RHOA Season 17 Casting Tea: Sheree’s Back, Kim Might Pop In, but Nene? Nowhere in Sight
The Real Housewives of Atlanta shake-up is officially in motion, and the casting tea is piping hot.
Production sources have confirmed what many fans have been buzzing about: Nene Leakes will not be returning for Season 17. That’s right — the HBIC who gave us iconic shade, meme-worthy one-liners, and more wig-snatching moments than we can count will not be holding a peach next year. For some fans, it’s the end of an era. For others, it’s just another reminder that Bravo has officially moved on from its most infamous diva.
But don’t clutch your pearls just yet — there’s still some OG energy on the way. Sheree Whitfield has signed on the dotted line and will be back full-time. Yes, our favorite bone collector will be stirring the pot, rocking the latest She by Shereé “fashion,” and probably shading half the cast before the first episode wraps.
As for Kim Zolciak-Biermann? The blonde who left the show in a cloud of controversy (and a trail of Don’t Be Tardywigs) might be coming back… but in a “friend of the Housewives” role. Basically, she’ll pop in for a few scenes, bring some drama, and then disappear before anyone can bring up the foreclosure gossip.
The Big Questions
Without Nene in the mix, all eyes will be on whether Sheree can carry the OG flag alone or if Kim’s brief return will be enough to give us that nostalgic chaos fans have been missing. The absence of Nene’s quick wit and larger-than-life presence will undoubtedly change the dynamic, but with the right mix of personalities — and maybe a few juicy feuds — Season 17 could still serve.
One thing’s certain: RHOA’s next chapter is going to have fans split between longing for the old-school magic and being ready for whatever fresh drama the new season brings.