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Where Are The Real Housewives of Potomac Now? Catch All the Season 9 Updates

Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac was full of highs and lows for all the 'Wives. See where they all stand heading into the reunion. 

By Caitlin Schunn

From first dates and break-ups, to divorces and court dates, the ladies of The Real Housewives of Potomac had busy and sometimes messy personal lives during Season 9. Ashley Darby and Gizelle Bryant dipped their toes back in the dating pool, even as Ashley navigated her separation from her estranged husband — and took a big step in legally ending their marriage. Wendy Osefo quit being a professor and tried out some new career moves. New Housewife Stacey Rusch introduced her new love to the ‘Wives and answered questions about their unique dating style, while other newbie Keiarna Stewart shared her dreams for wedding bells with her boyfriend. Mia Thornton and her estranged husband, Gordon, navigated a paternity test and Mia dating an old flame, Inc. Karen Huger also dealt with the fallout of driving under the influence charges.

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 Keep reading to see where the ‘Wives stand at the end of Season 9 of RHOP, heading into the reunion.

Where is Mia Thorton now?

Mia's relationship with former flame Inc was documented throughout this season, but unfortunately, she and Inc broke up this winter. She is now currently single.

But the Season 9 finale teased that we might see more of Inc in the future, as producers added, “As the saying goes … Inc is never gone for good” (a reference to Mia’s Season 9 tagline: “Marriage can be temporary, but Inc is permanent.”)

Mia Thornton wearing a feather and jewel encrusted dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Ashley Darby now?

Yes, Ashley is still “casually dating” Josh Gudenburr, producers confirmed in the Season 9 finale, but added, “Her priorities are healing and thriving as an almost-single woman (and Drag King).”

Ashley was first introduced to Josh in Episode 10, as she and Gizelle tried out a speed dating event. He even met her family and supported her at her Drag King Show during Episode 16. It comes after she took a big step in her separation from Michael Darby, and officially filed for divorce from him in late November 2024.

“Even though I’ve been separated for two years, there’s always a feeling that I’m still attached in a way,” she told The Daily Dish via email at the time. “Now that’s officially ending and I have the freedom to do life my own way, and I’m very excited to see what that looks like.”

Ashley Darby wearing a gem encrusted dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Gizelle Bryant now?

Gizelle’s three daughters, Grace, Adore and Angel, are now away at college, making her “officially” an empty nester, but producers shared in the Season 9 finale Gizelle is “loving it.”

Gizelle told The Daily Dish in November 2024 that despite the distance, she and her daughters “stay in touch constantly.” Gizelle said their absence has given her freedom in her dating life.

“Now it’s just I do whatever I want to do,” she told The Daily Dish. “It’s all about me and making myself happy.”

It was revealed in the Season 9 finale she has “rekindled things” with Nnamnse — the man she met while speed dating — and “is open to him taking a dip in her love lagoon.”

Gizelle Bryant wearing a white dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Stacey Rusch now?

Stacey recently separated from her husband going into Season 9, and shared she and her ex had an unusual living arrangement: They lived in the same house, but slept in separate bedrooms.

Producers shared an update in the Season 9 finale that Stacey is now in the final stage of her divorce, adding, “With that burden almost lifted, she is looking forward to a very un-stiff 2025.”

Stacey’s relationship with Thomas Anthony “TJ” Jones was also shown during the season, with Stacey calling her boyfriend “my best friend.” In November 2024, she told The Daily Dish the two were still dating.

Stacey Rusch wearing a white floral dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Keiarna Stewart now?

Keiarna took a big step in her relationship during Season 9, revealing her intentions to move in with her boyfriend, Greg, in a house the two built together. But, the cohabitation didn’t go smoothly, producers revealed in the finale.

“Keiarna and Greg tried moving into their new home together, but K moved out soon after,” producers said.

However, the two are still dating, and producers added, “K stands by her ‘girl math’ and still expects a ring in early 2025.”

Keiarna Stewart wearing a jewel encrusted dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Wendy Osefo now?

Wendy made a big career move during Season 9, as she resigned from her professor position at Johns Hopkins University during the season premiere. She took time to film her own talk show, the Dr. Wendy Show, during the season, including an interview with then-White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at the White House.

But since RHOP filming ended, producers shared that Wendy jumped back into the world of education with a new position teaching a class on reality TV at Wesleyan University.

“She is enjoying being self-absorbed … in her own life,” producers added in the finale.

Wendy Osefo wearing a jewel encrusted dress at the RHOP Season 9 reunion.

 

Where is Karen Huger now?

Five months after filming for Season 9 ended, Karen went on trial for multiple charges related to driving under the influence, with her husband, Ray, by her side. On Dec. 19, 2024, Karen was found guilty of DUI and other charges, including negligent driving.

“After Karen’s verdict was reached, police bodycam footage from the night of the arrest was released to the public,” producers added in the Season 9 finale.

Karen was absent from the Season 9 reunion taping in New York City on Jan. 9, 2025, and her manager, Ryan Tresdale, shared in a statement with The Daily Dish: “Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping today.”

Karen Huger wearing a beige dress in front of cherry blossom trees

Catch all of the reunion looks before The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 reunion begins airing Sunday at 8/7c on Bravo and the next day on Peacock.

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