Bravo just announced the new cast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Media Take Out has the details and tea on all of them.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 11: Porsha Williams attends the 2024 Soul Picnic at Westside Park on May 11, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
First off, here’s the behind the scenes drama. Porsha Williams is the official “star” of the show. We’re told that – as part of her deal as the “main” housewife – she has final say in which housewives will return.
We’re told that Porsha pushed HARD for Sheree Whitfield to be cut from the cast, especially after she posted a photo with her and Porsha’s ex Simon.
It’s definitely sad to see Sheree go – but unfortunately she will not be joining the Housewives this upcoming season. We’re sure that she’ll end up on another reality show, as she’s a hot commodity in the reality show world.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 02: TV personality Sheree Whitfield attends the grand opening of V12 Restaurant & Sport Bar on May 02, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Now for the returning cast members: Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora will be returning, that’s it.
BRAVOCON — Atlanta Peaches in the Big Apple Panel from the Javits Center in New York City on Saturday, October 15, 2022 — Pictured: (l-r) Drew Sidora, Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss — (Photo by: Monica Schipper/Bravo via Getty Images)
Porsha’s best friend Shamea Morton Mwangi will join the cast, officially getting her own peach:
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 22: Shamea Morton and Porsha Williams are seen backstage during The 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival at Pullman Yards on April 22, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Cynthia Bailey, who has grown closer to Porsha during her divorce, will also join, as a friend to the show:
CHAMBLEE, GA – JULY 17: Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams attend Marlo Hampton’s HER Hair Collection Soft Launch at Factory Atlanta on July 17, 2019 in Chamblee, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
And there will be three new Housewives this upcoming season.
First there’s Angela Oakley, a beautiful and smart Atlanta real estate professional. She’s quit witted and can throw shade with the best of them. She’s also the wife to former NY Knicks star Charles Oakley.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 11: Charles Oakley and Angela Reed attend the 2nd annual black tie holiday gala “A Night with the Stars” at The Westside Warehouse on December 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: Charles Oakley and family attend Nickelodeon’s 2023 Kid’s Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/WireImage)
Brit Eady, a beautiful and talented Atlanta entrepreneur with multiple businesses. She is a successful real estate broker in Atlanta, and is the former girlfriend of rapper Rick Ross.
And the last new peach holder is restaurateur and Food Network alum Kelli Ferrell. She owns the popular restaurant Nana’s Chicken and Waffles.
MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA – APRIL 17: Chef/Author Kelli Ferrell attends Shaq Attack Day at Nana’s Chicken & Waffles on April 17, 2024 in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Kelli Ferrell attends the Fifty Shades of Power Edition Cover Reveal and Launch Party at Lock and Key on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joi Stokes/Getty Images)
