Lisa Vanderpump has quit "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" after nine seasons.
Vanderpump explained her decision to "Extra" while attending the Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTs in Hollywood event Thursday.
She received the event's Legacy Award.
"It's a poignant moment for me, having been through the demise of 'Housewives,'" the star said of the honor. "Just to be here tonight is a feel-good factor."
"The last year was a very negative year for me," she added of Season 9."I just had a horrible time with the show and the women. It was a very sad time in my life and it wasn't made any better. I just decided to walk away."
Vanderpump said her spinoff show, "Vanderpump Rules," will remain on Bravo.
Vanderpump clashed with her "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" co-stars in Season 9 following #Puppygate.
Her co-stars accused her of leaking stories about Dorit Kemsley after a dog Kemsley adopted from Vanderpump's organization ended up in a shelter.
Bravo personality Andy Cohen, who hosts "The Real Housewives" reunions, filmed the Season 9 reunion Wednesday.
He said Vanderpump did not attend the reunion.
