'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Season 16 Cast Shakeup - 3 Stars Confirmed to Return, 1 Friend Gets Promoted, 4 Stars & 2 Friends Exit, Plus 3 New Housewives Join
Nene Leakes – RUMORED TO RETURN
Nene Leakes was rumored to potentially return for season 16, however, TMZ reported mid-February that she is not returning. They reported that she is not in talks and producers have not reached out to her. When the cast was announced, she was not included, confirming she’s not coming back.
Nene was an original cast member, before leaving after season seven. She appeared as a guest in season eight, and returned full time for seasons 10-12.
Monyetta Shaw – NOT RETURNING
Monyetta Shaw was a friend of for the past two seasons, but it looks like she won’t be returning as she was not on the announced cast list.