The Bravo suits are taking forever to makeup their minds about who will stay and who will go for RHOA season 12. Currently, the only definite yes is Porsha Williams. This is not a shocker, she has been moved into the role of queen bee.
The bad news for us is that Kenya Moore is not in negotiations at all. She was not even contacted by Bravo. So there is no indication that she will be back in any capacity on RHOA season 12. I think that is a huge mistake. But, it is what it is and this is what my sources are saying. I can’t discount it because it is not what I want to hear.
In other news, while no final decision has been made regarding Nene Leakes, it seems the suits are afraid to move on without her. At least for the upcoming season. While releasing her is still on the table, it seems their ratings metrics are leaning toward keeping her. It does seem like they are taking their time sending out pick-up letters for next season. Are they deliberately making her squirm?
If they do in fact keep her, Nene Leakes is pushing hard for Phaedra Parks to come back as a friend on RHOA season 12. Because God knows she needs a friend. This will take a considerable amount of time away from Phaedra Parks new career as as Wilhelmina model. But we must all sacrifice for the greater good.
Tamara Tattles exclusive source reports that they are not planning a major shakeup. Research and focus groups are lackluster on both Eva Marcille and Shamari Devoe. The suits prefer Eva over Shamari for the most part. But they are both budget-friendly so they will both likely stay.
Don’t Expect A Major Shake Up On RHOA Season 12
As of this moment (save your thumbs if it changes) it looks like everyone is coming back. The only possible change could be Tanya Sam. Shamari Devoe could be demoted to a friend and Tanya would take the peach. This is a choice they went back and forth on for a couple MONTHS during the casting for this season. Tanya Sam seems to bring more shade. Shamari Devoe is a little less interesting but appeals to their favorite demographic. It’s really not a big deal either way.
There is no talk about Kandi Burruss of Cynthia Bailey going anywhere. Marlo Hampton is quite pleased with her very nice contract.
There are no new faces on the table. If Nene Leakes gets her way, we will be seeing Phaedra Parks but not Kenya Moore.
I’ll keep you informed if I hear of any changes to the cast for RHOA Season 12. Don’t blame the messenger. Remember, I told you the Bravo suits were very pleased with the ratings this season. On the bright side, at least they aren’t talking about Sheree Whitfield.
Bring Bryson’s 4 baby mama’s && that’ll really shake things up.
Love the comment Danny hahahaha! I wonder if Nene even speaks to him anymore? She never talks about him at all or any of her grandchildren?? TT can you imagine the spaz Nene would have if they shot a scene with even one of the baby mamas??! Similar to how Phaedra contacted Nene’s sisters and she flipped out over it……we can only hope … LOL
TT, do you think Kandi will quit if Phaedra comes back?
Yes. If they bring her back for a scene, she might just refuse to film that scene. But she won’t be interacting with her on camera. Full stop. I really don’t expect Phaedra back for exactly that reason. Kandi is the favorite of production and the decision makers and Andy Cohen. Because she is a true professional.I seriously doubt they would risk pissing her off.
My source just said that Nene is pushing for it. Despite the likelihood that Nene will return, make no mistake, production and the suits are not her biggest fans. I don’t think Phaedra will be back. I’m just reporting that Nene is pushing for it.
Ms. TT that was reassuring. We don’t need a Phaedra back for sure and we don’t need NeNe either.
I hope the Phaedra talk is just talk.
I can’t see NBCu, in the age of MeToo, re-employing somebody who was proven to have made false accusations.
What will she
liesay about the next Housewife who displeases her?Hopefully they won’t take the chance.
It’d be disgusting to effectively reward Phaedra for having done that.
I agree she herself should never even consider returning after the conflict she caused. It was disgusting and disgraceful.
Thanks for the RHOA update, TT. I’ve been seeing the rumors elsewhere, so I’ve been hoping you’d serve us the real tea. As always, my cup is now piping hot and overflowing!
I’m done if Nene comes back. I miss Kenya. I have so many friends who religiously watch New York in Beverly Hills but don’t bother with Atlanta anymore. They really need to do something to fix that show.
On the one hand, I’d love to see Kenya return and reclaim her throne. On the other, I’ve enjoyed not watching and having to suffer through Nene’s delusions that anyone really gives a flying fuck what she thinks or wants. All I know for sure is Phaedra should NEVER be allowed to return for the disgusting, vile things she has said about Kandi.
