Phaedra Parks is returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta!
“You called, I answered,” Parks announced on Instagram Monday, sharing the news with a photoshoot of her holding a peach outside a private jet.
His announcement came almost a month after news broke that Kenya Moore would be leaving the series. In June, ET confirmed that the 53-year-old reality star would not return for season 16 after your suspension by Bravo in early June. Kenya was sidelined at the time over alleged drama involving RHOA newcomer Brittany Eady.
In response, a source told ET that she has decided to part ways with the franchise, despite previously expressing interest in returning. declaring that she was not going “anywhere” and receiving support from her castmates and longtime friends.
“Kenya will not return to RHOA this season. She decided it was best for herself to walk away after how she felt the incident was handled and how she was treated,” a source shared with ET.
Kenya later vaguely addressed her decision to exit the show in a tweet, writing, “You guys are the best fans anyone could ask for. and I love you all so much. Always and forever.” The former Miss USA also added, “#TeamTwirlForever,” referring to her fanbase.
In April, Parks walked the red carpet at the grand opening of the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, where she spoke with ET’s Brice Sander about his future on TV and what it was like being part of the 10th season of Married to Medicine.
“You know what, they are very different from each other The housewives “because they are professional women, but they have very strong relationships and true friendships,” Parks said of her colleagues. Married to Medicine castmates. “So it was a good time.”
“We actually started filming two days ago,” she added at the time, confirming her return for another season of the Bravo reality show. “We’re back for more.”
When asked if this meant she would be returning to RHOA for season 16, “I don’t know if that puts all the rumors to rest,” Parks teased coyly. “Because I’m a multifaceted kind of girl.”
With Porsha Williams’ return, Parks was more inclined to consider a comeback after her exit in Season 9 in 2017.
“I love Porsha and, you know, we’ve been talking, and hopefully we can work something out,” Parks said. “Porsha is my girl, so I’m really excited for her.”
Despite being absent for several seasons, Parks said she feels “the door has always been open” for her return.
“But I want to do what’s best for me and my family, so it has to be the right opportunity,” she said. “And it has to be with the right castmates.”
Bravo announced Williams’ return to RHOA — and its comprehensive talent deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment — in February.
Under the deal, she will collaborate exclusively with NBCUniversal Entertainment on scripted projects spanning the company’s broadcast and streaming platforms.
“I am incredibly grateful for the vision and faith NBCUniversal has placed in me to be a bigger part of their family,” Williams said on social media at the time. “I look forward to returning to The Real Housewives of Atlantaand showing the world my new world!”
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