Chrishell Stause confirms 'Selling Sunset' exit: 'It’s no longer good for my mental health'

This season of "Selling Sunset" has left fans scratching their heads.

The drama, cattiness, and tension seem to have taken over the show, leaving many to wonder if the chaos is even real or just another scripted stunt. Either way, it’s a lot to sit through.

For those following Chrishell Stause’s journey, the change in her persona has not gone unnoticed. Many fans are saying the once-relatable realtor has become a “mean girl”, letting clout get the better of her. And now, after a tumultuous season, she’s officially stepping away.

In an interview with "Bustle", published on November 7, Stause opened up about her decision. “I’ve vacillated back and forth with this decision in the past,” she said.

“I have to be honest, having come from nothing, it’s really hard to turn something like this down.

”But the pressures of the show, she explains, have tipped the balance. “Even ‘Jesus Christ himself’ couldn’t get me to come back for season 10, and neither can 'Selling Sunset' creator Adam DiVello, who has been calling and texting ‘100 times a day’.”

Financially, Stause is in a good place, but the show has taken a toll on her mental health. “I’ve gotten to a place where I don’t need the show financially,” she admits. “I’m lucky to have other forms of employment, because it’s no longer good for my mental health.”

Much of the season’s tension centred around Stause’s conflicts with co-stars, particularly Emma Hernan. Disagreements over Hernan’s boyfriend, Blake Davis, sparked heated debates, with Stause taking a firm stance against his alleged comments comparing being nonbinary to a mental illness.

Social media amplified the fallout, leaving fans questioning boundaries when best friends clash over personal opinions. Stause also expressed frustration over how the show was edited, claiming the narrative painted her unfairly.

“With Emma, I just look like an overbearing friend,” she says. “But there are so many things that would’ve completely vindicated me and my opinion, and they left all of it out.” Reality TV, after all, is often a highlight reel, leaving out context that could make all the difference.

Despite leaving, Stause emphasised she holds no bitterness toward the show. “If they do continue, I wish them the best. By then, I may not watch it. But I have no ill will toward the show. It’s given me so many opportunities, and I don’t want to be bitter, even though I’m leaving not in the way that I would’ve loved.”

With Stause’s exit, fans are left wondering what’s next for "Selling Sunset "and if the show can survive without one of its most "compelling" personalities.