My thoughts exactly! I watched maybe 2-3 episodes but the show is broken.
Agreed. While the show may need a doctor to sort out what ails it, a Head Doctor is decidedly not what’s called for here I should think.
What the hell took you so long to find this place? Errrr I mean welcome!
Am I the only one who misses Phaedra’s old shady crooked ass? I find her to be much better at the shit disturbing than Sheree. And by the time this all airs Apollo will be almost out so there’s her storyline for two seasons. What do you all think?
No, I was over her after the whole Kandi situation. She was out for blood and went way too far. I honestly would rather have Kim Z back.
I also mess Ms Shady Parks.
I miss Phaedra as well. I don’t agree with what she said, however, I think it was wrong to fire Phaedra. When Tamara from RHOC setup Gretchen to be taken advantage of by her son she did not get fired. I don’t like double standards. If Kandi don’t want to film with Phaedra then she can film with the other ladies. If Tamara can be forgiven so should Phaedra. I hope Phaedra comes back I love her wit and over the top antics and bring Dwight back I love him!
I do not get the draw of Kenya — yes, she brings the drama, but in the way that NeNe is bringing it this year. It’s all about her all the time — what a bore. NeNe is as unwatchable these days as Zolciak, We love the drama, but those two need intensive therapy, not a reality show platform (but yes, we need some Phaedra!)
So you want the drama to be Phaedra accusing people of rape? Or Phaedra claiming her husband is the only person committing felonious acts? Or Phaedra digging up Nene’s estranged family to parade around on the show? Or do you prefer Phaedra pretending to practice law, or Phaedra pretending to be a mortician or Phaedra the Wilhelmina model or Phaedra the exercise expert or Phaedra the doting mother or Phaedra the “author” selling her book to religious congregations in exchange for a love offering for appearing, or Phaedra the head doctor or Phaedra devoted church member?
I’m curious which Phaedra you would like to return.
I don’t understand how they can even consider bringing Phaedra back. She’s horrible! Everyone always praises the “shade” she threw at Kenya at the reunion regarding Kenya possibly using a sperm donor- but I thought that was in such poor taste and insensitive to those struggling with infertility. She’s disgusting!! And she was capable of being even more disgusting when she said those vile things about Kandi! Go away, Baby Bop!
Your tea has been the most accurate when it comes to this cast…and I’m hating that right now!!! I really, really wanted to see Kenya back. I don’t get what she did that was so awful to deserve this much hate on Bravo’s side when there is so much demand to see her back. Nene can go…I don’t mean to sound heartless…but I could have gone the entire season without her cancer storyline..it was the first time I’ve ever seen someone makes some else’s cancer diagnosis more of a hardship for them than the actual patient.
What do you mean “the bad news for us”? I’m elated. I may be in the minority, but I didn’t miss Kenya and I wouldn’t be interested in her clashing with Nene if that is the only way she would come back.
They really need to ditch Cynthia. Her time has truly expired.
So happy not to see Kenya on my television!
I would LOVE. LOVE. LOVE to see [email protected]
I am so stoked that Kenya is still disliked, and fingers crossed, wont be back. Ditching Yes Ma’am-Cynthia would be another early Xmas gift. It would such a lesson to the others about stepping into the shoes of production inviting people Bravo dislike simply to upset the apple cart. Bravo came through to the defense of Nene, in a way, and I loved it!
Yes i feel Cynthia need to go and bring Phaedra back she kept things very interesting. Send Cynthia packing and she can be with her friend Kenya.
Ditto
While I would love to see Kenya, I don’t mind her not being in the mix next season. Why haven’t they tried to get Monique, Tamar or maybe even Syleena Johnson on the show? The ratings would go through the roof. Cynthia is one of my favorites but definitely shouldn’t hold a peach next season. Honestly the show needs a shakeup like they did in NY but if not bring Kandi, Porsha, Tanya and Shamari back for sure. I honestly don’t understand how bravo is paying Nene millions each season when that money could be going to some real movers and shakers in Atlanta.
Oh so glad there will be no Kenya! I hope they have NeNe back, I could do w/o Tanya or Shamari but I don’t make those decisions.
Yes I am glad to hear Nene is likely to return. Tanya is a misfit like Kim Fields was. Eva, yikes, nothing but a fraud.
KENYA, KENYA. KENYA KENYA, KENYA, KENYA,
Let’s all say KENYA
I don’t like NeNe, Tanya, Eva, Shamari, or Cynthia. Or their men (really don’t want them more than a party or two).
