Nene Leakes declined to join The Traitors Season 4 due to her son's ongoing hospitalization after a heart transplant rejection, despite being offered the role and the opportunity to return to TV.
NeNe Leakes is not in talks to return for the upcoming season 16 of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' despite fans' hopes and speculation fueled by Porsha Williams' return. Sources connected to the show have revealed that producers have not reached out to NeNe for any conversations about her potential comeback. This news comes as a disappointment to fans who have been campaigning for her return, especially after she followed Bravo on Instagram, hinting at a possible reconciliation. Despite her absence from the show, NeNe has been vocal about 'RHOA,' suggesting the need for fresh blood and changes to bolster viewership.
NeNe Leakes suggests that "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" needs a major cast shake-up to improve its ratings, advocating for at least half of the current cast to be replaced with fresh faces. Despite not watching the show anymore, she believes that the program needs new energy and hints that she could potentially help boost its ratings. While she doesn't express strong interest in returning, she has seemingly reconciled with former co-star Kim Zolciak and advises producers to prioritize pleasing the audience.
NeNe Leakes revealed that her friend Kim Zolciak is struggling with her divorce from Kroy Biermann after 12 years of marriage, citing financial difficulties. Zolciak has been forced to reduce the price of her Georgia mansion by $1 million in an effort to sell it, as the property faces foreclosure due to mortgage default. The couple's split has become acrimonious, with custody battles over their six children, including four biological and two adopted.
Former NBA player Lamar Odom has reached out to Nene Leakes' son, Bryson Bryant, offering him treatment at one of his rehab facilities following Bryant's release from jail for drug possession. Odom, who is a recovering addict himself, believes that a recovery clinic would benefit Bryant positively. Bryant has struggled with addiction for years and has been in rehab multiple times. Odom's gesture comes as he continues to advocate for sobriety and operates his own treatment center.
NeNe Leakes, former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, claims she experienced "a lot of unfair treatment" as a black woman at Bravo. Leakes previously sued Bravo, Andy Cohen, and NBCUniversal for "systemic racism" but later dropped the case. During a podcast appearance, she renewed her allegations of racial bias, stating that she was given fewer episodes compared to white Housewives and was asked to confront a co-star during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Leakes also criticized the network for not taking action against racially offensive behavior from other cast members.
Fans believe that Nene Leakes helped Shereé Whitfield secure a spot on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" after Whitfield's "boring" audition tape leaked online. In the tape, Whitfield discusses her passion for fashion and her clothing brand, She by Shereé, in a monotone manner. Fans on social media commented on the lackluster nature of the video, supporting Leakes' previous claims that producers found Whitfield boring before her casting. Whitfield and Leakes, who were once friends but had their fair share of conflicts, have since gone their separate ways.
NeNe Leakes, star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is being sued by her former landlord for an alleged $22,900 in unpaid rent for her clothing store, Swagg Boutique. The landlord claims Leakes vacated the premises in January 2022 but failed to pay the remaining balance. Swagg Boutique closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and the landlord is seeking damages to cover the rent and attorney's fees. Leakes recently announced a break with her boyfriend and has not commented on the lawsuit.
NeNe Leakes' son, Bryson Bryant, was arrested for felony possession of fentanyl and gave police his younger brother's name instead of his own. This is not Bryson's first run-in with the law, as he has a history of arrests and probation violations. NeNe's other son, Brentt, responded to the news with a meme on Instagram. A hearing for Bryson is scheduled for July 19.
NeNe Leakes reveals that she reached out to her former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star, Kim Zolciak, amid Kim's messy divorce with Kroy Biermann. Despite their past conflicts, NeNe and Kim have become a support system for each other during difficult times. NeNe acknowledges that divorce is challenging, especially when children are involved. The two reality stars have shown mutual support, as Kim had reached out to NeNe during her low point when her husband Gregg passed away in 2021. The ongoing divorce between Kim and Kroy has been filled with custody battles and tensions, with no signs of resolution.