Fans slam Sheree Whitfield for excluding 'RHOA' alum NeNe Leakes in show teaser: 'It’s not a real reunion without her'

Nene Leakes has not been featured in any Bravo shows since she filed and later repealed a lawsuit against them
UPDATED JUL 11, 2023
Sheree Whitfield leaves NeNe Leakes out of the teaser of RHOA's episode with the OGs set to air on July 9 (@shereewhitfield, @neneleakes/Instagram)
Sheree Whitfield leaves NeNe Leakes out of the teaser of RHOA's episode with the OGs set to air on July 9 (@shereewhitfield, @neneleakes/Instagram)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Fans have eagerly anticipated NeNe Leakes' return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' and in a recent TMZ interview, she was asked if she's open to coming back to the show after her departure in September 2020. NeNe responded with a clever hint, saying, "I would say check the ratings," and when pressed for more, she simply added, "That should give you an answer."

Creating a buzz among fans, Sheree Whitfield posted a photo on Instagram featuring the original cast members of the Bravo series, but to their surprise, NeNe was noticeably absent, leaving them puzzled. Fans questioned why Sheree left out NeNe, the one who brought so much entertainment to the show.



 

Sheree Whitfield teases return of RHOA OGs

Sheree excitedly shared a photo on Instagram featuring the original cast members of 'RHOA', including DeShawn Snow, Lisa Wu, and Kim Zolciak, as a teaser for an upcoming episode that will be seen on July 9, 2023. The episode showcases these OG cast members attending a charity brunch hosted by Sanya Richards-Ross. In the picture, Sheree posed alongside the three OGs, evoking nostalgia from Season 1. Her caption read, "The OGs will be in the house this Sunday on RHOA. Can't wait for you to see us catch up and maybe even check one another. What is your most memorable moment from season 1? Comment below." However, the absence of an important and controversial OG cast member, NeNe, did not go unnoticed. Fans immediately questioned why the Bravo show had excluded her. Since NeNe departed from the series following the lawsuit controversy, Bravo has not featured her in any of their shows, leading to speculation and disappointment among fans.


 
 
 
 
 
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'Should not have left NeNe out'

'RHOA' fans were not pleased to see NeNe left out of the upcoming episode of the Bravo series. One said, "Ain’t no OGs without Nene. Where sis at?" Another added, "The only OG we know Is Mrs NENE LEAKS." Some pointed out, "Not cool unless Nene is invited. Not watching." Another questioned, "How do you all go back down memory lane without Nene?" A fifth chimed in saying, "No reunion until the REAL OG returns‼️ We want wanna see NENE not y’all.." Another user commented, "It’s not a real reunion without her...NeNe this doesn’t feel right. Most of your memorable moments included her." Another stated, "Where’s my girl nene . Y’all not goin to get anything accomplished until you bring her back … Stop playing!!!"

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