Lol, wonder why i even watch.
Aww, I really wished Kenya was returning. I’m way beyond over NeNe. I couldn’t care any less about what Porsha has going on. The rumor is that Porsha has several years of owed tax debt, so her new position is needed!
Porsha mattered to me until she lied and implied Nene touched her in her closet. She still doing the most to damage people’s reputation without giving a damn. I now know for sure, I will never see it for Porsha EVER again. First is was Kandi rand the ape stuff, and now its Nene being physically aggressive with pregnant women. She doing too much to hurt people. Disingenuous and fickle.
“Kandi and the rape stuff” sorry
The tax debt is not a rumor. There are photos of Porsha’s actual lien notice which is recorded at the courthouse. She owes approx. $197,000 for 2017 and approx. $37,000 for 2015. Granted that amount may include penalties and interest. She owes $5.000 total for 2009, 2011, and 2012. Additionally the IRS will record a lien even when you have a payment plan in place. However time and again these Real Housewives let themselves get in such a situation.
Bringing back the original cast minus NeNe, Marlo, Sharmai and Eva would be my preference. What I saw of Tanya I really liked her she is a better fit to the group. Bravo needs to listen to their viewers or the ratings are going to tank again for 12 like it did for 11 if they bring back the miserable known as NeNe. Ms. TT thanks for all the hard work you do to being us the Tea.
Listen to which viewers? Opinions are not uniform across the board, as evidenced by the comments on this post. So who should Bravo listen to? I like Eva and Shamari, don’t much care for Tanya, like Kenya, don’t like Nene, don’t want to see Phaedra or Sheree or Kim back. Are those the opinions Bravo should listen to? Well okay then.
No, Definitely not. Bravo should bring back Nene, Marlo, Kandi, Porsha, Sheree, Shamari, Vivica Fox, or Tamar, and three friends of the show.
Yeah that line up would definitely keep this off of my Dvorak. This season was uninteresting and didn’t get interesting until NeNe had her Kenya tantrum. I watched exactly one episode of this mess.
I only watched to see stink face nene meltdown..why would anyone watch this show if not for Kandi. Also, why is Kandi still on this shit show? All the rest are unwatchable including the very good mother Cynthia. Porsha still wanted to know about the Underground Railroad…so as much as she apes nene and has some outside shit going on and managed to find a hostage she is still that dunce.
Did Andy ask LVP on WWHL about Nene and the whole story she told? I saw the clips but didnt see it mentioned as I missed the main show? Did he ask her? He usually foams at the mouth to bring that stuff up.
They can get rid of Nene. She causes drama but it’s exhausting drama. Kenya is too thirsty for me. Calm down now and be a newlywed and new mom. Keep Porsha, Kandi, Cynthia, Tanya, and add a new younger girl that has interesting things going on in her life. Eva and Shamari don’t have anything that generates an interesting storyline. Likeable but no storyline. Porsha showed viewers this season that you can be nice and positive and still win viewers over. Throwing shade isn’t the only thing that makes the show great
Right. Kenya is in an acting role 24/7, and real parched. Eva is a boring fraud, she cute but she lies too much. Bravo please dont add anymore broke couples to the cast, spare us this nonsense moving forward. Thank you.
He did ask her about it and she said Nene was ridiculous. Also the poll on whose side viewers were on between LVP and Kyle was 68% in favor of LVP. And l concur.
Great. Are you new around here? This isnt Vandercult central. easy now tiger.
This is not chronological. LVP said the first she knew of NeNe and any WeHo plans was when NeNe accused her of the “theft.” She said the Pump site had the same landlord and that the garden in the car park (parking lot) was something most people couldn’t have received clearance to do. I believe she meant from the landlord, not city permits. She did say why would someone with 32 restaurants go to NeNe for advice, but that was a misunderstanding of the question. (NeNe Leakes lacks the imagination and the experience to pull off a restaurant ANYWHERE, but especially a REAL place not a false storefront and pop up.)
I really miss Kenya and can’t stand Nene. How can they think Nene brings ratings? Shamari and Marlo are no boost for my interest.
I like Nene. Yeah, she is beside herself with grandiose views of herself but so are others. I do miss Phadera, and no she shouldn’t have been fired. I do believe the situation was scripted and she played along. Just like Nene’s stayed mic’d in that Eva discussion. Acting is their job and to do what they are told and if they don’t want to, find another show. Most of these reality shows are scripted. If they want tension, bring Nene back because all those women cannot stand her.
