Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is anticipated to return for its seventeenth season within the coming months. Now, forward of an official trailer, one of many present’s stars, Drew Sidora, goes after fellow forged member Kelli Ferrell. This comes after the latter has apparently suffered a enterprise setback, with certainly one of her eating places closing. Drew Sidora poked enjoyable at Kelli Ferrell’s resturant closing down.
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‘RHOA’ Star Drew Sidora Posted A Video At Kelli Ferrell’s Restaurant
Sidora posted a video on her Instagram Story on January 31 of herself making an attempt to patronize Ferrell’s restaurant, Nana’s Hen N’ Waffles. Nevertheless, upon arriving on the eatery, she found it had been closed. It is essential to notice that experiences had beforehand surfaced on social media that the situation was not in operation. Fortunately, a number of social media accounts, together with The RHOA Talk on X, posted the clip.
She mentioned within the video, “Okay, I’m so confused as a result of I didn’t get the memo. My youngsters needed hen and waffles, so I got here to help my woman. I get right here, and [there] is a lockbox on the door. Nobody is right here. Nobody is answering the telephone. There isn’t a one inside. Did anyone find out about this? As a result of I did not. I am simply attempting to get my youngsters some hen and waffles.”
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Sidora then famous that they “had been simply on the grand opening a couple of months in the past.” She then mentioned, “I suppose I gotta go to Waffle Home.”
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Kelli Ferrell Has Responded To Her ‘RHOA’ Co-star
Ferrell discovered of Sidora’s go to to her now-closed restaurant and responded on social media. She mentioned on Instagram Tales, “I get it, you are scrambling for a storyline. WE know you GAVE NOTHING all season. Sadly, I am not obtainable. I even have ‘actual life’ issues happening.”
The “RHOA” star then mentioned, “So proceed with the low-budget films, unpaid promo excursions, and imaginary enterprise ventures. In case you ever plan on working an ACTUAL vysuness [sic], let me know- I am going to take into account supporting in ‘actual life.’ Till then… maintain my title out of that dry mouth of yours. (Perhaps you will get a person that truly claims you.)”
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She later referred to Sidora as “drowning Drew.” Moreover, Ferrell defined that the restaurant Sidora visited is being “relocated” and that her different location is presently open.
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Sidora Has Now Responded To Ferrell
The drama between the 2 “RHOA” stars wages on as Sidora has issued a response to Ferrell. She said on Instagram, “Sorry, I used to be resurfacing for air. I need to’ve missed one thing whereas I used to be drowning. Low-budget movies? Attention-grabbing take, contemplating TWIN simply charted #5 on the Selection charts. So assist me perceive why precisely I might be getting totally glammed and exhibiting up anyplace without spending a dime.”
She continued defending her legacy, saying, “I’ve a number of enterprise ventures, wins, classes, and every little thing in between. That is life, proper? I haven’t got a person. I am not searching for one and will not be till my divorce is finalized. However I want you the very best, you little spicy chihuahua.”
Followers Have Opinions On The Beef
“Actual Housewives of Atlanta” followers are weighing in on the web discourse between Sidora and Ferrell. One particular person mentioned on X, “Lmfao Drew is messy as f-ck, however that is the way you promote a brand new season.” Another person wrote, “That is the kind of boots-on-the-ground journalism we want.”
One other particular person discovered Didora’s actions distasteful. They mentioned, “That is imply…not cool in any respect. You’re attempting to help her? Why not name her? Cmon Drew!!! ‘WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU’….one step ahead and two steps again…smh.” Another person in contrast Sidora’s ways to peak “Actual Housewives,” saying, “Drew has grown, not her throwing OG housewives kind of shade.”
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Lastly, one other X consumer defended Sidora, writing, “Individuals saying that is wack and imply, however that is simply typical housewives shenanigans. The way in which y’all see some housewives’ behaviors vs others is unquestionably a selection.”
Andy Cohen Quietly Confirmed The Season 17 Solid At BravoCon

The forged of “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta” filmed season 17 throughout the summer time of 2025. They had been featured at BravoCon 2025, and most assume that the season will premiere in Spring 2026, as was the case for season 16. Throughout BravoCon weekend, Andy Cohen was requested in regards to the upcoming season on the pink carpet and confirmed the forged.
In the clip, he names many of the girls, in additon to Sidora and Ferrell, who followers had been already anticipating to return. Nevertheless, the information got here when he named the singer K. Michelle and restauranteur Pinky Cole. Each girls had been rumored to affix, and different forged members had beforehand talked about filming with them.
Nonetheless, it is unclear in what capability they’ll seem on the hit Bravo sequence.
