

Shortly after People broke the news that Kenya Moore would be returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the star confirmed it herself with an Instagram post. The mother and mogul was absent last season after reportedly turning down a reduced role contract as a “Friend of the Wives.”
Reports were varied, with some sources claiming Bravo was unhappy that Kenya “refused” to film with her new husband Marc Daly. Despite this, her presence was felt throughout much of the season, as the hole she left was hard to ignore. Many even referenced her as an anonymous “friend” when they’d need to explain their absence at group events. She eventually re-emerged in the finale episode at Cynthia Bailey’s party, during which NeNe stated, “She’s going to have a buffalo, isn’t she?”