Some of y’all need to put down the peach and step away from the rumor mill, because NeNe Leakes herself has spoken—and the answer is no. No return. No surprise cameo. No “friend of the cast” drive-by. And she’s clearly tired of having to say it.
1. No Season 17 Peach, Period
NeNe hopped on Instagram and shut the door—hard:
“They have NEVER offered me to return! Good luck to season 17 cast. We will be watching 🙂”
Translation? Stop acting like Bravo sent her a contract and she ghosted them. They didn’t, and she didn’t. Meanwhile, rumors were flying about Kim Zolciak and Sheree Whitfield sliding back into the lineup… but NeNe made it clear her name was never on that call sheet.
2. The “Friend” Contract Isn’t Happening Either
On the Humble Brag podcast with Crystal Kung Minkoff and Cynthia Bailey, NeNe reminded everyone why she’s The OG of the ATL. The “Friend of the Cast” role? Cute for someone else, but not for the woman who made “BLOOP” a lifestyle. She’s not showing up for a reduced check, limited camera time, and no control over her edits.
3. NeNe’s Still Booked and Busy
No RHOA peach doesn’t mean no career. NeNe’s still out here—Lifetime’s Hunting Housewives (2024), acting gigs, and other projects that keep her relevant without having to dodge shade from a Bravo editing room. She’s still setting trends, just not at the reunion couch.
4. Even the Producers Can’t Stop Talking About Her
Carlos King, who’s seen more RHOA drama than anyone should in one lifetime, recently spilled behind-the-scenes tea on the legendary NeNe vs. Kim Zolciak feud. Proof that even when she’s not on the show, her legacy is still keeping the streets (and blogs) talking.
Bottom Line
- Season 17 return? Not happening.
- “Friend” contract? Never that.
- Legacy? Untouchable.
So, bloggers… I say this with love: stop making up comeback stories for clicks. NeNe’s power move right now is staying in control of her narrative—and she’s doing it just fine without holding a peach.
What do you think—should NeNe ever return to RHOA, or is the peach tree officially dead and buried? 🍑
