Kenya Moore leaves ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ after suspension

Published: 5:07 p.m. PDT, June 25, 2024

Kenya Moore is officially absent at The Real Housewives of Atlanta after 11 seasons with the series.

On Tuesday, ET confirmed that the 53-year-old reality star would not return for season 16 after his suspension by Bravo back at the beginning of June. Kenya was then sidelined for an alleged drama involving RHOA newcomer Brittany Eady.

In response, a source told ET that she had decided to part ways with the franchise, even though she had previously expressed interest in a return. stating that she wouldn’t go “anywhere” and receive support from his comrades and long-time friends.

“Kenya will not come back RHOA this season. “She decided it was best for her to leave after she thought the incident was handled and how she was treated,” a source shared with ET. News of Moore’s departure was first reported by TMZ.

Kenya later vaguely expressed her decision to leave the show in a tweet, writing, “You are the best fans anyone could ask for.” And I love you all so much. Forever and ever. » The former Miss USA also added “#TeamTwirlForever,” in reference to her fan base.

While TMZ Bravo reports that the door remains open for a future return, with a source with knowledge of the situation telling ET that it has not been discussed.

A separate source told ET that it’s currently unclear how Kenya’s exit will be addressed on the show, if at all. “The filming is in its early stages and they might just cut her out, like Lizzy Savetsky in New York.” Savetsky was an actor in the rebooted version of The Real Housewives of New York but left the series early in filming. When the series premiered, she was completely cut from the editing.

Regardless of how his departure is handled, individuals say Kenya is not interested in conversations at the moment following his unceremonious suspension.

“Kenya was suspended for allegedly depicting Brittany performing a sex act at the grand opening of her Kenya Moore Hair Spa in Atlanta, based on images allegedly found online,” one person shared with ET at the time. displayed during filming.

After the announcement of his suspension, Kenya hopped on Instagram Live and said she has “a lot going on” and is doing her best to be a successful business owner and working mother. Kenya shares her daughter Brooklyn, 5, with her ex, Marc Daly.

“The way people go out of their way to bash your name or ruin your business, I will never understand,” she said. “Leave me alone. I’m a single mother. I’m here like everyone else. I don’t get child support, I don’t get anything. I take care of my daughter alone.”

She asked her fans to “come with me on this journey.”

Kenya shouted at the actors Drew Sidora And Porsha Williams throughout the live for being supportive friends, as they commented several times with their help.

Porsha wrote: “We love you!!” in the comments, and hailed Kenya as a “Queen”. Meanwhile, Shamea Morton and Angela Oakley revealed they were watching, and Drew praised Kenya’s hair.

The rest of the cast is still filming season 16, which has yet to receive a release date.

Following the alleged event, Kenya also took to social media to defend herself, posting: “I will never engage in revenge porn, I have never distributed any private images or footage from anyone, nor solicited images belonging to others to use them for threatening or blackmail purposes. ” She maintained her innocence, adding: “I have always been vindicated.”

Brittany – the housewife on the other side of the drama – also addressed the situation. She also denied internet rumors that she threatened Kenya with a gun. “For the record, I have never owned weapons or threatened anyone.”

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