Porsha Williams is ready for NeNe Leakes to bring her energy back to The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
While attending the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 20th Anniversary Event on Tuesday, August 4, Porsha spoke exclusively with Us Weekly about NeNe’s return to the Bravo universe and whether she hopes it leads to a full-time RHOA comeback.
“We’re very hopeful,” Porsha said when asked about the rumors that NeNe could potentially return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Porsha made it clear that she loves the current Atlanta cast, but personally, she would love to see NeNe come back.
“But you know, we’ve got a great cast,” Porsha continued. “But yeah, me personally, yes, I would love for NeNe to come back.”
NeNe’s Bravo return has already been a major topic among fans after she was confirmed for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, also known as RHUGT Season 6.
Rumors first started swirling in January that NeNe would be making a cameo on the anniversary special, before Andy Cohen later confirmed the news on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy.
The appearance marks a major moment for NeNe, who has been away from Bravo for several years after last appearing as a full-time cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta during Season 12.
Porsha told Us Weekly that it had “been a while” since she opened her door and saw NeNe standing there.
“It felt like right back at home,” Porsha shared.
According to Porsha, the two did not miss a beat.
“We haven’t skipped a step, didn’t miss a beat,” Porsha said.
She also joked that NeNe immediately brought the classic Atlanta energy fans know her for.
“And of course she was like, ‘I gotta gather you real quick. Let me get you together,’” Porsha said. “You know what I mean?”
For Porsha, that is exactly what has been missing from RHOA.
“Like, that’s the energy that Atlanta has been missing, and I’m glad we could bring that to Ultimate Girls Trip,” she added.
NeNe’s possible RHOA return has been heavily discussed since her Ultimate Girls Trip announcement, especially because of her complicated history with Bravo.
NeNe sued Bravo and Andy Cohen in 2022, alleging the network fostered a hostile and racist work environment. She later dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice months later.
Because of that history, many fans were surprised to see NeNe return to the Bravo universe at all.
There have also been rumors about RHOA Season 18 casting, though recent reports have claimed no official contracts have gone out yet and that Bravo has not made final decisions about who will return.