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

Throughout an interview with Sherri Shepherd on her discuss present, the truth star and musician mentioned how she felt strolling away from the sequence 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 every so often.

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 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 sequence. Nonetheless, 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 slightly too lengthy,” she mentioned.

Later, the multi-hyphenate, who’s starred on Broadway and several other seasons of Showtime’s “The Chi,” mentioned 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 depart the sequence in her rearview after having a difficult dialog with a buddy.

“It’s identical to, after you actually have time to assume, and a buddy of mine was like, ‘Why do you retain doing it?’ And I used to be like, ‘Effectively, 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 identical 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.

Relating to her doable return to the sequence, 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 one more reason she left the present was that she hoped to draw greater alternatives that aligned extra along with her profession and ambitions.

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

Throughout a few 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 position in “The Chi.”

In line 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 huge desires, y’all,” she mentioned. “Y’all know I need to win a Tony [Award].”

Regardless of her optimistic expertise on Bravo and “The Actual Housewives of Atlanta,” the Grammy winner just lately slammed the community throughout an Amazon Reside occasion for his or her mistreatment of her finest buddy, Kenya Moore.

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

“I used to be pissed about that,” Burruss mentioned about Bravo’s choice 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 associates of the present had footage,” she said.

Though Burruss will not be on the latest 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 solid members and a “buddy of the present,” respectively.

Shamea Morton, who additionally appeared in a visitor position throughout earlier seasons, will be a 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 along with his father.

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

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