‘Real Housewives’ Star Confirms Her Return and Teases a ‘Dramatic’ Reunion ngocc

Season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is currently airing on Bravo. Though “RHOA” season 16 brought a crop of new ladies to the cast, Phaedra Parks also made her return to the franchise. Now, the multi-hyphenated has confirmed that she will be back for the 17th season of the show. 

Recently, Phaedra Parks sat down for an interview with ExtraTV and discussed what fans can expect from the “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” reunion. However, she also briefly discussed her future with the series. 

The interviewer asked Phaedra if she’d be back next season. Phaedra answered, “You will definitely see me next season. You know, I was only on ten days working this season. So, I’m coming back ready to have some Housewives fun.” 

Phaedra saying she plans to return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for season 17 is the first piece of casting news. Notably, there are still a handful of episodes for this season, as well as the reunion.

Phaedra Returns to ‘RHOA’ For Season 16 After a Long Hiatus

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” has undergone several cast changes over the years. Phaedra Parks joined the show during its third season and created several notable moments until her departure at the end of season 9. 

During her absence, Phaedra appeared on several other reality television shows. The list includes “The Traitors” season three and “Married to Medicine.” However, Deadline reported in July of 2024 that she would once again be a part of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” 

It’s important to note that, as she mentioned, Phaedra returned to “RHOA” toward the end of season 16. As a result, she has only appeared in three episodes as of the time of writing. Most fans agree that, as a cast member, she’s providing the comedic relief she’s known for.

The Renion For “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 16 Has Been Filmed

Bravo confirmed on June 16th that the reunion for this season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta would be filmed that day. They did so when they released the coveted seating chart. Phaedra Parks also discussed what fans of the show can expect from it in her recent interview with ExtraTV. 

Phaedra said, “There will be quite a few surprises and a lot of secrets revealed. It’s definitely a ‘got ya’ moment for a few of our housewives.” When asked how dramatic the “RHOA” season 16 reunion gets, she says it’s “very dramatic.”