Season 17 of “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” is nearing its finish, with half one of many reunion having aired. Now, as followers await information concerning the subsequent installment of the hit Bravo sequence, beloved good friend of the present Cynthia Bailey is revealing that she’s going to, in truth, be returning. This comes after Andy Cohen squashed rumors a few shakeup for the “RHOA” solid.
Bailey took to the “Humble Brag” podcast, which she hosts with Crystal Kung Minkoff, to debate “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” in the course of the August 10 episode. They began with Minkoff mentioning Cohen’s feedback, the place he basically stated, ‘everybody’s again.”
Bailey then stated, “I undoubtedly noticed him say that this was the solid, and there was a photograph I used to be in, so I’m part of that as nicely.” Minkoff then acknowledged, “You heard it right here, Cynthia’s again, clearly,” with Bailey then laughing, saying, “Andy stated it first.”
She went on to debate the latest “RHOA” season, stating that she had “essentially the most enjoyable” she’s ever had filming the sequence.
Cynthia Bailey Does Not Have Plans To Grow to be A Full Housewife
Bailey continued this line of dialogue by mentioning that many had requested if she desired to return to her standing as a full-time solid member as a substitute of a good friend of the present. In response to her, “That is my candy spot.” Nevertheless, she’s not ruling out a casting improve sooner or later.
The 59-year-old continued, “I’m not saying that I gained’t ever as a result of I’m not an fool. I’m not gonna say that. I could get up subsequent week and say [change my mind].” Bailey went on, “However I like the area that I’m in now.” After that, she acknowledged that she “invented the good friend contract. I invented the friendship contract so I really feel like in a roundabout way I manifested this area for myself.”
As for why she prefers to be a good friend of the present on “RHOA,” Bailey acknowledged that it permits for flexibility in her profession, noting that she not too long ago booked a film function. The Bravo star added, “It really works for me.”
The ‘RHOA’ Fan-Favourite Initially Left The Collection In 2021
Bailey joined “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” in the course of the present’s third season as a full-time housewife. She then appeared on the sequence for 11 consecutive seasons earlier than saying her exit in September 2021. Bailey introduced the information on Instagram.
She stated on the time, “After a lot thought and consideration, I’ve made the very troublesome and heartfelt resolution to not return for the following season of Actual Housewives of Atlanta. Thanks, NBC Common, Bravo, and Actually Unique for over a decade of partnership. I can’t wait to see what we do subsequent!”
Bailey’s assertion continued, “Most significantly, THANK YOU to my followers! I couldn’t have accomplished it with out your blessings, love, and help. With out the followers, none of this may be potential. I like and admire all of you.
It’s time to maneuver on to my subsequent chapter, and I stay up for sharing it with all of you.”
Andy Cohen Says He’s ‘Very Comfortable’ With The Present ‘Actual Housewives Of Atlanta’ Forged
As season 17 of “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” edged nearer to its conclusion, rumors began to swirl concerning the solid transferring ahead. Notably, many acknowledged that present solid members Shamea Morton and Kelli Ferrell wouldn’t be returning and that NeNe Leakes would rejoin the present.
Nevertheless, in early August 2026, Cohen took to SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” to debunk the stories about season 18 of “RHOA.” He stated, “There are numerous casting rumors on-line, which got here out over the weekend, and I’m gonna inform you that they’re not true.”
Cohen continued, “If you would like a preview of subsequent season of Atlanta, take a look at this solid. That is the group, guys. I imply, we love this group. So spoiler alert, we’re very blissful. As you may see from the reunion, I used to be very blissful because the day went on.”
Cynthia Bailey Will Be Featured On The New ‘Final Women Journey’
Bravo’s new restricted sequence, “The Actual Housewives Final Women Journey: Roaring twentieth,” premiered on Bravo on August 9, after being introduced at BravoCon 2025. The sequence options seven major solid members: Vicki Gunvalson, Kyle Richards, Luann de Lesseps, Teresa Giudice, Porsha Williams, Gizelle Bryant, and Lisa Barlow.
Along with the primary solid, near 100 present and former “Housewives” stars are additionally set to seem, together with the likes of Dorit Kemsley, Ashley Darby, Tamra Judge, and Bailey.
