Well that ended quickly! According to a new Exclusive with TMZ Kenya Moore has decided to officially call it quits with RHOA.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Kenya will not return as a cast member for the rest of production for the new season (16) after she was sidelined indefinitely for allegedly unveiling sexually explicit posters of newcomer Brittany Eady seemingly performing oral sex.
To be clear she was not fired but both sides have agreed she’s just gonna take a break from the show for now.
Sources say Bravo is keeping the door open for a future return — however, Kenya is considering legal options at this point … because she’s not happy with how this whole mess unfolded.
In case you’re unfamiliar, the drama all started when Brittany allegedly threatened Kenya earlier during filming of this upcoming season — with Brittany allegedly using the word “gun” in a convo about Kenya during one of their feuds.
Sources close to production tell TMZ … the claim Brittany threatened to use a weapon was in fact investigated — but we’re told it was never substantiated by the network.
These same sources also say there was never a gun present during filming.
After that, Kenya ended up displaying NSFW posters of her co-star at her own hair spa grand opening while Brittany wasn’t there.
Bravo launched an investigation into this … and in the end, we’re told Kenya’s behavior was found to be in violation of their code of conduct.
Despite this … Kenya still feels wronged — with sources familiar with the situation saying her safety concerns are a huge part of the disconnect between her and the network right now — and they’re just not seeing eye to eye. So, two sides to this story obviously.
Kenya’s former co-star, Kandi Burruss came to her defense following the news of her suspension … so she clearly has ‘RHOA’ folks still in her corner.
Of course, Bravo has faced a number of issues this year itself, with the network being hit with separate lawsuits from ex-Housewives Leah McSweeney and Caroline Manzo … which are being litigated in court right now.
Twitter reactions:
— KENYA MOORE (@KenyaMoore) June 25, 2024
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RHOA is officially never returning to its golden era with Kenya gone. Nene blackballed from Bravo, Phaedra is definitely staying on M2M, Kandi is gone, Porsha can not carry on her own… yea it’s over. It’s a wrap for the reboot, but Kenya Moore deserved better #RHOA pic.twitter.com/8xX9gu96Lr
— heebie jeebies (@isbyeathreat) June 25, 2024
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We lost the 2nd most iconic housewife in bravo history #RHOA @KenyaMoore pic.twitter.com/NjmqZIOJjU
— King Lonnie ???? (@King_Lonnie_95) June 25, 2024
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You telling me the Kenya Moore isn’t returning for Sweet 16, anymore? #RHOA pic.twitter.com/ZT4CIZEYuL
— allthingsjordan ???? ????????♂️ (@HNIC662) June 25, 2024
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I’m pissed #RHOA pic.twitter.com/F3Viua22jf
— TYRANT (@SalvaCambranes) June 25, 2024
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Kenya not returning is the biggest mistake Bravo could make with this reboot #RHOA pic.twitter.com/bdcxRZyBHg
— Twirl on that. ???? (@st4phend) June 25, 2024
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I AM NOT advocating for Kenya to get NO punishment. I haven’t seen what actually happened so I can’t say what type of punishment is warranted. What I AM saying is White and light-skinned housewives go UNSCATHED for doing MUCH WORSE! #RHOA #RHOP #RHOBH #RHONJ pic.twitter.com/2SVXmqqfMY
— Echo (@EchoDoesRadio) June 25, 2024
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It’s gonna be so nice having that Sunday 8pm #RHOA slot free to do other things. Shit, I might even start a new hobby. pic.twitter.com/5gNYGHa6MX
— AD III ???? (@anseldeangelo) June 25, 2024
