This franchise had to fire three Housewives to afford one returned one who won’t even have a decent story line this year.
Real Housewives of Atlanta
Shereé Whitfield, Marlo Hampton, Sanya Richards-Ross
Porsha Williams
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is gearing up for its 16th season with a revamped cast. Returning stars Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora will be joined by Porsha Williams, who makes a comeback after a two-season absence. Williams also secured a talent deal with NBCUniversal. Additionally, newcomers include Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley, with Shamea Morton Mwangi upgraded to a full-time Housewife.
Notably absent from the upcoming season are former cast members Shereé Whitfield, Marlo Hampton, and Sanya Richards-Ross. Longtime fixture Kandi Burruss is also departing after 14 years on the show, citing a desire to focus on other projects. Production delays and restructuring efforts have been ongoing, with executive producer Andy Cohen expressing optimism about the revamped season and the addition of new cast members.