you never have to do this again,” Stause said. “And I promise you, to your soul, you won’t.”
Looking ahead, Stause is embracing new creative directions, particularly projects reflecting her queer identity.
“Since coming out, I’ve done four or five things that were queer,” she explained. “At first I thought, ‘I can still play straight!’ But now I want to lean in. I’d love to lead a holiday movie with queer stories at the center.”
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