It’s isappointing to hear that KENYA’S name isn’t even being tossed around, especially after she was such a big part of the final episode. Now that shes a new mother I can’t help but think she’d bring so much more to the show, and it’d be one more person in the anti-NeNe gang. I’d love for it to somehow happen but won’t get my hopes up too much.
Is she now eligible to do a show elsewhere?
Yes, her non-compete clause has expired.
I really like Kenya and can’t stand NeNe or Phaedra. Not a Porsha fan, but she was better this season, and I am happy for her with her new baby. Kenya’s baby is so cute. Bring Cynthia back and of course, Kandi! Give Tanya Shamari’s peach. Depending on how the cast shakes out, it may be time for me to turn off tv and come here to TT for recaps.
I am not a fan of Kenya but if they are going to bring Nene back then bring back Kenya too. I would love to see them go toe to toe again. I would love to see Nene squirm when Kenya is in the same room with her. Sorry not sorry but I would love to see Nene miserable with dealing with Kenya the whole season. If Bravo isn’t going to listen to their audience about Nene (getting rid of her) then make her as miserable as possible.
Nah, if Kenya returned as FOH, Nene would never squirm in her presence, never have! The viewers promoting that nonsense. Nene actually tried to help the most hated Kenya her season 1 on the show. But Kenya’s spirit aint right, so Nene of course moved on and stuck a pin in that potential friendship.
🤔😃😂🤣🤣
TT have your sources ever given you a precise reason as to why there is so much hatred towards Kenya from the execs and production? I just don’t get it. She single handedly levelled up RHOA when she twirled onto the set. It makes no sense to me, even Andy’s disdain for her has always been confusing to me. She is drop dead gorgeous, intelligent, witty, funny, articulate, poised and SHADY as hell…I could go on and on but I thought Kenya possesses all the attributes of a housewife and more.
I👏🏾JUST👏🏾DON’T👏🏾UNDERSTAND.
IMO-Her wedding, Mark and the pregnancy.
It seems they didn’t like her even before that.
Kenya is highly manipulative which is great for TV, but unbearable to deal with in true reality. Cunning? Absolutely…but she’s always to play dirty to get over.
Thanks TT for always serving the tea. Can’t expressed how disappointed that Kenya wasn’t even considered after all the talks she generated for the finale, which was the only episode I truly watched for this season after 10 yrs of being a devoted bravo fanatic. Bravo is really messing up big time. Kenya Moore Daly you are great tv and will forever be missed in this household.
Fingers crossed that Nene goes bye bye. When she leaves, I will start watching it again.
My sources don’t like her either. I really think it’s because she hid her relationship with Marc for a long time and then got married without telling them. I think she is better off without RHOA.
Oh and then she refused to go on the trip with Kim so they replaced Kim with Marlo and when she found out Marlo was going she refused to go again. I really think that is all it is. They love Kandi. Kandi will film with anyone. Even if she hates them. Same with Cynthia.
Thanks for the update,
Been checking everyday for update on this, i just think Eva tries too much & Shamari is boring.
I would though love to see Tanya have a peach, shes interesting to watch,
I am over Nene,
Love me some Porsha
Much Love from South Africa TT
Thanks Vegeto!
Nene was responsible for the most talked about episode this season. It makes no sense for her not to come back. Can someone explain . She’s the most talked about cast this season
Nene coming back
This show is so done for me. It’s so damn boring now and vapid af. How in the hell are they trying to make Porsha the Queen Bee???? What very few shows I caught, she was somewhat better this season but the only thing interesting about her is she looked very pretty pregnant but DAMN…that does not make a Queen Bee. No one can say Porsha is not a very pretty woman but she has a very shallow/non-entertaining personality on RHOA. She actually does a very good job and is much better on DISH Nation. My theory is the execs are trying to build off her DISH Nation persona but that clashes horribly with her RHOA personality & the current RHOA show formula. #FAIL
As long as Kenya doesn’t come back, I’m good.
Not surprised. Bravo loves to keep fans on pins and needles, when it comes to casting. I would love to have Kenya back, but it appears Mrs. Moore-Daly is living and enjoying the good life. She updated her IG yesterday letting fans know she was on Paramont lot on her way to work and she posted a picture with Loretta Devine. She currently filming Netflix comedy, Family Reunion. Kudos to her for moving on. Fans will keep RHOA around, until the wheels fall off.
