The door is OPEN, and NeNe Leakes is coming again to Bravo! After weeks of rumors, TMZhas confirmed that The Real Housewives of Atlanta O.G. will certainly star within the newly introduced The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip.
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Citing manufacturing sources, the outlet reviews that NeNe is predicted to have a notable presence when the collection stops in Atlanta, showing solely throughout that leg of the journey.
In the months main as much as the affirmation, indicators of a reconciliation had already begun to floor. Bravo government Frances Berwick beforehand acknowledged that the door was open for NeNe’s return, whereas NeNe herself confirmed to BOSSIPthat she and NBC Universal had been on higher phrases after settling her 2022 lawsuit.
“I see the clips, and I see the feedback that individuals make—folks assume that I’m in a nasty place with Bravo or NBC, and that’s simply not the case,” stated NeNe to Managing Editor, Dani Canada. “There’s been a lot speak. We’ve truly cleared all of our disagreements; we’ve truly sat on the identical desk and labored by way of this stuff. We’ve labored with all of that stuff.”
She continued,
“And then typically I feel persons are not considering I’m working for NBC. You know, while you see me internet hosting the Oscars or the Emmys on the pink carpet, they personal these carpets, and if we had been in some form of beef, they might not have me on their carpets. I simply assume that individuals don’t actually see it like that. They don’t actually get that. NBC owns Bravo, and we’re in an okay place. We are courting, so I feel it’s gradual, however thus far, all is effectively.”
Not solely that, however The Neighborhood Talk beforehand reported that the The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum was in negotiations to reenter the Real Housewives universe by way of The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip, alongside Gizelle Bryant, who was stated to be the primary dedicated forged member, with Monique Samuels additionally rumored to be in early discussions.
“I’ve made the very arduous and tough resolution to not be part of Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 13,” stated the O.G. on the time whereas seemingly holding again tears and calling it “not a straightforward resolution.” “I began on the Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008. We took off like a rocket, you would have by no means instructed me that I might star ton this little present and it nonetheless be going robust 13, 14, years later. It has been arduous, I’m simply so blissful that I can say that I used to be a part of a style that opened up doorways for black ensemble actuality exhibits to step up and be part of what all of us now love a lot—actuality TV.”
She went on to sue Bravo, NBCUniversal and the manufacturing firms behind #RHOA, citing claims of racism and a hostile workplace. The lawsuit was withdrawn later that summer, because the matter was moved to arbitration by mutual settlement.
The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip Was Announced At BravoCon, Rumors Swirl That Mary Cosby Joined The Cast
The Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip, slated to debut in 2026, was introduced by Andy Cohen at BravoCon 2025 as a strategic evolution of the extensively well-liked Ultimate Girls Trip.
Now, quite than luxe worldwide getaways, Ultimate Road Trip will ship iconic Housewives of previous and current throughout the nation to landmark cities throughout the franchise’s 20-year historical past.
In addition to NeNe, Gizelle and Monique rumored to seem on the collection, Mary Cosby of The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City is rumored to affix alongside the likes of Gizelle Bryant, Alexia Napola and Countess Luann Luann de Lesseps.
