Kandi Burruss ‘Excited’ To Leave ‘RHOA’ In The Past

Throughout an interview with Sherri Shepherd on her discuss present, the fact star and musician mentioned how she felt strolling away from the collection to which she had devoted a lot of her life.

All through Burruss’ 14 seasons on “RHOA,” the fact star was extremely regarded for her laid-back demeanor. Nevertheless, she was identified to pop off on her co-stars on occasion.

Whereas discussing the upcoming season on the discuss present “Sherri,” Burruss shared her emotions about being away from the drama for as soon as and in addition teased whether or not she might see herself returning sooner or later.

After Shepherd requested Burruss if she was trying ahead to her break, the mom of three replied, “I am greater than excited.”

Though Burruss plans to help the present when it premieres on March 9, 2025, the “No Scrubs” author used her free time to pursue different pursuits, together with touring and taking over new work alternatives.

After a tough fifteenth season, the community paused “RHOA” to determine the way it needed to maneuver ahead with the collection. Nevertheless, throughout a crimson carpet occasion for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, Burruss revealed Bravo waited too lengthy, which prompted her to stroll away from the present for good.

“I made a decision I’m not coming again this 12 months. It’s been 14 seasons, they usually allowed us to sit down round for a bit too lengthy,” she stated.

Later, the multi-hyphenate, who’s starred on Broadway and several other seasons of Showtime’s “The Chi,” stated that throughout the downtime, she started engaged on different initiatives that she was “tremendous enthusiastic about.”

She additionally revealed that after years in entrance of the digital camera, she determined to go away the collection in her rearview after having a difficult dialog with a pal.

“It’s similar to, after you actually have time to assume, and a pal of mine was like, ‘Why do you retain doing it?’ And I used to be like, ‘Nicely, I believe as a result of I’ve simply been doing it for thus lengthy, it feels bizarre to assume to not do it?’ So I used to be similar to, ‘You already know what? I’m going to take a break; I’m going to take a second… I’m not coming again this 12 months,'” she said.

Concerning her doable return to the collection, Burruss advised Shepherd, “I do not actually see it proper now. However, you by no means know sooner or later.”

Elsewhere throughout her interview, Burruss seemingly hinted that another excuse she left the present was that she hoped to draw larger alternatives that aligned extra along with her profession and ambitions.

The “Understanding” singer talked about her remaining season on “RHOA,” the place a few of her co-stars challenged her for not spending sufficient time with the group.

Throughout among the episodes, watchers would catch scenes of Burruss in New York Metropolis prepping for work on Broadway or in Illinois rehearsing scenes for her position in “The Chi.”

Based on Burruss, she could not be across the group as a lot throughout that point as a result of she was specializing in making her goals a actuality.

“I’ve massive goals, y’all,” she stated. “Y’all know I need to win a Tony [Award].”

Regardless of her constructive expertise on Bravo and “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta,” the Grammy winner not too long ago slammed the community throughout an Amazon Stay occasion for his or her mistreatment of her greatest pal, Kenya Moore.

Moore, who joined the collection throughout its fifth season, has been an integral a part of the present. Nevertheless, Bravo sidelined her throughout the manufacturing of season 16 after she allegedly displayed photos of her castmate, Brit Eady, performing oral intercourse.

“I used to be pissed about that,” Burruss stated about Bravo’s resolution earlier than blasting them once more for not permitting Moore to have a solid picture.

“However I am like, y’all could not even let her image be part of the present? The opposite pals of the present had photos,” she said.

Though Burruss will not be on the most recent season of “RHOA,” watchers will nonetheless discover a number of acquainted faces.

Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, and Cynthia Bailey are all returning to the present as full-time solid members and a “pal of the present,” respectively.

Shamea Morton, who additionally appeared in a visitor position throughout earlier seasons, will be part of as a housewife alongside different newcomers, corresponding to Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley.

One other Bravo veteran returning is Drew Sidora, whose final two seasons targeted totally on her unhealthy relationship along with her husband, Ralph Pittman, and the connection her son has together with his father.

Andy Cohen commented on the brand new season in January 2025, saying he believed individuals would love what they’ve achieved with the present.

“I am actually enthusiastic about ‘The Actual Housewives of Atlanta.’ I believe individuals have been ready a very long time to see what we’ve achieved,” he said. “We’ve received nice new housewives.”