Sanya Richards-Ross Is Leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta After Two Seasons
Andy Cohen confirmed the news of Sanya's RHOA exit on an episode of his radio show.
Sanya Richards-Ross traded in her track shoes for a peach to become a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta back in Season 14, but the Olympic gold medalist is now moving on and is leaving RHOA.
During the March 14 broadcast of his radio series, Radio Andy, Andy Cohen confirmed that Sanya would not be returning to RHOA for Season 16 — and, as fans might recall, Sanya isn't the only peach holder who will not be back for the upcoming season.
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Sanya Richards-Ross Is Leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta Cast
Sanya has yet to release a statement about her future on RHOA, but Andy opened up about the recent departures of cast members Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton during the March 14 episode of Radio Andy.
"How do you feel about Kandi, Sanya and Marlo leaving the show?" he asked guest Mariah Smith, marking the first time that Sanya's departure from the series was publicly confirmed.
Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton Are Also Leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Though Sanya hasn't publicly commented on her exit from the series, both Marlo and Kandi have.
During an interview with Variety on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in February, Kandi shared that she was taking a "break" from the series after 14 seasons as a full-time cast member.
"I decided I’m not coming back this year," she told the outlet. "I’m going to take a break, I’m going to take a moment… I’m not coming back this year."
Just a few weeks later, Marlo, who had been a friend of the ladies for many years before becoming a 'Wife on Season 14, shared a statement confirming her exit as well.
"My contract with Real Housewives of Atlanta ended when season 15 wrapped,” she said in a statement on February 23. “This break from RHOA is a fresh start, allowing me the space to participate in new creative entertainment projects focused on my future, and not reliving my past.”
Porsha Williams Is Returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 16
Amidst the news of Sanya, Marlo, and Kandi's respective departures, Porsha Williams revealed that she would be coming back to the show after taking Seasons 14 and 15 off.
“I'm incredibly thankful for the vision and faith NBCUniversal has put in me to be a larger part of their family,” Porsha said in a statement on February 13. “I’m looking forward to being back on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and showing the world my new world!”
Just a few days later, Porsha separated from her husband of about 15 months, Simon Guobadia.
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