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

Throughout an interview with Sherri Shepherd on her speak present, the truth 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 truth star was extremely regarded for her laid-back demeanor. Nonetheless, she was recognized to pop off on her co-stars once in a while.

Whereas discussing the upcoming season on the speak 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 wanting ahead to her break, the mom of three replied, “I am greater than excited.”

Though Burruss plans to assist 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 up new work alternatives.

After a tough fifteenth season, the community paused “RHOA” to determine the way it wished to maneuver ahead with the collection. Nonetheless, throughout a pink 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 yr. It’s been 14 seasons, they usually allowed us to take a seat round for just a little too lengthy,” she stated.

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

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

“It’s similar to, after you actually have time to assume, and a good friend of mine was like, ‘Why do you retain doing it?’ And I used to be like, ‘Properly, I feel 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 recognize what? I’m going to take a break; I’m going to take a second… I’m not coming again this yr,'” she said.

Relating to her attainable return to the collection, Burruss informed 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 greater alternatives that aligned extra together 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 a number of the episodes, watchers would catch scenes of Burruss in New York Metropolis prepping for work on Broadway or in Illinois rehearsing scenes for her function in “The Chi.”

In keeping with Burruss, she could not be across the group as a lot throughout that point as a result of she was specializing in making her desires a actuality.

“I’ve large desires, 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 lately slammed the community throughout an Amazon Reside occasion for his or her mistreatment of her finest good friend, Kenya Moore.

Moore, who joined the collection throughout its fifth season, has been an integral a part of the present. Nonetheless, Bravo sidelined her through 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 choice earlier than blasting them once more for not permitting Moore to have a forged picture.

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

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

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

Shamea Morton, who additionally appeared in a visitor function 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 together with her husband, Ralph Pittman, and the connection her son has along with his father.

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

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