The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills delivered one of its most emotional moments yet.
New cast member Amanda Frances, 40, opened up about a devastating loss she has carried for years.
In a confessional on January 22, Amanda shared that her twin son, Zion, died just days after birth.
“Three years ago, I had twins, Canaan and Zion,” Amanda said.
“Emergency C section. Middle of the night. Born 11 weeks early.”
Then she said the words no parent should ever have to say.
“Zion didn’t make it. He died five days later in the NICU.”
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Amanda shared her story with her costars: Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, and Rachel Zoe.
Through tears, Amanda explained what went wrong.
“Zion’s placenta was faulty,” she said.
“He was having a hard time in the womb.”
Then came the moment that stunned viewers.
“Zion unfortunately died in my arms the first time I ever held him.”
The room fell silent.
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Amanda shared that her surviving son, Canaan, spent 68 days in the NICU before finally coming home. He is now 3 years old.
But his birthday comes with pain.
Zion’s death anniversary falls just five days after Canaan’s birthday.
“Every year it’s the most joyful and sad week,” Amanda said.
“I can’t think of everything Canaan overcame without thinking of Zion not making it.”
She added quietly, “He lives on in us.”
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The anniversary of Zion’s death landed on the same night as a tense dinner at Rachel Zoe’s home.
Only Kyle Richards knew what the day meant.
When Dorit confronted Amanda about her comments on her divorce from Paul PK Kemsley, Amanda snapped.
“Can I be really honest?” she told the group.
“Zion died three years ago today, and I’m holding on by a thread.”
Then she said it plainly.
“My kid died.”
Amanda left the dinner shortly after.
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