I watch these housewives shows for some comic relief and zone out time from my life. I usually don’t care one way or the other about the “characters” on the show. This year though, RHOA was difficult for me to watch because of Nene Leakes. With all her shenanigans this season, I really thought it would be her time to go. Now hearing that she will probably be back has me putting this show on my – do not bother to watch list. I just can’t reward that vile woman anymore with my viewership. I will be reading recaps instead.
That makes no sense to me. The finale was built around Kenya. I think it would make sense for her to be a part of the next season since both her and Porsha have evolved into their next phase just like Kandi has. I think Cynthia is on her last legs. And nene. Nene is sort of like Nicki Minaj. Rather then embrace change and the new women she’s panicking. And it shows. Marlo is smart in keeping her and enjoying her friend contract. I think Eva has a lot of work to do. A lot. Shamari grew on me. And Tanya could’ve been good but she was edited really weird. And no to Kim. No to sheree. And no Phaedra. Those stories are done.
Cynthia is promoting various new products on her instagram like she knows the money running out real soon. And she doing a new interview seems like everyday since the reunion aired last month. And lately she been trying to perpetrate boss moves with her new business or putting herself in the presence of business people and opportunities. She’s just too weird, awkward and insecure, and to be truthful, I never really liked her on her own merits/interest, but I was fond of her as Nene’s lap dog. The only reason I can imagine for her to stay is if Peter really did marry Toni today, and they plan to be on RHOA as FOH (of the Leakes-interesting dynamic), but even then, Cynthia’s mannerism is so disingenuous and inauthentic, she’s just too boring to really matter. And now this super fake relationship with Mike Hill and this stupid and fake #CHill that reeks of “paid employee” or a “come up” along with those “staged” kisses and love sessions, like Will last season…yikes, gag me with a spoon! I’d be surprised and disappointed if she returned for season 12. I really hope to never see her again on RHOA in any capacity.
I was hoping that Kenya would come back , I really like seeing her happy with her new family .
I disliked Nene this season , she has always being a bully but she was horrible and brought nothing to the season.
I grew to like Porsha even though there was too much of her because the others had no story line.
Eva is boring but I like when she stands up for herself .
Cynthia May have a story line with her live life , maybe another wedding ?
They need Kandi since she shows how to handle being a real housewife and be successful with the work life.
The others are blah , we need Kenya back and some new blood.
This season was such a freakin snooze fest. The only really interesting thing happened at the end when Kenya made an appearance. Which I think makes it fairly clear the show would be better with Kenya than it has been without.
Nene’s It’s harder being a cancer patient’s wife than a cancer patient schtick-storyline got old the second she trotted that dead horse out for a view the first time she did it, but not to be underclassed she trotted that equine mess of a schtick out, again, and again, and again, and, oh, yeah, again…
That heifer cries with no tears.
The woman is an exercise in paranoia. Apparently they’re all out to get her, and unfortunately for her none of them quite as successfully managing to tear her down as quickly or efficiently as she is herself.
Am I the only one who thinks Porsha is just boring as hell. They gave her like ten times as much airtime as her story line, personality, or ability to generate interest warrants. Jesus she’s boring, vapid, and narcissistic. Another one who cries with no tears. Also I totally believe her insinuation that Nene laid hands on her in that closet.
Yes to: Kandi, Cynthia, Eva, Tanya, Shamari
No to: Porsha, and Marlo
Hell the F no to: Nene
Hell to the yes to everything you said. Adding hell to the MF no to Phaedra ever coming back. She should not have been allowed as NeNe’s +one at AC’s baby shower either.
The word was that Andy was pissed off by Nene bringing Phaedra.
I mean can you imagine. The position that buts Andy in. I mean…really. Leaving aside the fact that Nene isn’t the brightest bulb on the Mardi Gras tree I swear that woman is determined to be eternally estranged from the concept of subtlety.
Am holding on to hope for Kenya. That would bring spice. She will bump heads with Nene and Marlo.
Oh well I guess I won’t be watching next season too…
I know I have asked this before, but will someone please tell me what Nene has on Andy or one of the Bravo exec’s?
Ratings. I really want her to go for my viewing pleasure, but if y’all don’t have someone to hate, there won;t be a lot of comments happening here. Most RH fans are hate watchers.