NeNe Leakes is well-known in the television world, but will she return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta? NeNe, who first gained fame on the show, later moved on to other projects like Glee, and now she stars in her own new Lifetime series, Outrageous Love with NeNe Leakes.
She left Real Housewives in 2020 and hasn’t come back since. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from asking her to return, especially with many former cast members coming back for Season 16. So, could NeNe be open to returning in Season 17 if asked?
Season 16 has already started, and there have been some major cast changes. Kenya Moore is no longer part of the show, and Phaedra Parks and Porsha Williams have rejoined the cast.
More changes are happening, like Moore being removed after filming had started because of a fight with a new housewife, Brittany Eady. NeNe’s comments during an Instagram Live chat made fans wonder if there were talks about her coming back. A fan asked her about returning, and she shared her thoughts.
NeNe’s Busy with Her Show
A fan told NeNe she should go back to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and she responded with a comment about Season 17. She said, “I live for y’all putting me on season 17. I live for y’all automatically giving me a position.”
Though this isn’t a confirmation, it’s interesting because she didn’t completely rule it out. With Kenya Moore gone from the show, this could be a good time for NeNe to return.
In the past, NeNe filed a lawsuit against NBCUniversal, claiming she faced racism while on the show. Still, people like Andy Cohen have said she could come back if she wanted to.
NeNe’s Lifetime series Outrageous Love with NeNe Leakes premiered in August 2024. The show features real clips of people dealing with love and relationship issues.
NeNe reacts to the situations and shares her personal opinions. It’s a reaction-based show, giving NeNe the spotlight as she comments on what’s happening. So far, only one season of the show has aired, and there’s no news yet on whether it will be renewed for a second season.
Fans can still watch NeNe’s previous seasons on The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Peacock.
