Heather Rae El Moussa.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty
Monica Schipper/Getty
Heather Rae El Moussawill not appear inSelling Sunsetnext season, a source confirms to PEOPLE.
The reality star, 36, appeared to hint that her time on the Netflix reality series had come to an end in an Instagram post on Monday. Alongsidea photoof herself and cast memberBre Tiesi, El Moussa wrote of her costar, “The yin to my yang. Opposite in almost every way but became besties immediately — and even though we’re not on the same show together anymore, our friendship is stronger than ever.”
In a further nod to the move, the second slide of her post featured a quote about two friends going in “opposite directions.”
El Moussa had already taken on a reduced role inSelling Sunset, making only occasional appearances in season 7 (which premiered Nov. 3).
A representative for Netflix did not immediately reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Heather Rae El Moussa (left) and Bre Tiesi in ‘Selling Sunset’.BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC
BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC
She firstrevealed she’d have a lesser role in season 7in March. “Season 7 is filming right now, but I’ve been off maternity leave and I’ve been excited to get back to work and so far I have not been called back,” she told E! News.
When asked how Heather felt about that, she responded: “It’s been a little frustrating. So [I’m] not sure what’s been going on.”
Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram
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“I love being able to prioritize my family and my happiness and step away from some of the drama thatSelling Sunsetbrought into my life,” she said. “A lot of things happened that I choose not to speak about, but overall I am very happy with how my life is.”
Tarek and Heather El Moussa.Frazer Harrison/WireImage
Frazer Harrison/WireImage
Heather told PEOPLE that filming the renovation show has been a much more relaxed experience than her time onSelling Sunset. “I can just film with my husband now, drama free,” she said, jokingly adding, “It is so incredible that I don’t have to worry about fighting with a girl when I go to work.”
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Selling Sunset’s Jason Oppenheim, president and founder of the Oppenheim Group, told PEOPLE ahead of the season 7 premiere that he and the rest of the cast were feeling El Moussa’s absence.
“I really miss Heather,” he said. “I miss Heather being around when we’re filming, and she’s [living] in Newport Beach, so I’m not really seeing her as much in the L.A. office anymore. She’s just such a fun, easygoing personality to be around. So I think everyone misses Heather when she’s not here.”
Tiesi also addressed Heather’s smaller role, tellingE! Newsin July that she was “devastated to lose” her as a show regular. “I absolutely adore Heather,” she said. “I’m very sad to hear that she is not going to be as big a part.”
source: people.com
