Moore will not be returning to the Bravo reality series for season 16 after displaying inappropriate posters of a co-star, leading to her suspension and subsequent decision to leave the franchise.
- Jun 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kenya Moore will not be rejoining "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for season 16, sparking significant discussion among fans and critics alike. After eleven seasons characterized by memorable moments and high drama, Moore's exit follows an incident involving inappropriate posters of newcomer Brittany Eady. The controversy has not only led to her indefinite suspension but has also generated a wave of reactions from both Moore and her supporters.
The incident that catalyzed Moore's suspension occurred during an event promoting her hair spa, where she allegedly displayed sexual images of Eady. These images, which were reportedly accessible online, led to immediate backlash. Moore defended herself, stating she never engaged in "revenge porn" and did not distribute private images. "I would never engage in revenge porn, I have never distributed private images or footage of anyone, nor solicited images owned by others to use to threaten or blackmail," Moore wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
The network conducted an investigation but found no evidence supporting the claims that Moore was threatened with a weapon, contradicting her side of the story. "At no time was Kenya ever threatened with a weapon, nor was there ever a weapon present during the course of production," a source clarified.
Although Bravo has not closed the door on a potential return, there have been no discussions to bring Moore back to the show as of now. Some of her longtime friends and fellow cast members, such as Kandi Burruss, voiced their discontent over Moore's suspension. "I know a lot of people are like, 'She shouldn't have shown that,' but this is 'Housewives'. How many times we done did something that you think somebody shouldn't do? So, who made the rules?" Burruss stated.
On social media, Moore remained resilient and unapologetic. "Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. The truth always comes to light," she posted on Instagram. Alongside this, she continued to express gratitude towards her fans, sharing, "#TEAMTWIRLFOREVER You are the best fans anyone could ever ask for. and I love you all so very much. Always and forever."
Eady also weighed in, expressing her disappointment. "It's never a good feeling being targeted or hazed by someone I thought would embrace me into a new circle, that I never met," she shared on social media.
Moore's exit marks a significant moment for the rebooted "RHOA" which is now adopting a fresh cast including former stars and new faces. As the dust settles around Moore's departure, fans are left to ponder the long-term implications this drama will have on the franchise.
