Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes not too long ago returned to Bravo by showing in a number of episodes of “Final Women Journey: Roaring twentieth.” Nonetheless, after the much-talked-about look, the “RHOA” alum is portray a grim image about probably returning full-time. This comes after Andy Cohen seemingly shot down the thought of casting the 58-year-old within the present.
Leakes was interviewed on the “Huge Tigger within the Morning” present in September 2026, the place she talked about Cohen’s latest feedback that the present at the moment has an important forged when requested about her probably returning.
In keeping with the “RHOA” alum via a clip from the complete interview, “I believe Andy has come out and stated publicly that – I don’t suppose that he really stated the precise phrases, however I believe what all people took from it’s NeNe gained’t be again. So, NeNe gained’t be again.” After that, the host requested Leakes how she felt about Cohen’s feedback.
She responded, “NeNe gained’t be again. I don’t really feel something. NeNe gained’t be again.” Concerning the place she stands with Cohen, Leakes acknowledged that she doesn’t maintain any animosity or grudges towards Cohen, saying, “I don’t have any beef.”
She added, “What occurred occurred. They did what they did, and I did what I did, and that’s it.”
NeNe Says She Wouldn’t Be Towards Showing In A Restricted Capability
Elsewhere within the interview, Leakes says that whereas she’s closing the door on a full-time function on “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta,” she wouldn’t be towards making appearances or possibly even internet hosting a visit.
The mother of two stated during the interview, “I’d go and play with them, however so far as me really holding a peach and throughout right here sitting on the sofa, no. I can’t do this. That’ll drive me loopy.” From there, she reiterated that she has no “grudges” towards the franchise after her 2020 exit and subsequent lawsuit towards the community.
Leakes continues, “At first I felt some sort of means for some time as a result of you need to recover from issues, proper?” She went on to say that she has “healed from that” and “moved on.” She then stated she’d “like to go over and host them on a visit.”
Concerning her total future with the franchise, Leakes doubled down, saying, “I don’t see myself ever sitting on a sofa doing a reunion.” As for her reasoning, the previous “RHOA” star cited “alliances” and “ganging up,” claiming, “I don’t wanna be part of that. I’m simply not that proper now in my life. I’m not there. That’s not the place I wanna be.”
Entertainment Tonight interviewed Cohen in September 2026. Through the interview, the reporter talked about Leakes’ “Actual Housewives Final Women Journey: Roaring twentieth” look. This led to a query about her probably returning to “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta.”
He responded, “, I’ve to say, we simply completed the reunion, and the forged is so nice, and we now have eight housewives proper now, so it looks like we now have a fairly stacked lineup.”
After that, he praised the previous Bravo star, saying, “However I beloved her return to ‘Final Women Journey.’ The followers have been so excited, and I used to be simply as excited because the followers as a result of I’m a fan.”
Beforehand, on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” the “Housewives” govt producer shot down rumors of Leakes’ return, in addition to claims that two present forged members weren’t being requested again for season 18, which manufacturing has begun.
He stated in August 2026, “There are a variety of 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, have a look at this forged. That is the group, guys. I imply, we love this group.”
NeNe Leakes Beforehand Questioned Being A Buddy Of The Present
Leakes appeared on Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff‘s “Humble Brag” podcast in July 2025. Through the episode, Bailey, at the moment a pal of the present on “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta,” requested Leakes if she would contemplate taking up that function if the community supplied it.
She expressed hesitation, saying, “I’m not mad on the ‘pal’ function. I simply suppose, answering your query, if I have been to ever step again on that platform and would I be a pal, I actually really feel like, I don’t know that I’d be a pal.”
Leakes went on to clarify her ideas, saying, “I just like the ‘pal’ function; I just like the capability; I don’t have an issue with it in any respect. I simply would suppose, NeNe, season 1, the primary Housewife, and I’m a pal? I don’t know.”
The ‘RHOA’ Alum Continues To Pursue Performing
Leakes launched her appearing profession whereas showing on “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta.” A few of her most notable roles embrace “Glee” and “The New Regular.” Extra not too long ago, she appeared in Prime Video’s “Clear Slate” and Netflix’s “The Upshaws.”
In keeping with Deadline, Leakes appeared in BET+’s “Ms. Pat Settles It” as a celeb juror.
