The title is the eighth episode of Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) . While Vanderpump Rules also has a Season 9, Episode 8 (titled "Pitch Not-So-Perfect"), the specific "Showdown at Villa Rosa" refers to one of the most infamous arguments in Bravo history between Lisa Vanderpump (LVP) and Kyle Richards . Episode Overview: RHOBH S9E8

"Goodbye, Kyle!" — yelled by Ken Todd as he kicked Kyle out of the house.

Kyle visits Villa Rosa to tell Lisa that the other women believe she leaked a story to Radar Online .

This episode is widely considered the "end of an era" for the franchise. Following this showdown, Lisa Vanderpump stopped filming with the rest of the cast and ultimately chose not to attend the Season 9 reunion, leading to her .

Lisa vehemently denies the leak, even swearing on her children’s lives.

Lisa's husband, Ken Todd , becomes defensive of his wife, leading to a shouting match where he famously tells Kyle, "You're a fake friend!" and demands she leave. Secondary Storylines:

The episode aired on , and serves as a pivotal turning point that effectively ended the long-standing friendship between Kyle and LVP. Primary Conflict