RHOA Reunion Flop? Why Bravo Needs to Bring Back the OGs — STAT!

Alright guys, let’s just call it what it is — last night’s RHOA reunion was a straight-up snoozefest. I mean… where was the energy? Where was the drama? Where was the iconic Housewives chaos we used to live for?

I’m not trying to throw shade (okay, maybe just a little), but this new cast mix ain’t mixing, and Bravo needs to realize that bargain casting is costing them big-time in the ratings department. 💤

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Let’s look at the bigger picture here:

    •    Atlanta is struggling.

    •    Potomac? Same boat.

    •    Miami, New York, and even Salt Lake City have all had their own flops and fizzles lately.

Meanwhile, Bravo’s golden formula — OG power + fresh blood — is being ignored in favor of budget-friendly cast swaps. But why, when we KNOW who the fan-favorites are?

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Listen, I get it. OGs are expensive. NeNe Leakes doesn’t come cheap. Neither does Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, or even Phaedra Parks. But guess what? They bring in the numbers. They trend, they go viral, and they deliver reunion-worthy moments we talk about for weeks.

So in my humble (but loud) opinion:

👉 NeNe needs to return

👉 Kenya must be back

👉 Porsha and Phaedra? Bring ’em on

👉 Angela Oakley — keep her. She’s a breakout star

👉 And okay fine… Jason says Kim Zolciak should come back too. Honestly? Would it hurt?

And while we’re at it, give us some new blood that can hold their own — not just fill a seat. Let’s revamp Atlanta with women who have real stories, real personalities, and actually want to be on the show (not just plug a fashion line or skincare brand).

We want confessionals, not commercials.

So, Bravo… if you’re reading this (and we know you are): stop being cheap and start being iconic again. The viewers are ready. The OGs are ready. And quite frankly, I am ready to be excited about RHOA again.

What do you guys think? Is it time for the OG comeback of the century? Or are we stuck with Reunion Recaps that feel more like group therapy? Drop your thoughts, because I have questions. Lots of them.

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