Real Housewives of Atlanta fans, we’ve got some casting tea for you. Shamea Morton is keeping her spot on the show, and NeNe Leakes is not joining her, according to Andy Cohen. The Bravo executive producer shut down all those wild rumors that have been floating around online.
Cohen directly denied the claims about Shamea’s alleged firing and NeNe’s possible return during a live video. “I read all these casting rumors online that came out over the weekend, and I’m going to tell you that they’re not true,” he said. If you want a preview of what’s coming next season, just look at the current cast—that’s your Real Housewives of Atlanta lineup, honey.
Cohen also emphasized that Bravo executives are genuinely happy with the current group. “If you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast. This is the group, guys. I mean, we love this group. So spoiler alert, we’re very happy,” he added.
The cast includes Shamea, Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakley—a solid ensemble bringing the heat and drama we expect from the Atlanta ladies.
NeNe’s name has remained tied to the series even after her legal conflict with Bravo and Cohen. At one point, she accused the executive of racism and threatened legal action. She later expressed a willingness to repair their relationship, leaving some fans hopeful that the original Atlanta star might eventually return to shake things up.
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