We're back! After a short and much-needed hiatus, we are back and we will be catching up on all the things that we've missed reporting on these last few months on all things Real Housewives.
Let's discuss the Top 5 most shocking topics that we missed due to our hiatus below!
Topic 1. Gregg Leakes Passed Away
Courtesy via NeNe Leakes/Instagram
We were sad to learn that NeNe Leakes' husband, Gregg Leakes, passed away after his battle with cancer. Gregg's passing was confirmed on Sept. 1. He was 66 years old.
Bravo's The Daily Dish reported the following:
"Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife Nene Leakes," a statement from publicist and family friend Ernest Dukes confirmed. "We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time."
Gregg's Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis was first confirmed in June 2018. After that, NeNe and Gregg had been open about his journey and often shared updates. In an interview with The Daily Dish in November 2018, Nene opened up about the emotional journey of Gregg's cancer diagnosis. "The moment we found out he had cancer, everything about our life changed," she said at the time.
In September 2019, he appeared on The Wendy Williams Show with NeNe and confirmed that, at that time, he was cancer-free. However, in June of this year, Nene shared that his cancer had returned then last month NeNe addressed Gregg's condition again.
NeNe and Gregg married in 1997 and remarried again in 2013 following a brief divorce. Together NeNe and Gregg had one son Brentt; they each also had children from previous relationships.
Topic 2. Cynthia Bailey And Porsha Willams Not Returning To 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' For Season 14!
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Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams are not returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 14. Both ladies announced their exits in September 2021 via their social media pages. Bailey is leaving the series after eleven seasons. She joined the series back in 2010 during the show's third season.
"After much thought and consideration, I have made the very difficult and heartfelt decision not to return for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta," she captioned via Instagram on September 27. "Thank you NBC Universal, Bravo, and Truly Original for over a decade of partnership. I can’t wait to see what we do next!"
"Thank you to my Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates for eleven of the most unbelievable years of my life; and the most incredible & UNFORGETTABLE memories!" she continued. "I am so grateful to have had this amazing journey, and I am anxiously waiting to embark on new adventures."
"Most importantly, THANK YOU to my fans! I could not have done it without your blessings, love, and support. Without the fans, none of this would be possible. I love and appreciate all of you," she concluded. "It’s time to move on to my next chapter, and I look forward to sharing it with all of you."
"After ten life-changing, gratifying, incredible years, it is finally time to begin my next chapter. Next season, I will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise," Williams captioned her post via Instagram on September 30.
"This was a difficult decision to not only make, but also come to terms with. It's one I have put a lot of thought into and because of that, I know it's the right one," she wrote. "I want to thank Bravo, Truly Original, and Andy Cohen for this opportunity, and all the show’s producers, editors, and assistants, for working tirelessly every day to create our show."
"I have so much love and endless gratitude for my Bravo family and supporters. You’ve made the past decade a truly special one," she captioned. "One where I've dealt with unbelievable highs and unbelievable lows, and I can honestly say I would not have made it through some of them without the unconditional love and support I have gotten from all of you."
She added, "Don't worry though, I’ll be back on your TV very soon 😉 I can't wait to share all of my exciting new endeavors with the world-beginning with the release of my memoir, The Pursuit of Porsha, out on November 16. As for the rest, you’ll just have to wait and see! Love ya! 😘📚🎉."
Topic 3: Teresa Giudice Is Engaged To Boyfriend Luis "Louie" Ruelas
Courtesy via Teresa Giudice/Instagram
Teresa Giudice and her boyfriend Luis "Louie" Ruelas officially confirmed the engagement news last month.
Bravo's The Daily Dish reported the following:
PEOPLE exclusively reported the happy news on October 21, along with several photos from the moment Louie popped the question. The pics showed Teresa and Louie dressed all in white, surrounded by candles and rose petals. A large, lit-up sign reading "Marry me" can be seen in the background in the photos.
The proposal took place earlier this week on Tuesday, October 19 at the Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli, Greece and also featured sparklers, a violinist, and a fireworks display, according to PEOPLE. RHONJ alum and Teresa's good friend Dina Manzo and her husband, Dave Cantin, were also present.
Topic 4. Jennifer Aydin Reveals ‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ Will Be Delayed; Season 12 To Air In February 2012
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Jennifer Aydin revealed during an Instagram Live chat with popular Instagram page, RHONJ Obsessed, that the upcoming new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey has been pushed back.
Heavy reported the following:
In an interview with popular Instagrammer “RHONJ Obsessed,” “Real Housewives” star Jennifer Aydin revealed that the release of Season 12 has been delayed. Fans can expect the show to premiere some time in February 2022. The show was originally going to air in late 2021 or early 2022, and has been pushed back at least a month.
“I don’t know about [the] trailer, but no airing til February,” Aydin said. “Listen, it takes a long time to edit all that footage,” Aydin explained.
Although the majority of filming for Season 12 of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” has wrapped, Aydin revealed that the cast is still filming their confessionals.
“You know, depending on how the story is going. It was so real this season…it [unintelligible] just thinking about it,” Aydin explained. She went on to tease that the new season is going to be one to watch.
“It’s going to be hard for a lot of us. The ones that endured, the ones that were perpetrated on. It’s going to be hard. But you know what? We’re going to have a hit show,” she said, adding, “I think the fans are going to go crazy.”
Topic 5: ‘RHONY’ Season 13 Reunion Canceled After Eboni K. Williams Reportedly 'Filed A Formal Complaint' Against Ramona Singer Over Alleged Racist Behavior
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As we previously reported, The Real Housewives of New York City last season's reunion was canceled after it was pushed back many times.
According to a report, the reunion was canned after Eboni K. Williams filed a complaint against Ramona Singer's alleged racist behavior.
Page Six reported the following:
The “Real Housewives of New York City” Season 13 reunion was canceled following an investigation into Ramona Singer’s alleged racist behavior, according to a new report.
The probe was launched after Eboni K. Williams filed a complaint over a racially insensitive comment that Singer, 64, allegedly made to her, multiple sources told TMZ Friday.
It is unclear what the remark was, but Williams, 38, reportedly came forward after she learned a crew member had made a similar complaint against Singer.
During the investigation, cast and production crew were interviewed, and Singer was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing, according to the site.
However, since the probe caused production delays, Bravo reportedly felt it was “too late” to film a reunion for an “already low-rated season.” A source told TMZ, “There were concerns about who would tune in three months later.”
Bravo confirmed the Season 13 reunion was axed on Sept. 17. A network rep told Page Six at the time that the cancellation was due to “scheduling challenges.”
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