Whether it’s a deadly pandemic or a Real Housewife’s departure from her show, tragedy tends to bond people. Lisa Vanderpump’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills exit was no exception, according to Erika Jayne, who recently told Us Weekly that the restaurateur’s decision to leave the Bravo series brought the cast closer together! Video: Hillary Clinton Delivers Her Real Housewives Tagline On WWHL! The 48-year-old reality star and singer told the outlet: Erika added: Thankfully, the cast also said goodbye to certain drama involving the SUR mogul — like the infamous “Puppy Gate” conflict, which, as fans remember, stemmed from Dorit Kemsley adopting a pooch from Vanderpump Dogs that ultimately ended up in a kill shelter. Related: The New Real