Kandi Burruss is saying goodbye to The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) after a landmark 14 seasons.
Watch: The moment Kandi Burruss confirmed she’s leaving RHOA
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The news broke with Burruss herself spilling the tea on the red carpet at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards.
It’s a significant shift for the show, given Burruss’s status as not just a fan favourite but the longest-standing member across the entire Real Housewives franchise.
She’s been with the reality TV show since season 2, making her departure truly the end of an era.
Burruss shared that her decision came after much deliberation, influenced by the extended break after season 15 which provided her with ample time to focus on other projects and family.
This break, it seems, was a blessing in disguise, allowing her to reassess her priorities and the direction she wanted her career and personal life to take.
The pause in filming gave Burruss a chance to dive into other ventures, including her production work alongside her husband, Todd Tucker, and her involvement in the Broadway revival of The Wiz.
With so much on her plate, Burruss expressed a mix of disbelief and excitement at the prospect of not returning for RHOA season 16 but remains open to what the future holds.
In the upcoming season of RHOA, details remain sparse. The aftermath of Burruss’s departure and the direction in which the show will head without one of its longest-running stars are among the many questions fans are eagerly waiting to have answered.
The dynamic of the show is bound to shift, and it will be interesting to see how the absence of such a pivotal figure will affect the overall storyline and group dynamics.