Kenya Moore is officially setting aside her peach for next season, at least — because she’s not returning to ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ … and that could get ugly.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Kenya will not return as a cast member for the remainder of production on the new season (16) after being sidelined indefinitely for allegedly revealing sexually explicit posters of the newcomer Brittany Eady apparently having oral sex.
Now, we’re told that Kenya hasn’t been fired from ‘RHOA’…instead, we’re told that both sides have agreed that she’ll just be taking a break from the show for now. Our sources say Bravo is keeping the door open for a future return – however, they also tell us that Kenya is considering legal options right now… because she’s not happy with how this whole mess is playing out. unfolded.
In case you’re unfamiliar, all the drama started when Brittany allegedly threatened Kenya at the start of filming for the upcoming season — with Brittany allegedly using the word “gun” in conversation about Kenya during one of their feuds.
Sources close to the production tell TMZ … the allegation that Brittany threatened to use a gun was indeed investigated — but we’re told it was never substantiated by the network. These same sources also claim that there was never a gun during filming.
Afterwards, Kenya ended up showing off NSFW posters of her co-star at the grand opening of her own hair spa while Brittany wasn’t there. Bravo launched an investigation into this… and in the end, we’re told that Kenya’s behavior was considered a violation of his code of conduct.
Despite this… we’re told that Kenya still feels wronged – with sources familiar with the situation saying its security concerns are a big part of the disconnect between it and the grid at the moment – and they’re simply not keeping an eye on it. in what is happening. eye. So two sides to this story, obviously.
Kenya’s former co-star, Kandi Burruss came to her defense following news of her suspension… so she clearly has ‘RHOA’ folks still on her side.
Of course, Bravo has faced a number of problems this year, with the network being hit with separate lawsuits from former housewives Leah McSweeney It is Caroline Manzo …which are being litigated in court right now.
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In terms of what Kenya may or may not do next… remains to be determined.
Stay tuned …