Kenya Moore Rules Out Bravo Return Citing ‘Legal’ Reasons

In accordance with previous reports from The Blast, iconic Housewives of the past are currently filming “Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip,” including NeNe Leakes and Porsha Williams.

Kenya Moore, nevertheless, didn’t receive an invitation from the network to participate within the spin-off series, a call that might stem from a former “RHOA” solid member suing the network, alleging sexual harassment, defamation, and a hostile work environment.

Speaking on her YouTube channel, Moore, who joined “RHOA” during season 5 in November 2012, responded to a fan who asked whether or not they’d see her on the upcoming spin-off series celebrating 20 years of “Real Housewives.”

“At this moment, no,” she said, citing “legal” stuff. “It has nothing to do with whether or not they thought I used to be a legendary Housewife or not.”

“Yeah, that is an entire different legal thing that I feel the powers that be are weighing out straight away,” she added.

While it’s unclear exactly what the “legal” issues surrounding Moore are, the fact TV veteran was embroiled in a messy situation that led to her being faraway from the full-time solid of season 16 of “RHOA” mid-production.

In accordance with previous reports from The Blast, Moore was disciplined by Bravo producers after the mother of 1 showed compromising pictures of former “RHOA” solid member Brit Eady at an event that was being filmed.

Months later, Eady filed a lawsuit against Bravo, NBC, and production corporations for “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” alleging defamation, emotional distress, sexual harassment, and a hostile work environment, in response to PEOPLE.

“Defendants willfully, intentionally, recklessly, and/or with gross negligence produced, edited, and aired an episode of RHOA on April 6, 2025, that included footage of certain of the solid member’s statements at issue in addition to commentary from other solid members that described the images displayed,” the lawsuit read.

Although Moore won’t be a part of the upcoming “Ultimate Girls Trip” spin-off, over 60 other Housewives will make appearances when the principal solid—comprising Porsha Williams, Vicki Gunvalson, Teresa Giudice, Kyle Richards, Lisa Barlow, Gizelle Bryant, and LuAnn de Lesseps—makes stops in major Housewives cities, including Atlanta, Beverly Hills, and the Berkshires.

Moore also broke her silence on Bravo’s casting decisions for “RHUGT,” saying the network “missed the mark” since the principal solid features all OGs aside from Atlanta’s representation. In accordance with Moore, casting OG staples like NeNe Leakes or Shereé Whitfield rather than Williams would have been the superior alternative.

Moore’s criticism of the show’s principal solid comes days after Bravo and Leakes confirmed that the Atlanta veteran can be returning to the network after years away from the cameras. In an emotional video, in response to The Blast, Leakes described her “Real Housewives” return as a “really long, long journey” she’s grateful has finally been resolved. “I’m comfortable, overjoyed to say that I will probably be returning to Bravo,” she said.

Leakes’ return to the franchise is a significant surprise, because the “Glee” alum previously sued the network in 2022, alleging discrimination.

“NBC, Bravo and True foster a company and workplace culture through which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated — if not, encouraged,” a piece of the lawsuit stated. “Because the Black Lives Matter movement swept our nation, Mrs. Leakes — Bravo’s historically most successful Black female talent — must have been embraced by NBC, Bravo, and True.”

Leakes’ return sent a wave of pleasure rippling through Bravo fans, including Andy Cohen, who said he’s “very comfortable about” Leakes’ return to the franchise.

“Listen, we’re going to be celebrating 20 years of Housewives, and it could be hard to not without her, and so I’m comfortable about it.”

“Real Housewives of Latest Jersey” stars Giudice and Melissa Gorga commented on the news, with Giudice writing, “Welcome back, my love,” and Gorga posting, “There she is!!!!!!”

The OG of the OC, Gunvalson, shared, “Now we have missed you!!! Cannot wait to see you,” while Lesa Milan, Tamra Judge, Chanel Ayan, and Lisa Hochstein commented in support of the enduring reality star as well.

“Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip” will air later in 2026.