Denise Richards dealt major TV career blow amid costly divorce from Aaron Phypers
According to TMZ, the television network aired the reality series as a limited feature and never planned for it to grow.
It comes days after the 54-year-old actress' husband of six years, Aaron Phypers, filed for divorce.
But Denise — a former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member — could possibly make a cameo on the upcoming season of the franchise, in which she'd open up about the split.
Phypers, 52, filed for divorce on Monday, July 7, after six years of marriage.
He listed the date of separation as July 4.
The actor cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the breakup, and he is requesting spousal support.
The estranged couple appear together on the reality TV series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, along with her daughters Sami, 21, Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13.
Denise showed no signs of marital trouble as she posed in a sexy swimsuit in 4th of July photos shared on Instagram.
The last time she posted an image with her husband was in April, and their most recent red carpet appearance was in May.
Phypers and Richards began dating in 2017, got engaged in January 2018, and tied the knot that September.
Their Malibu wedding ceremony was filmed for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
The actress was previously married to Charlie Sheen from 2002 to 2006.
Richards allegedly only agreed to star in her reality TV series because she 'needed the money.'
The show follows the actress, Aaron, and her three daughters as they navigate the complexities of blended family life.
However, it's been claimed that silver screen siren only let the cameras into her home because she is 'cash strapped' following her departure from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and the lack of child support from ex-husband Charlie.
In October 2021 a judge ruled that Charlie no longer had to pay his ex-wife after their daughter Sami — who has reportedly made $3 million on OnlyFans — moved in with him.
Speaking to The US Sun, a source revealed: 'The only reason she's doing the reality show is the same reason she's doing her Only Fans — she needs the money.'
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